Ivan Dolsen Johnson
Ivan Dolsen Johnson of Akron, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2025. He was born June 25, 1949, the son of Barbara Payne Johnson Gilley of Mobile, AL. Married to Vivian Anderson of Akron for 32 years, he enjoyed his retirement and his mini-farm. A service in Ivan’s memory was held on... Read More
Viola Beatrice Diggins
Viola Beatrice Diggins was born on April 3, 1942, to the late Joe and Rachel Scott Diggins of Hale County and died on November 4, 2025, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa at the age of 83. She attended schools in the Hale County School System. She confessed hope in Christ at an early... Read More
Randy Sneed
Randy Sneed was born on November 5, 1958, in Newbern, Alabama, to the late Ethel L. Sneed, and died on November 6, 2025, at his residence. During his early life, Randy attended the Cahaba Center in Uniontown and Selma, where he participated in activities and sports and earned numerous awards, plaques, medallions, and trophies through... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Saturday, November 8th, from 11–2, Okra House — formerly Abadir’s — welcomed neighbors for a community lunch hosted by Greensboro resident Sara Cole, who works closely with Project Horseshoe Farm. With many families feeling the effects of recent SNAP reductions, the gathering offered not only a warm meal but also meaningful support for households navigating... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for failure to appear, criminal trespass, child support this week
The Hale County Sheriff’s Dept. has released the following report of the department’s recent activity: Arrests November 10, 2025 Terence Demonta Williams, 31, of Akron, was arrested for criminal trespass, third degree, and theft of property, fourth degree. Joel Paul Brown, 39, of Greensboro, was arrested for child support. November 14, 2025 Rashad Jarel Wells,... Read More
GPD reports arrests for FTA, attempted murder, theft of property this week
The Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests November 5, 2025 Tania Rae Tucker, 47, of Moundville, was arrested for failure to appear—driver license. November 7, 2025 Candi Arneisha Johnson, 41, of Greensboro, was arrested for theft of property, third degree. November 8, 2025 Eric Deon Watkins, 40, of Greensboro, was... Read More
Area high school students can take ACT or SAT at MMI— register now
Area high school students planning to take the ACT or SAT can register to test at Marion Military Institute (MMI), which is serving as a national testing site for the 2025–2026 academic year. Test Dates ACT test date at MMI: February 14, 2026 SAT test dates: December 6, 2025, and March 14, 2026 All testing... Read More
Community Thanksgiving service will be Nov. 23 in Greensboro
The community is invited to the Annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 23, at Greensboro Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Demopolis and Main Streets. The service begins at 6:00 p.m., with choir practice at 5:20 p.m. Rev. John Alexander, pastor of Greensboro Presbyterian Church, will be the guest speaker. An offering will... Read More
Operation Christmas Child pickup will end Nov. 21 in Marion
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse led by Franklin Graham, is underway this week at Marion Methodist Church. Community members are invited to pack gift-filled shoeboxes to be sent to children around the world in the name of Jesus, with the mission of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Drop-Off Hours Remaining... Read More
‘Mockingbird on Main,’ new downtown business, will host preview day Nov. 21
Mockingbird on Main will host a preview party on Friday, November 21, from 10 AM to 8 PM. The new Main Street retailer will open its doors to the public after ongoing renovations to both the facade and interior of the building. One of the major points of renovation was the installation of a metal... Read More