Geneva Langhorne Williams
Geneva Langhorne Williams of Detroit died Nov. 15 at the age of 76. She was born Feb. 22, 1946. Williams was a native of Uniontown. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Rock Chapel A.M.E. Church in Uniontown. Burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Cemetery. Phillip White’s Julia L.... Read More
Annie Louise Mayes Rollins
Annie Louise Mayes Rollins of Marion died Nov. 15 at the age of 85. Visitation was held Saturday, Nov. 19 at Ashley’s Lee and Rollins Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral services were held Sunday at the funeral home chapel. Burial followed at Pinecrest Cemetery in Marion.
Serinty Green of Greensboro
Serinty Green of Greensboro died Nov. 16 at the age of eight months. She was born March 12, 2022. She was the daughter of Marcus Green and LoBresha Pope. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Dayton Cemetery in Dayton. Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral home directed.
Let’s Talk Turkey: Extension system gives tips on Thanksgiving food safety and preparation
The turkey is the star of Thanksgiving, but it does no good if it is frozen, burned to a crisp or makes the family sick. Safely cooking the perfect turkey takes time and planning. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety and quality expert provides a food safety guide to your Thanksgiving. Thawing Takes Time... Read More
First Baptist Newbern has food pantry ministry
The pastor and members of First Baptist Church of Newbern announce that their Food Pantry Ministry is open every first and third Sunday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. at the Family Life Center. This ministry will serve families in Hale County.
Farmers: Alabama Row Crop short course will be held Dec. 13 in Auburn
Alabama producers can brush up on best management practices and prepare for the upcoming growing seasons at the 2022 Alabama Row Crops Short Course. The course will be held on Dec. 13 and 14 at the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center in Auburn, Alabama. Partnering with Producers in Mind The Alabama Cooperative... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, we are striving to change the way healthcare is delivered to meet the real needs of our patients. We focus on relationship- based and hightouch care that allows us to get to know our patients in ways that less personal systems are unable to achieve. We place a great emphasis on... Read More
Local students attended Alabama Youth Leadership Conference Nov. 14-15
Ninety-six high school freshmen and sophomores from across the state gathered at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana Nov. 14-15 for the Alabama Farmers Federation Youth Leadership Conference. Students enjoyed teambuilding activities and outdoor recreation while hearing from Mike Lutzenkirchen of the Lutzie 43 Foundation and participating in leadership workshops facilitated by high-energy, high-impact trainer... Read More
Children’s Policy Council awarded $20,000 grant for reading skills programs in Perry County
The Perry County Children’s Policy Council (Perry County CPC) is extremely honored, excited, and pleased to announce that it was awarded a twenty-thousand- dollar grant to participate in Governor Ivey’s Alabama Campaign for Grade-Level Reading project. According to the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE), the “Alabama Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is part of... Read More
Marion United Methodist Church served as a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child this year
Marion United Methodist Church served as a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child this year. Local people and churches purchased the gifts and items and filled shoeboxes to donate, then dropped them at the church over a week. A total of 718 boxes were collected and sent out this year. On Saturday, Nov. 21, Lee... Read More