UAB nursing students had productive summer in Greensboro
UAB School of Nursing was back in Greensboro this summer, as part of a clinical rotation for a nursing course in Community and Public Health Nursing. The course is required for all baccalaureate nursing students at UAB, and while most of the students in this semester’s class of 170+ students will do their clinical rotations... Read More
Braxton sworn in as Newbern’s first Black mayor
After an extended legal battle, Patrick Braxton took his place as Newbern’s first Black mayor on Saturday, August 3. Leaders and dignitaries from throughout the region and state were on hand to congratulate Braxton at the historic occasion. The Rev. James Williams, who is the pastor of First Baptist Church, Newbern as well as president... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 08, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20words 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¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 8, 2024
Legal Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE OF JOSEPH ANDREW HEURIONCase No.: 24-068 LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION of said deceased having been granted to Linda Heurion on the 23rd day of July, 2024, by the Honorable Arthur Crawford, Sr., Judge of Probate of Hale County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against... Read More
Hale County Extension extends congrats to ‘Today’s Mom’ grads
Hale County Extension Office held an EFNEP graduation ceremony on Tuesday, July 30 at their offices in Greensboro. Congratulations are in order for Brittany Lee and Katelynn Patton who completed the series of six lessons from the “Today’s Mom” curriculum taught by Franchesca Hambright, EFNEP Nutrition Educator. The goal of the “Today’s Mom” curriculum is... Read More
Dumas will lecture on Native American history of the Black Belt August 8 at Hale Co. Library
The Friends of Hale County Library are pleased to announce an upcoming lecture featuring Dr. Ashley Dumas, a professor of anthropology at the University of West Alabama. The lecture will take place on August 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Hale County Library, located at 1103 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744. Dr. Dumas, who... Read More
Wyman Knighton
Mr. Wyman Bernard ‘Spote’ Knighton was born in Graves, Georgia, to the late Mr. Freddie and Mrs. Annie Knighton on October 3, 1960. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age and joined the Gaines Chapel AME Church in Graves, Georgia, where he was a faithful member and served in the choir.... Read More
Heat safety important as summer swelters
Outdoor work and recreation are difficult to enjoy when temperatures are hotter than a cat on a tin roof in the middle of July. In Alabama, July and August are historically hot, with temperatures often hitting the upper 90s or higher. This summer has brought both high temperatures and high humidity, with many parts of... Read More
ADPH will begin screening for two genetic disorders
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is excited to announce that on July 29, 2024, the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories began testing for two treatable genetic disorders. Newborn screening can alert healthcare providers to the potential for a condition that is typically not apparent at birth. With a simple blood screen and treatment, most... Read More
Samuel Collins
Samuel Collins passed away on July 11, 2024. His viewing took place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens Street, Marion, Alabama. The celebration of his life was held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church,... Read More