Red Cross puts out ‘urgent’ call for local donors, disaster response volunteers
Red Cross has an URGENT need for local citizens to “Resolve to Volunteer” with the Ameri- can Red Cross and make a difference in 2022! Communities across the country count on the Red Cross for help every day – and volunteers are at the heart of this support in local communities. Volunteering is good for... Read More
Southern holds Beauty Walk
Southern Academy recently hosted its annual Beauty Walk that crowned girls and young women enrolled at Southern. Winning the title of Miss Southern Academy was Leah Beth Stewart, with first alternate being Jadyn Jones and Shelby Leys winning second alternate. Jadyn Jones also won Miss Congeniality. In the Junior Miss Southern Academy competition, Olivia Mosley... Read More
GMS announces Track and Field schedule
Greensboro Middle School (GMS) released their Track and Field team’s schedule for the upcoming season. The team will kick off the season with a meet on Wednesday, March 8. The Northridge/Black & Blue Middle School and Junior Varsity meet will take place at Northridge High School in Tuscaloosa at 4 p.m. On March 14, GMS... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
By Abby Lecates, Johanna Mercurio, and Maggie Rosenthal March is National Save Your Vision Month! Started in 1927 by the American Optometric Association, this month aims to highlight eye health. This not only includes going to regular eye exams but also other preventative measures that can keep our eyes healthy. Here are some tips optometrists... Read More
The Voice of the ‘Ville
by Rita Lewis Congratulations Congratulations to Katlyn Lawson crowned HCHS Miss Moundsman on Friday evening. She is the daughter of Tynisha Bryant. (See picture below) Congratulations to HCHS Teen Miss Moundsman, 8th grader, Emily Brannon. She is a member of the volleyball team and a cheerleader. She is the daughter of Billy and Glorene Brannon.... Read More
Richard Fields, Jr.
Richard Fields, Jr., died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 74 in Tuscaloosa at the VA Hospital. The son of the late Richard Fields, Sr., and Ethel Tucker Fields, he was born on May 30, 1947, in Greensboro. He attended the Hale County Training School, and after graduation enlisted in the United... Read More
Antonio Lee
Antonio LaMonte Lee died February 6, 2022, aged 30 years old. Born August 6, 1991, he is one of a set of twins born to Geraldine Lee and Ronald Taylor. In the Class of 2010 at Greensboro Public High School West Campus, Antonio played for the Greensboro Raiders. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. “Tony”... Read More
Dorothy Mae Lewis
Dorothy Mae Lewis died February 15, 2022, aged 77 years. Born February 9, 1945, in Perry County, Dorothy is the daughter of the late Precious Blackmon and Marie Henry. At an early age, she was baptized and joined Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in various capacities throughout her life. She married Willie James Lewis, Sr., who... Read More
Susie Ann Thomas
Susie Ann Thomas, 70, of Greensboro, passed away on February 10, 2022. Born November 25, 1951, in Greensboro, she is the daughter of the late John Henry and Rosie Lee Thomas. Baptized at an early age, Susie joined St. Thomas Church in Greensboro. A graduate of the Hale County Training School, Class of 1969, Susie... Read More
Lula Mae Barker
Lula Mae Barker, 85, passed away on February 13, 2022. Daughter of Dave Barker, Sr., and Annie Brown, Lula was born on April 25, 1936. Baptized at an early age, Lula served in the Kingdom Hall loyally. Preceding Lula in death were: her parents; son, Donald D. Barker; brothers, Dave Barker, Arthur Scott, and O.C.... Read More