Newbern Library invites children’s authors for free event on Saturday, June 15
Newbern Public Library will host a book event for local children’s authors and book writers. The Newbern Library is partnering with 1 Vision Empowerment Publishing (Pam Delaine). The event will be held on July 15, 2023, 10am – 1pm. Local children’s authors and children book authors are invited to participate. This a NO COST vendor... Read More
Archie Leonard Sims
Archie Leonard Sims of Faunsdale, Alabama, died peacefully on July 5 2023. He was born November 12, 1943 in Greensboro, AL. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Shepard Bradford Sims and his parents, Chester Napier Sims and Sudie Beatrice (Clements) Sims. Survivors include his sons, Robert Bradford Sims (Martin), Philip... Read More
Tom Walthall
Thomas Arthur “Tom” Walthall IV of Wetumpka died Monday, July 3 at the age of 85. He was born January 30, 1938 and grew up in the small town of Newbern, AL, graduating from Greensboro High School in 1956. He graduated from Auburn University in 1960, where he was a member of the Phi Delta... Read More
Joint show by local artist, singer-songwriter planned for Opera House July 23
Singer-songwriter Tim Higgins and textile artist Aaron Sanders Head will hold a joint show at the Greensboro Opera House at 3:00 on Sunday, July 23. As with the previous events in this series, admission will be free and a reception will follow. Tim Higgins was raised in both Michigan and coastal Alabama, and Aaron Sanders... Read More
Council approves alcohol license transfer for new Chevron owners, closes street for Birding Festival
Greensboro City Council met Tuesday night, July 11 for its first regular meeting of the month. The meeting had a short agenda, with no old business to come before the council and little to report from the city’s department heads. The council reviewed an ABC license application from Diamond Jack 2023, Inc., an entity which... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 13, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County) — $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale County) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 65¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Southern Academy Cheerleaders shine at UCA Camp, bring home multiple honors
The Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleading squads of Southern Academy have earned honors and accolades at the University Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camp held at Troy University from June 19-22. Coached by Sarah Beth Drury, the Varsity cheerleaders achieved the title of AISA State Champion Small Squad Runner-Up. Additionally, they placed third in Camp Routine, second... Read More
Man killed in Tuscaloosa County ATV crash July 1
A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) occurred at approximately 10:49 p.m. Saturday, July 1, and has claimed the life of Brookwood man. Michael A. Hyche, 27, was critically injured when the 2016 Honda Foreman ATV he was operating left the roadway and struck a tree. Hyche was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center,... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Part of the mission of Hale County Hospital is to strengthen ties with our community partners. Over the last few years, Hale County Hospital has partnered with Project Horseshoe Farm, a local Community Health Non-Profit with its location on Main Street in Greensboro, in providing a Hospital Track for fellows that dedicate a year of... Read More
Alabama seafood: Grilling up a taste of the state’s Gulf Coast for summer
Alabama is home to some of the best seafood in the country. For many, it wouldn’t be summer without getting a taste of fresh Alabama seafood. While taking a trip to the coast is always fun, you can bring the taste of the coast to your own backyard grill. What’s on the menu?Alice Moore, an... Read More