Local Phi Beta Sigma chapter awards scholarship
Pictured above: Dr. Anthony Trimble, Jaruis Smith, Phi Beta Sigma Past 1st Vice State Director Tyrone D. Smith. The Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Lambda Sigma Marion Chapter awards a $500 academic scholarship to a deserving Francis Marion School male graduate. The annual scholarship is awarded annually in honor of a fraternity... Read More
4-H plans summer fishing competition for Alabama youth
Alabama 4-H invites you to make a splash this summer with the 4-H BIGGEST Catch, a virtual fishing competition. The contest is May 26 through June 5, and all Alabama youths ages 9 to 18 are welcome to participate. Emily Nichols, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System natural resources specialist, said this competition is a fun... Read More
Greensboro bicentennial tour will feature local homes
Greensboro Alabama Business and Tourism Association announces the Greensboro Bicentennial Tour on June 10th and 11th 2023. In conjunction with the celebration of Greensboro’s incorporation as a city in 1823, this two day event will showcase over twenty historic homes, churches, museums, and other places of interest. The website visitgreensboroal.com offers details about the specific... Read More
Judson president offers more details on transfer of campus to foundation
In a recent development surrounding the campus of Judson College, an update has been shared by the school’s Alumnae Association. Judson College President Daphne Robinson provided details to alumnae regarding the conveyance of the school’s campus to the Judson College Foundation. The newly appointed Board members of the Foundation include President Joan Newman, Secretary Dr.... Read More
Still time to register for VBS program at Siloam
Registration is still open with less than one week until the launch of Vacation Bible School at Siloam Baptist Church. On Sunday, May 28, the church had a VBS Prep Day, where members decorated and prepared the church for the week of summer activities. For the first time, VBS will offer an adult class along... Read More
Perry farmers will qualify for disaster aid after March freeze this year
Ivey says designation will help farmers access aid for lost crops due to unseasonable temperatures in early spring Governor Kay Ivey and Commissioner Rick Pate announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a disaster designation for portions of Alabama at Governor Ivey’s request. Last week, the governor sent the request to the secretary of USDA... Read More
Southern holds Kindergarten graduation May 19
Southern Academy held a graduation ceremony for the Kindergarten Class of 2023, of Friday, May 19, at the Southern Academy gymnasium. Graduates listed in alphabetical order were: Lindsay Reese Averette; Eliza James Ayres; Maci Henry Barnette; Mia Rhea Black; Theodore Black; Lucas Hamner Burge; Elizabeth Blake Colyar; Dayson Carter McCormack; Conner Evely; Haley Kathleen Fondren;... Read More
Junior Golf returns to Marion this summer
Last summer, for the first time in several years, Marion Junior Golf returned and was a roaring success. It drew in young people of all ages, with nearly 20 signups, and behind its dedicated coaches was able to field multiple age groups. The program taught golf fundamentals and etiquette to a whole new generation of... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jun 1, 2023
Legal Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received by the Hale County Water Authority until 11:00 A.M. local time, Thursday, June 22, 2023, and then publicly opened and read at their office located at 19873 Hwy. 69 N, Greensboro, AL 36744 for furnishing all labor and materials... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 25, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County) — $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale County) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 65¢ per word. Payable... Read More