Sawyerville man arrested on charges of attempted murder, domestic violence following machete attack
Stacy Derral Long, a resident of Sawyerville, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and first-degree domestic violence following a violent incident that occurred on July 13. Long, 44, was taken into custody on July 28, and is currently being held in the Hale County Jail without bond. According to court documents, Long is... Read More
Fourth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will be held this weekend
The 4th Annual Black Belt Birding Festival will kick off on Friday, August 2, with an array of events throughout Greensboro. During the day, from 9 AM to 2 PM, patrons may visit the Abadir’s Corner Shop for a limited supply of ‘grab-n-go’ eats, baked goods, as well as tea or cold brew coffee. Pita... Read More
Judge rules on Newbern lawsuit settlement, naming Braxton town’s first Black mayor
U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose has approved the settlement agreement in the legal dispute involving Patrick Braxton, Newbern’s first Black mayor, and town officials accused of obstructing him from assuming office. The approval, granted on July 23, brings a resolution to the contentious lawsuit. The lawsuit, initiated by Braxton and his appointed city council, including... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 1, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 1, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMACase No. 23-071IN RE:Estate of James Edward Davis, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Ida Davis, as Personal Representative of the Estate of James Edward Davis, on Nov. 14, 2023 by the Probate Court of Hale... Read More
Garden season is not over: what to do in late July
Where did 2024 go? While half of the year may be gone, that doesn’t mean your gardening season is over. There are still many things to do in July to help you finish the year out strong. Summer Garden Strongholds Bethany O’Rear, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent,... Read More
Watchman, Herald bring home awards in first amendment, public service, business
The Greensboro Watchman, Inc. is proud to announce that its two newspapers, The Greensboro Watchman and the Perry County Herald (now the Times-Standard-Herald), received several awards at the annual Alabama Media Awards on June 29 in Orange Beach. “Unlike last year, sadly, this year we did not bring home any first place awards,” said publisher... Read More
Michael George Flohr
Michael George Flohr, 75 of Greensboro, passed away July 18, 2024 at home. He will be buried at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. He was born Feb. 9, 1949. He is survived by his daughter; Kristina Marie Ridley of Moundville, Alabama and his sister; Donna Flohr Trapp of Au Gres, Michigan. He was... Read More
Billy Joe Evans
The funeral service for Billy Joe (Bud) Evans was held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater New Destiny Baptist Church in Greensboro, Alabama. Pastor Anthony Moore, the church pastor, and Pastor George Thomas of New Generation Church of Crestview, Florida officiated. Billy Joe (Bud) Evans was born to Henry Evans Sr.... Read More
Daniel Williams, Jr.
The funeral service for Deacon Daniel Williams, Jr. was held at Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church. The Reverend Carlier Agnew, the pastor, officiated on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Daniel Williams, Jr. was born on August 20, 1949, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late Daniel Williams, Sr. and Annie Bell Smith Williams. He graduated from Hale County... Read More