SA’s Stewart signs with UWA for softball
Southern Academy Senior and softball player, Leah Beth Stewart recently signed with the University of West Alabama. Stewart is set to start playing for the UWA Tigers Softball team, starting later in the fall when she begins her freshman year. A signing event took place at Southern Academy’s gymnasium, with family, friends, and coaches in... Read More
Animal Shelter has new hours starting March 10
The Hale County Animal Shelter announced this week that, beginning March 10, the shelter will have new business hours. Going forward, the Shelter’s new hours will be 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Hale Co. EMS takes delivery of new ambulance
Southern Emergency Consultants recently announced the delivery of one of two new ambulances to the Hale County EMS. The Wheeled Coach Type III vehicle, is one of two new ambulances that is slated to be delivered this spring to the Hale County EMS. With the arrival of the final vehicle, Hale County EMS be fully... Read More
Seale is finalist among oustanding reading teachers
Hale County educator Nicholas Seale has been nominated for the 2021 Elevate an Educator campaign for FREADOM Literacy for All. Educators are nominated across the country to the for-profit organization’s campaign for their notable contributions to literacy among their students and the community at large. Elevated by Melanie Maddox, Seale began his education career as... Read More
Oakwood Cemetery Association will meet March 15
Oakwood Cemetery Association yearly meeting will be on Tuesday, March 15th at 6 pm at Citizens Bank conference room. The meeting is open to anyone who is a member of the Oakwood Cemetery Association. The Association asks that all fall/winter/Christmas flowers be removed by the end of March. Any fall/winter/Christmas arrangements left on graves will... Read More
GPD reports domestic violence, failure to appear in late Feb. early March report, scam calls still a problem
2-19-22 Qiyone Billingsley, 31, was arrested for public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear on third-degree domestic violence, and failure to appear on criminal trespassing. 2-11-22 Adam Wade Johnson, 45, was arrested for failure to appear on no insurance. 2-20-22 Ja’Vielle Monique McGuffie, 21, was arrested Feb. 20 for third-degree assault and disorderly... Read More
Williams is new counselor for Greensboro schools
Hale Co. Board of Education recently hired a new social worker for Greensboro Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Aryan Williams, hired through One Place in Tuscaloosa, will meet the academic and emotional needs of Greensboro students, providing resources to meet a variety of issues. Williams says she is optimistic for her future with the Greensboro... Read More
Veritas Club will award $1k in scholarships to Hale County students in April
The February 15, 2022 meeting of Veritas Club was held at the annex to Peoples Bank. Karen Whitis and Jo Ann Thomas provided refreshments for members. Claire Ryan, vice-president, presided. The secretary, Anne Bailey, read minutes from the January meeting. Karen Whitis provided the treasurer’s report. In addition, Karen provided the information that Gwen Melton,... Read More
Bruce Freeman Payne
Bruce Freeman Payne passed away on March 6, 2022 at the age of 57 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Shirley Payne. He was born Oct. 5, 1964. He is survived by his brother, Larry Payne (Tamika) nephew, Lawrence Payne and special friend, Charlsea Goins. Bruce worked... Read More
Local schools celebrate reading on Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Wednesday, March 2, was National Read Across America Day. The national holiday, celebrated by schools across the country, is also known for falling on the birthday of famed author Dr. Seuss. Community members, teachers, and students alike all took place in a multitude of festivities to mark the special day. Greensboro Elementary School celebrated with... Read More