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
EPA denies Alabama coal ash plan, U’town landfill announces sale on same day
On August 3, two significant developments unfolded in Alabama that could have far-reaching implications for the handling of coal ash in the state, and on the longterm environmental outlook for Uniontown and the Black Belt. First, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated steps to revoke Alabama’s coal ash permitting plan, citing inadequate protection of... Read More
Classifieds Week of August 10, 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 HaleCounty) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,65¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.Card of Thanks,... Read More
Classifieds Week of August 3, 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 HaleCounty) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,65¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.Card of Thanks,... Read More
Ala. 4-H welcomes students back to school, lots planned for new year
As students head back to school, Alabama 4-H is excited to welcome new and previous members to another exciting year in 4-H. Enrollment is now open for Alabama youths ages 9 to 18. Molly Gregg, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s assistant director for 4-H programs, said there are many ways students can become involved in... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, part of our mission is to improve the health & quality of life for citizens of Hale County and its surrounding communities. While we strive to provide high quality healthcare through services such as our award winning outpatient clinics (with locations in Greensboro and Moundville), our inpatient and outpatient physical therapy... Read More
Jerry Lee Kitchens
Jerry Lee Kitchens passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 77 in the comfort of his home. Born on October 9, 1945, in Jasper, Alabama, he lived most of his life in Walker County. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Furn and Arleen Kitchens, and his sister and brother, Darlene... Read More
Kristie Cook Drake
Kristie Cook Drake, age 43 of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away August 6, 2023 at South Baldwin Regional Medical in Foley, Alabama. Services will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Greensboro Baptist Church with Rev. Dee McGuire and Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Wood Cemetery in... Read More
Gordo man dies in one car accident near Tuscaloosa on Saturday
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, has claimed the life of a Gordo man. Emmanuel Martinez, 22, was critically injured when the 1996 GMC Sierra he was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and then a tree. Martinez was not using a seat belt at the time of... Read More