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- Planting tips for spring gardening
Preparing the soil is key to a good garden The rich soil of the Black Belt region is like gold to home gardeners. Lovely home gardens require planning and regular attention. The Tuskegee University Extension Program offers several tips to help with your gardening needs. Select a planting site that has full sun. Vegetables do not grow well when they are competing with trees for sunlight. Soil should be well drained and free from any harmful chemicals or debris. Before... Read More - David Thornton
David Thornton, 92, of Newbern, died March 5, 2026, in Greensboro. He was born March 12, 1933. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, at 1:30 p.m. at New Mission Church, County Road 20, Newbern, with burial following at Croom Cemetery in Newbern. - Cooking in the Black Belt“How do you even make a pie crust?” I found myself asking this very question over the years anytime I approached making a pie. Up until last summer, I relied on the cookie crust variety of pie or store bought crusts—both frozen and refrigerated. It was in June of last year that I put my foot down. It was high time I learned how to make a pie crust. What followed was a summer of pies, one right after the... Read More
- GPD reports arrests for FTA, theft of services, harassment, drug possessionGreensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests March 3, 2026Natasha Evans, 25, of Greensboro was arrested for FTA — assault 3rd. March 5, 2026Ja’Voris Deandre Shaw, 25, of Moundville was arrested for attempting to elude a police officer. March 7, 2026Eric Lamont Williams, 38, of Greensboro was arrested for FTA — no insurance. Tony Cardell Williams, 39, of Marion was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of marijuana 2nd.... Read More
- Sumac Cottage launches spring programs with live music and art exhibition
Friday night’s ‘Sumac Sundowner’ will feature related works from songwriter Tim Higgins and artist Casey Roberts Sumac Cottage will launch its lineup of Spring programs on Friday, March 13th with their second Sumac Sundowner event, featuring the work of textile artist Casey Roberts (Marion, AL) and musician Tim Higgins (Greensboro, AL). Roberts will be displaying his new architectural textile works, featuring familiar locations like Gaineswood and Rural Studio’s Red Barn, while Tim will be performing his original music. Both artists... Read More