St. Matthew A.M.E. Health Ministry celebrates seventh anniversary with program on June 25
Saint Matthew A.M.E. Church, located at 1006 Morse Street in Greensboro, cordially invites the public to their Seventh Annual Health Ministry Anniversary. The celebration is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 25, starting at 11:00 a.m. Reflecting the church’s ongoing commitment to serving the community, the event will feature a sermon delivered by Pastor... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jun 22, 2023
Legal Notice SECTION 00 1113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed Proposals will be received by Breakthrough Charter School, at Breakthrough Charter School, 1820 Prier Drive, Marion, Alabama 36756, until 2:30 PM CDT; July 11th, 2023 for the Breakthrough Charter School – Gym HVAC. Bids will be received at which time they will be publicly opened and... Read More
Successful summer learning program at Greensboro Elementary is well underway
Summer learning at Greensboro Elementary School has been well underway, with many students continuing their education during their summer vacations. Volunteers from Sawyerville Day Camp, along with educators from Greensboro, have been participating in this summer programming to encourage students along their learning journey. With an intensive focus on STEM subjects, various activities presented offer... Read More
ALDOT seeks public input on ‘24-’27 STIP program by June 27 deadline
The Alabama Department of Transportation invites the public to give input on its fiscal year 2024 – 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for highway and transit projects. The comment period will end on or around June 27, 2023. ALDOT will host an open-house public meeting on June 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.... Read More
Library will host children’s author for book-signing event this Saturday
The Hale County Library will be hosting a book signing event for author TK Cassidy on Saturday, June 24, from 10 AM to 12 noon. Cassidy is the author behind the Whoodah Girls series, Raven’s Tale, Almost Brilliant, and more published works. Cassidy will be reading excerpts from her various publications and sharing her inspirations... Read More
Woods Promise awards local students for scholarships, essay contest
Woods Promise Inc. has announced the recipients of its $500 scholarship, affirming the organization’s commitment to supporting hardworking students in their educational journeys. JaMarion Tinker, India Ingram, Casey Black, Tedesia McGuffie, and Ja’ Mirea D. Player are the students awarded this year’s scholarships. Charles Woods, representative of Woods Promise Inc., stated, “This scholarship is a... Read More
Supreme Court decision could end up creating new majority-minority district, changing District 7 lines
A decision by the highest court in the land may soon have repercussions in the Black Belt after the United States Supreme Court upheld a decision that ruled Alabama’s congressional maps violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Two consolidated cases, arising from a new congressional district map drawn by the Alabama Legislature after... Read More
Herb Jones, NBA standout, returns to Greensboro for Community Day
Herb Jones, Hale County native, former University of Alabama basketball star and current New Orleans Pelicans player, came back to Greensboro to take part in the first-ever Community Day held on Friday, June 10. Jones, well-known for his humility and giving nature, seamlessly fit into the crowd of around 500 locals who flocked to the... Read More
Juneteenth celebrations planned this weekend for Greensboro, Uniontown
As Juneteenth approaches, communities in the Black Belt are gearing up for a weekend of celebration, reflection, and unity. Two major events have been announced for Greensboro and Uniontown, both promising a day full of activities, entertainment, and community spirit. In Greensboro, the Men of Valor organization is excited to host their third annual Juneteenth... Read More
Bicentennial Tour brought visitors from near and far
Greensboro saw an influx of visitors from across the state and even the country this past weekend, marking its bicentennial with a tour of historic sites. The event, held over the weekend of June 10th and 11th, celebrated the city’s incorporation in 1823. A testament to the community’s rich history and architectural diversity, the Bicentennial... Read More