Hearings set this week on Newbern wasetwater project
The Rural Studio of Auburn University will be holding meetings on an upcoming wastewater project for Newbern throughout the end of August. Yesterday, August 23 was the first of the three meetings held at the Newbern Library at 5:30 PM. The next meetings will also be held at the Newbern Library, with the second meeting... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 24, 2023
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA HALE COUNTY Letters Testamentary upon the last will of Gladys S. Coleman, deceased, having been issued to the undersigned on the 12th day of June, 2023, by the Honorable Arthur L. Crawford, Sr., Judge of the Probate Court of said state and county, notice is hereby given that all persons... Read More
Lavon and friends plan second annual art gathering here Sept. 9
Jessie Lavon, Black Belt folk artist, presents a gathering of artists on September 9 in her yard in Greensboro. This will be the second year Lavon has hosted the intimate festival at her home, located at 905 Centerville Street in Greensboro. Lavon, the daughter of a Greene County sharecropper, creates art based on memories from... Read More
Auburn’s Rural Studio celebrating 30 years in Hale
Auburn University Rural Studio is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of commitment to rural living, community building, and innovative architectural education. The Studio’s focus on the interconnectedness of healthful rural living emphasizes the importance of affordable homeownership, access to fresh food, clean water, and reliable wastewater systems. Founded in 1993 by D.K. Ruth... Read More
One man dies in two-car crash in south Hale county on Saturday, August 12
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, has claimed the life of a Winfied man. James S. Lynn, 66, was fatally injured when the 2017 Toyota Camry that he was driving was struck by the 2020 Dodge Charger driven by Jasmiene R. Scott, 23, of Demopolis. Lynn was pronounced deceased... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 17, 2023
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA HALE COUNTY Letters Testamentary upon the last will of Gladys S. Coleman, deceased, having been issued to the undersigned on the 12th day of June, 2023, by the Honorable Arthur L. Crawford, Sr., Judge of the Probate Court of said state and county, notice is hereby given that all persons... Read More
One man dies in two-car crash in south Hale county on Saturday, August 12
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, has claimed the life of a Winfied man. James S. Lynn, 66, was fatally injured when the 2017 Toyota Camry that he was driving was struck by the 2020 Dodge Charger driven by Jasmiene R. Scott, 23, of Demopolis. Lynn was pronounced deceased... Read More
Timber cutting scams may target small landowners, warns Forestry Commission
The Alabama Forestry Commission is warning forest landowners to beware of a timber cutting scam. The permit/’lumberjack’ contract shown in this photo is a fake. Neither Rafael Ruis Delvizo nor the Lumber Tech Frames Inc. are representatives of the Alabama Forestry Commission and are in no way affiliated with the agency. If you are contacted... Read More
Long-serving Hale County commissioner served with Wash. State paternity suit
A legal notice in this week’s Greensboro Watchman names Donald Ray Anderson, a long-serving Hale County Commissioner from the Sawyerville area and representative of District 2, as the alleged father in a Washington State child dependency case. The notice refers to a hearing for a petition for Dependency filed on January 20, 2023, regarding a... Read More
Hale Extension Office will focus on local catfish industry with special ‘Reeling in’ program set for Wednesday, August 31
The Hale County Extension Office will be hosting a special-interest program called “Reeling In” to be held on Wednesday, August 31 from 2 to 4 PM. The program is geared towards increasing awareness and appreciation for Hale County’s catfish industry and the catfish itself. Families and community members are invited to sample catfish tacos and... Read More