Lincolnite Club’s scholarship for 2025 application period now open for Black Belt high school seniors, closes Apr. 30
The 2025 National Scholarship Committee of the Lincolnite Club, Inc. is offering financial assistance to eligible students who might qualify for our annual scholarship awards. We are seeking students who have academic potential, as well as those who have made contributions to their schools and communities. Eligibility requirements for a Scholarship Award are as follows:... Read More
West Alabama Regional Planning Org. will meet Tues., April 15 in Moundville
The West Alabama Rural Planning Organization (RPO) will hold the following meetings: Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC): Hale County – Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m.– Moundville City Hall, 410 Market Street, Moundville, AL Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC), May 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – West Alabama Regional Commission, 4200 Highway 69 North, Northport, AL. Also... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Celebrating National Doctors’ Day at Hale County Hospital On National Doctors’ Day, Hale County Hospital proudly honors our dedicated team of physicians who provide exceptional care to our community. In rural areas like ours, where access to healthcare can be limited, the role of our doctors is even more critical. Their expertise, compassion, and unwavering... Read More
ALDOT warns Alabamians about official looking scam texts posing to be from their department, asking for road toll payments
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is aware of an ongoing scam that is being relayed over text messages. Anything you receive claiming to be a toll collection effort from ALDOT is a scam. The text message, which was not sent by ALDOT, may claim you are subject to legal action if you do not... Read More
Women’s conference set for April 5 at Greensboro Baptist
A free women’s conference at Greensboro Baptist Church will be held on April 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The overall theme is Finding Joy in your everyday life. The keynote Christian pro-life speaker will be Sara Bible. Additional speakers include First Lady Zinna Wiggins of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Jessica Files of... Read More
Alabama singer-songwriters will headline upcoming ‘Sumac Sundowner’ event in Greensboro on Saturday evening, April 5
Make plans to be in Greensboro on Saturday night, April 5, for the first in the “Sumac Sundowner” series. The inaugural event will be an evening of songs and stories with songwriters and performers Will Stewart and Tim Higgins. Will and Tim will share the stage at Sumac Cottage on South Street in Greensboro, performing... Read More
Greensboro Community Palm Sunday service will be April 13 at New Life Missionary Baptist Church
Greensboro Ministerial Association is pleased to announce is annual Community Palm Sunday Service to be held on Sunday April 13th at New Life Missionary Baptist Church – 100 Co. Rd. 28 – where Rev .Steven Moore is pastor. Service will begin at 6:00 PM with choir practice at 5:15 PM. Bro. David Green, pastor of... Read More
Garden Club beautifies downtown
In order to beautify the town, Greensbor Garden Club members purchased 22 large ceramic containers and placed them at businesses on Main Street Greensboro. Club members purchased the plants and potting soil, including Arbrevida shrubs, trailing ivy, red petunias, and vincas for each pot. Each business was given a watering container and has agreed to... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for SORNA violation, FTA
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of the department’s recent activities: Arrests:March 25, 2025Gerald Kirkman, 57, of Moundville, was arrested for a SORNA (Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act) violation. Darryl Leon Holley, 49, of Newbern, was arrested for sexual misconduct and domestic violence in the third degree (harassment). March 27, 2025Phillip A.... Read More
Newbern considers annexation to expand town’s corporate limits
A bill has been introduced in the Alabama Legislature that would significantly expand the boundaries of the Town of Newbern, annexing hundreds of acres of land on both the north and south ends of the current town limits. The proposed legislation, which will be advertised over the next four weeks in The Greensboro Watchman, would... Read More