Greensboro celebrates 200 years with special historic tours in June
Tour will feature over 20 homes, churches, museums, and more June 10 through 11 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,... Read More
Suspect reportedly in custody for early morning murder in Greensboro Monday
One arrest has been made in connection with the death of a Greensboro man early Monday morning, May 1. Police are calling the death of Nicholas Nixon, 27, a murder. Nixon’s body was found outside Griffin Mandela Apartments, in an area behind one of the buildings, at around 12:55 a.m. on Monday. One person was... Read More
ADECA sets broadband assistance meetings for May 8 in Perry County
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) will hold public Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program meetings in Perry County on May 8, 2023. The Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Digital Expansion Division, provides technical assistance to units of local government and... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 4, 2023
Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF HALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the payment of the debt secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kenneth James and Patricia James, Mortgagor(... Read More
Classifieds Week of April 27, 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
West Alabama Catfish Producers’ Association will meet May 4 here
The West Alabama Catfish Producers’ Association will meet on Thursday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alabama Fish Farming Center in Greensboro. Stakeholders in the region’s aquacultural sector are invited to attend.
Nixon named new 4-H director for Hale and Perry
The Perry County Extension Office is pleased to welcome Stephanie Nixon as the new 4-H Regional Extension Agent for Hale and Perry Counties. Mrs. Nixon is a resident of Sawyerville and a graduate of the University of Alabama. She is a former 4-H Volunteer Leader and former Hale County Library Director. She is passionate about... Read More
Southern brings home first state golf championship in school history, players make AISA all-state team
The 2023 AISA State Golf Tournament was held at the Prattville Country Club on Monday April 24, 2023. Eleven AISA schools participated with Southern Academy coming out on top. Southern Academy took the Championship shooting +15 and Glenwood School took the runner- up position with a +39 score. This was the first state title for... Read More
FMS Running Rams have strong showing at Wetumpka track meet
The Running Rams track and field team participated in the Wetumpka Speed Meet on April 22, 2023. The women’s team showed impressive performance and secured the 4th position out of 17 teams. Meanwhile, the men’s team achieved a commendable 6th place. Several athletes from the Running Rams stood out in their respective events, earning valuable... Read More
Perry high school seniors receive two inaugural Eleanor Drake scholarships
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society (PCHPS) is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Eleanor C. Drake Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established in honor of Mrs. Eleanor Compton Drake, a local historian and one of the twelve original members of the PCHPS Board of Directors. Mrs. Drake served on the board... Read More