Joe Douglas Pearson
Joe Douglas Pearson, age 74 of Moundville, passed away on May 2, 2024 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery with Kirk Pearson officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Joe was born at home on November 2, 1949, in Gordo,... Read More
Rodney Lenear Smith
Rodney Lenear Smith was born on October 14, 1973, in Warren, Ohio, the eldest son of 10 children. Rodney resided in Ocala, Florida, and passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at 4:29 PM with his family by his side at Hospice West Alabama. Rodney was baptized at the early age of 10 and accepted... Read More
Daisy Edwards Robinson
Daisy Edwards Robinson, a beacon of love and strength, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at Hospice West Alabama. Daisy was born on April 18, 1963, to the late Rufus Edward Sr., and living mother, Bessie Edward. Daisy had a passion for singing and dancing and having fun with family. She accepted Christ at... Read More
Laura Howell was awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship
Laura Howell was awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 3 in Wetumpka, AL. Laura is the daughter of Trae and Jennifer Howell of Greensboro. Howell will graduate from Demopolis High School and attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in Marketing. She was one of... Read More
Newbern woman indicted for promoting prison contraband at Hale Co. jail
A Newbern woman has been indicted in Hale County Circuit Court on charges of promoting prison contraband. Trenyce Lashay Rollins, 19, of Newbern, was arrested on the charges Nov. 21 of last year, according to court records. The indictment, returned during the April session of the Hale County Grand Jury, accuse Rollins of attempting to... Read More
Nonprofit plans conference on Black Belt water May 24
Blackbelt Women Rising is proud to announce the upcoming Blackbelt Utility Conference, scheduled to take place on May 24th, 2024, at Wallace Community College Demopolis Campus. The conference will bring together water experts, funders, and representatives from homeland security to address critical issues facing utility services in the Blackbelt region. “We are thrilled to host... Read More
Extension News: Families can use historic cicada emergence as opportunity to explore, learn about nature
Generations of children living in the Southeast have long listened to the sound of a cicada’s song and collected their exoskeletons in yards and wooded areas. With the expected emergence of Broods 13 and 19, Meredith Shrader — an Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist — said this year is a great opportunity for parents to... Read More
GHS Baccalaureate was Sunday, May 5, graduation set for Monday, May 13
Greensboro High School Class of 2024 “Celebration of Scholars” commencement ceremony will take place May 13, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Martin Gymnasium on the campus of Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa. This year’s valedictoriain is Angel Ash, and the salutatorian is Tavis White. More information will follow in next week’s special Graduation Edition... Read More
Ward Street residents sound off on drainage problems
Residents of Ward Street, including Greensboro City Councilmember Pearl Shepherd, aired their concerns at the Tuesday night, April 23 city council meeting about drainage issues in their community. Jacqueline Travis, a resident of the Ward Street neighborhood, was on the agenda that night to discuss her concerns. She said a sinkhole had opened up in... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, it is our mission to pursue and promote healing, improved health, and improved quality of life of the residents of Hale County and surrounding communities. Our focus is on relationship and community-centered healthcare complemented by programming, activities, and community partnerships that support improved health and quality of life of our neighbors.... Read More