STEM camp for Black Belt students will return this summer to Tuscaloosa
Blackbelt Scholars STREAM Summer Camp for west Alabama students will return this summer. In addition to Science, Technology, Reading/ Language Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship/Financial Literacy, and Math, organizers have added an ACT consultant to the team as well as Dual Enrollment as a focal point for high school scholars. The camp will be held at Stillman... 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.
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
Summer P-EBT benefits coming for qualifying families
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has received federal approval to distribute Summer Pandemic EBT (PEBT) benefits to an estimated 485,000 children who participate in the National School Lunch Program. The benefits will help feed children enrolled in the program, which provides free and reduced-price meals at school. Eligible families will receive $391 for... Read More
Gardeners: Remember the ‘Three P’s’ of freezing to enjoy harvest all year long
The harvest may be plentiful, but the storage is likely few. If every flat kitchen surface is filled with garden goodies, freezing the surplus is a great way to enjoy fresh vegetables all year long. Gardeners can take some simple steps to ensure quality freshness for eight to 12 months. “When properly picked, prepped and... Read More
Tommy Battle
Tommy “Bama” Battle died June 3 at the age of 55. He was born July 8, 1966 to the late Willie B. Battle and Willie Mae Battle. He is preceded in death by four sisters, Bertha Battle Luella Jones, Mary Scott, Judy Battle, and one brother, Willie J. Battle. Survivors include a son, Quinterrell Ra’Kendrick... Read More
Yvonne Crawford Rhodes
Yvonne Crawford Rhodes, age 86 of Greensboro passed away peacefully at her home in Greensboro, Alabama on June 9, 2022. She was born March 27, 1936. A 2:00 pm graveside service was held on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro with the Rev. Steve Vernon, the Rev. Scott Fulford and the Rev.... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
As the current hospital fellows’ time in Greensboro comes to a close, we wanted to use this space to say farewell and thank our community for the special time we had here. Abby, Johanna, and Maggie have truly enjoyed the opportunity to be at Hale County Hospital this past year and we are so grateful... Read More
Rural Communities Deal with Increase in Dangerous Alcohol Usage
Ed. note: This study, with its focus on alcohol issues facing rural areas, is particularly relevant to the Black Belt. It was led by Audra Warren Morrison, a Greensboro native and graduate of Southern Academy. by Liz Carey, The Daily YonderJune 9, 2022 In an effort to combat growing rates of dangerous alcohol use, a... Read More
Youth league baseball starts in Marion on June 6
Youth baseball is coming to the city of Marion starting Monday, June 6th. The league was started and is overseen by Marion City Councilmember Bernard Arrington. Teams plan to play on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The first game is Monday, June 6th at 5:45. The league is sponsored by the Perry County County Commission... Read More