Charlsey ‘Tot’ Tubbs
Charlsey “Tot” Smelley Tubbs, age 78, of Greensboro, Ala., passed away July 12, 2022 in Demopolis, Ala. A Celebration of Life Service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at New Hope Baptist Church in Moundville, Ala., with Bro. Kerry Mitchell officiating. Visitation followed services at the church. A private burial will be... Read More
First case of monkeypox reported in Alabama, Ala. Dept. of Public Health urges precautions
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and Mobile County Health Department (MCHD) have identified the first case of monkeypox virus infection in Alabama. Both organizations remain on alert for additional cases. The patient’s specimen was tested by the ADPH Bureau of Clinical Laboratories (BCL), which is part of the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) that... Read More
Grant of $30k for Turning Point will help domestic violence victims in Hale, other West Ala. counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $107,607 to support three organizations that assist domestic violence victims in central Alabama. “Those who have unfortunately suffered from domestic violence in central Alabama deserve to receive timely assistance from professionals in their communities,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these organizations for their work to help those who... Read More
Firefighters save one Greensboro home, three people from fire Tuesday
Three people are safe after a house fire raged on Woodbine Drive in Greensboro this Tuesday afternoon. The call went out at around 4:00 p.m. that day, with Greensboro Fire Department responding quickly to the blaze. The fire started at 27 Woodbine Drive in Greensboro. When they arrived, firefighters found the house engulfed in flames,... Read More
Special regional hiring event going on today in Greensboro
West AlabamaWorks! and the City Greensboro would like to invite you to a hiring event. The hiring event will be held Thursday, June 9th from 2pm to 6pm hosted at the National Guard Armory located at 515 Greene Street, Greensboro, Alabama. The goal of the hiring event is to reach individuals that are not working... Read More
Fund set up at People’s Bank for Betty Ann Collins
A fund has been set up at People’s Bank of Greensboro for Betty Ann Collins to help with medical expenses. Your prayers and donations are appreciated
Georgianna Hall named to Troy University provost’s list
Georgianna Hall of Moundville, AL, has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy University for the Spring Semester/Term 4 of the 2021/2022 academic year. The Provost’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65. About Troy University... Read More
Thomaston will host Watermelon Festival on June 25
The Town of Thomaston will be host to a Watermelon Festival on June 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the old Marengo County High School building, located at 21461 Range St. in Thomaston. The festival has been organized to help promote and raise funds for the refurbishment of... Read More
Sunshine School alumni picnic set for July 2
There will be an alumni picnic on July 2 for alumni of Sunshine High School in Newbern. The picnic is scheduled to go from 4:00 p.m. until and will be held at the Newbern Ball Park. The organizers are asking all classes who plan to have a setup there to provide a donation of $50... Read More
BREAKING: Louisiana real estate firm lists 12 HERO-owned properties for $1.8 million
Sale includes Pie Lab building and numerous other historic downtown Greensboro properties, as well as several homes in Yerby Branch. A Baton Rouge-based real estate firm, Beau Box Commercial Real Estate, announced today that a large number of Greensboro properties belonging to Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization (HERO) are going up for sale. The full... Read More