Alabama appeals court issues ruling in long-running Safe House dispute, says board can go forward with operations
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has upheld a lower court ruling in a years-long legal battle over the rightful leadership of the Safe House Black History Museum in Greensboro, siding with the board led by Louis Burroughs Jr. and affirming its authority to govern the historic institution. The unanimous decision, issued May 9 and... Read More
Sawyerville man charged with murder after July 4 stabbing
A Sawyerville man is facing murder charges after a fatal stabbing on July 4 near the post office in Sawyerville. Charles “C.J.” Wilson Jr., 33, is accused of fatally stabbing Don Cornelius Fields during what court records describe as a violent altercation that started on Topaz Road. According to the criminal complaint filed in Hale... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 10, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 10, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION DATES: June 26, 2025, July 3, 2025, July 10, 2025 NEWSPAPER: The Greensboro WatchmanNOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Alice L. Lavigne, a single woman, to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United... Read More
Odis McCalpine
Odis McCalpine, affectionately known as “Billy,” was born on August 4, 1935, in Sawyerville, Alabama, to the late Annie Mae Coleman. He was raised by his beloved grandfather, Alex McCalpine. Odis passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 89. At an early age, Odis confessed Christ and became a devoted member of... Read More
OC Williams
OC Williams of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Greensboro, Alabama, died June 11, 2025, at the Harbor View Post Acute facility in Memphis. He was 76 years old. Mr. Williams was born October 1, 1948, in Greensboro to the late Cleveland Williams, Sr. and Bessie Williams. He attended Hale County Training School. Soon after he moved... Read More
Sharon Green
Sharon Denise Hill Green of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on June 20, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center. She was 56 years old. Sharon was born on October 20, 1968, in Greensboro, to the late Henderson and Sarah Mae Hill. She received Christ at an early age at Willow Springs Baptist Church and later joined... Read More
BBCF will have new president in October after longtime head Lucky plans to leave
Black Belt Community Foundation announced founding Chief Executive Officer and President Felecia Lucky plans to step down from her role, effective September 30, 2025. The board has unanimously appointed Black Belt native Christopher Spencer, the foundation’s Chief Community Engagement Officer, to succeed Lucky. Lucky, who has led the foundation throughout its entire 21-year history, is... Read More
GPD reports incidents of harassment, identity theft, menacing, domestic violence
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests:June 30, 2025Telvin White, 30, of Greensboro was arrested for domestic violence 3rd degree (assault). Incidents:June 22, 2025Harassment was reported on Ward Street. June 24, 2025Identity theft was reported on Persimmon Road. Domestic violence 3rd degree was reported in Pickens Quarters. June 28, 2025Menacing was... Read More
One hundred fifty-seventh annual homecoming service will be July 13 at Mars Hill M.B.C.
The congregation of Mars Hill Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 157th Church Anniversary and Annual Homecoming during morning worship on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. This year’s guests will include Pastor Richard Bennett and the Palestine Baptist Church family. Church leaders say they are looking forward to welcoming... Read More