Gina Sue Tyler
Gina Sue Tyler, age 62, passed away on July 10, 2024, at DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Al surrounded by her family. In regard to a service or memorial, arrangements will be made later and announced. Gina was born September 01,1961 to the late Eugene and Annie Sue Turner. She was born in Birmingham and lived... 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
Airport Authority Chairman fields questions on Vaiden Field, finances
During the July 8 meeting of the Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority, held by Chairman Donald Bennett, Sr., Bennett opened the floor for comments from the public following a pitch to the public on plans for industrial development at Vaiden Air Field (A08). “I’ve never lived in a dump, and I’m not going to... Read More
Thomas charged with murder in Moore case
On July 18, officials filed murder charges against Artavis Arlexus Thomas in Dallas County District Criminal Court. This latest development follows the disappearance and death of Christian Moore, whose remains were discovered two weeks ago in a burned vehicle. This week, a Dallas County court was set to determine whether or not Thomas should be... Read More
Extension will host forest health workshop July 31
Local cooperative Extension Agents, as well as other partners, will be collaborating on the Central Alabama Forest Health Workshop which will take place on July 31, from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Participants will meet at the Black Belt Research and Extension Center, located at 60 County Road 944, in Marion Junction. The workshop will... Read More
National Parks Service awards $750k towards preservation of Lincoln School campus in Marion
The Lincolnite Club, Inc. has been awarded a $750,000 grant by the National Park Service through the Historic Preservation Fund. The funds will support phase III of the rehabilitation of the Historic Lincoln Normal School Gymnasium. Planned repairs include reinforcing steel structures, brick repointing and cleaning, concrete floor repair, drainage improvements, exterior door repairs, and... Read More
Fourth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will be August 2-4
Alabama Audubon will be holding its 4th annual Black Belt Birding Festival beginning Friday, August 2 and concluding Sunday, August 4. Featured attractions will be locations such as the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Old Live Oak Cemetery, and Old Cahawba Archaeological Park. Greensboro will be the focal point where birders will convene on Friday for a... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 25, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BETTY JO WHALEY, DECEASED CASE NO.: 24-2732 NOTICE Notice to the Creditors of the Estate of Betty Jo Whaley, Deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on June 18, 2024, by Eldora... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 25, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20words 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, 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Last week at Hale County Hospital Suzanne Henson, a registered dietitian/ nutritionist at the University of Alabama Department of Family, Internal, and Rural Health Medicine, taught a free Diabetes Self-Management class for community members. Suzanne provided participants with many helpful resources for grocery shopping and meal planning within the parameters of a diabetic diet. Our... Read More