Patricia Robertson Higdon
Patricia Robertson Higdon passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Greensboro, Alabama. A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro, Alabama on May 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Magnolia Chapel North assisted the family with her final arrangements. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Walter... Read More
Jessie Lee Britford
Jessie Lee Britford, affectionately known as “Man,” was born on October 2, 1960, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Louella Britford and Hayward Hannibal. He passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 64. Funeral services were held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro. Bishop... Read More
Rosie Lee Holley Williams
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Lee Holley Williams, who died April 14 age the age of 95, were held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Newbern, Alabama. Pastor James Williams officiated, and Minister Charlie B. Williams Jr., Associate Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana,... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Hale County Hospital Home Health Earns Deficiency-Free State Survey for 2025 We are thrilled to celebrate Hale County Hospital Home Health for earning a Deficiency- Free State Survey for 2025! This achievement is a testament to the team’s exceptional commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care directly to patients where they need it most — at... Read More
National Day of Prayer will be held May 1 at courthouse
The annual observance of the National Day of Prayer will take place on Thursday, May 1, at 12:00 noon on the steps of the Hale County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro. In the event of rain, the gathering will move indoors to the Greensboro Baptist Church Family Life Center. This year’s theme is “Pour Out to... Read More
Singing with gospel quartet will be Saturday, May 17 at Mt. Hebron Baptist
A singing with Zion’s Way Quartet will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 5 pm at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 186 County Road 34, Akron, Alabama. Refreshments will be served following the singing. For more information please call Pastor Rick Crawford, 205-764-2217.
Homecoming services at Mt. Carmel will be Sunday, May 18
Mt. Carmel Church, located on Hwy. 14 east of Greensboro, will be having Homecoming on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bro. Roger Harper will be bringing the message. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon followed by an afternoon of music featuring Legacy Gospel.
Friends of Hale County Library plans centennial gala for May 2 with music, auction, and informative lecture
The Friends of Hale County Library invite the community to a spectacular evening commemorating 100 years of literary heritage and cultural service. The library will host a Centennial Celebration Gala at the Engle Gallery on Friday, May 2, at 6:00 PM. This prestigious event will feature a silver auction and a special lecture by renowned... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for firearm possession, DUI, domestic violence, FTA
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests:April 21, 2025Anthony Cornell Austin, 60, of Akron, was arrested for possession of a firearm by a person forbidden. April 22, 2025Davida Hall, 27, of Selma, was arrested for failure to appear (two counts).Leo Kendrick Smith, 47, was arrested for possession of... Read More
Mary Eudora Otts Nelson
Mary Eudora Otts Nelson, passed away peacefully on Easter, April 20, in Tuscaloosa. “May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.” On Tuesday, April 22 at 3 p.m., there was a memorial service at First Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, and the burial service was held at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested... Read More