Family and Friends Day will be Sept. 21-22 at St. Mary Church
St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro is hosting its annual Family and Friends Day on September 21-22. The weekend event will be held at the church, located at 1351 Horse Shoe Bend Rd. The festivities will kick off on Sat., Sept. 21, with a picnic from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. On Sun., Sept.... Read More
Payton Tucker
Payton Gerald Tucker was born on January 26, 1994, to Charles and Tina Tucker. He passed away on August 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Tucker. Payton leaves to cherish his sweet memories his two daughters, Abree Elizabeth Tucker and Anna Kathryn Tucker, and his son, Clayton Gerald Tucker. He... Read More
Denise Banks
Denise Martin Banks, better known to her family and friends as “Nita,” was born on November 22, 1964, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late Sarah and Roosevelt Martin. She passed away on August 11, 2024. Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Roosevelt Martin; her sister, Cynthia Smith; and her three brothers,... Read More
Alberta Hambright
Alberta Hambright, known as Momma/Grandma and Aunt Alberta, was born on June 5, 1929, to the late Wiley and Fannie Pickett in Hale County, Alabama. She transitioned from her earthly home on August 15, 2024, at Diversicare Nursing Home of Greensboro, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Pruitt Spring Missionary... Read More
GPD reports arrests for discharging firearm, chemical endangerment
Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities over the past week: Arrests: 08-14-2024: Tavarius Martez McCalpine, 25, of Tuscaloosa, was charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling and domestic violence.08-21-2024: Catedra Clantrice Phillips, 21, of Newbern, was charged with chemical endangerment of a minor.08-25-2024: Anthony Maurice Paige, 46, of Newbern,... Read More
HCSD reports arrests for FTA, burglary
Hale County Sheriff’s Department released the following report of its activities over the past week: Arrests: 08-19-2024: Preston Leshon Parker, 34, of Demopolis, was arrested for failure to appear.08-19-2024: Damieon Lewis, 34, of Sawyerville, was arrested for failure to appear.08-20-2024: Jeremy Gracie, 35, of Gallion, was arrested for burglary third and burglary third-dwelling.08-21-2024: William Pippen,... Read More
City files suit against church over halfway house, hearing Sept. 13
The City of Greensboro has officially moved forward with legal action against the Third Street Church of God and its pastor, Kervin Jones, regarding the operation of a transitional/ halfway house at 410 Main Street. This action comes after the Greensboro City Council voted on August 13 to pursue legal measures, citing zoning violations and... Read More
Grand opening at Engle Gallery will be Tuesday, Sept. 3
Main Street space will display art from Bethany and Frank Engle, as well as featuring work from other area artists A grand opening celebration for The Engle Gallery, LLC, will be on Tuesday, September 3, from 4 PM to 7 PM. Owner, Eve Engle, announced that a ribboncutting for the gallery will be at 4:15... Read More
GMS celebrates opening of AR lab, first of its kind in county
Greensboro Middle School marked a significant milestone on Tuesday with the opening of its first Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Lab, a pioneering facility in Greensboro, Alabama. The lab’s grand opening took place on August 27th at 10:00 am, following a generous award from the Air University K-12 STEM Outreach Program. The AR/VR Lab, which includes... Read More
‘Builders and Backers’ program seeks to fund Alabama entrepreneurs’ new business ideas
Builders + Backers today announced a new statewide initiative to foster the start of new business ideas in Alabama, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The organization is inviting residents from these states to submit their ideas for a chance to participate in its Idea Accelerator program this fall. The open call for the Idea Accelerator Fall Cohort... Read More