2025 Holiday Deadlines: MvT will be closed Fri., July 4th and deadline is Weds., July 2. MvT will be closed for Labor Day. Deadline is Fri., Nov. 21 for the Thanksgiving edition. We have to submit the paper early due to the printing company being closed for the holidays. MvT will be closed Nov. 24-30. Santa Letter deadline is by Fri., Dec. 5th. Deadline for the Christmas/Santa letter special edition for ads is Fri., Dec. 12. Deadline for BOTH the Dec. 24th and 31st editions is Thurs., Dec. 18. We have to submit both papers early due to the printing company being closed for the holidays. MvT will be closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1 for the holidays.
Hale County Animal Shelter Pets of the week
(Left) Four little male pups, 6 weeks old and have had first shots! Very sweet boys and a little spoiled!
(Right) This guy is BoBo. He’s 80 pound mix. Has some mastiff in him. Very sweet and smart. Also can be a character. Loves to have his chest scratched BoBo is neutered and shots are up to date. 2-3 years old. Good with other dogs. Has not been cat tested. Laurie Nevin, Hale County Animal Shelter, 334-624-8120.
Friends of Hale County Animals Hosts Fundraiser on June 6th
The Friends of Hale County Animals (FHCA) will host its second annual “Paws for a Night with Friends” fundraiser on Fri., June 6, at Project Horseshoe Farm Courtyard/ Ballroom from 6-8 p.m. Money raised will help support Hale County Animal Shelter and FHCA’s spay and neuter program. Tickets to enter are $25 per person which will include hors d’oeuvres and entry for door prizes. In addition, raffle tickets will be sold for pieces from local artists and items from businesses in the community that have been graciously donated for the event. FHCA t-shirts will also be sold that evening. “Although we continue to raise money for Hale County Animal Shelter, FHCA has pivoted to include efforts to start spay and neuter programs in our county,” said president Buzzy Barnette. “By reducing the number of unwanted pets born, we will in turn help the shelter.” Friends of Hale County Animals is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Project Horseshoe Farm is located at 1202 Main Street, Greensboro. Please enter through the courtyard at the back of the building. For any questions please contact Buzzy Barnette at (334) 624-6878.
Church & Community Events
Tombigbee RC&D Council Grants
Tombigbee RC&D Council’s 2026 grant cycle will begin on April 1st-June 30th 2025! To submit applications, please access the grant application and information section under our Grants tab at www.tombigbeercd.org/grant-guidelines/. We will be using Foundant for our application forms and reimbursement forms again and this software requires our applicants to create an account with Foundant before you can complete an application. Organizations eligible for consideration must be registered as 501C3 not-for-profit entities, units, or sub-units of government. Projects must take place in one or more of the eight counties served by the Tombigbee RC&D Council: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, or Tuscaloosa. Detailed grant guidelines from the Tombigbee RC&D Council can also be found on our website. It is important to note that all grants awarded operate on a reimbursement-only basis; funds are disbursed upon project completion. We look forward to working with our grantees this FY26 grant season!
Tombigbee RC&D Supplies for Success
Are you a elementary school teacher in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, or Tuscaloosa County? If so, Tombigbee RC&D is starting our Supplies for Success program aiming at aiding stocking teachers classrooms. We will be accepting applications until June 15. The application is a simple online form that will assess the needs of your classroom. Recipients will be notified via email by July 15. See the Faceboook page at Tombigbee RC&D for the QR code and application link.
ASF Foundation to Honor Dads at 42nd Alabama State Games
With registration for the 42nd Alabama State Games underway, the ASF Foundation is proud to announce that Dads will be recognized as part of the Honoring Our Heroes program during this year’s Opening Ceremony, which will take place June 13 at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham. Athletes registering at ALAGAMES.com can register their Dads for recognition through the Honoring Our Heroes Program. Admission to all the June 13 events is free and open to friends, families and the public.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling to cope emotionally this holiday season, reach out. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Visit 988lifeline.org for more.
School Events
Cutting Out Cancer
The Shelton State Community College (SSCC) cosmetology salon will honor cancer survivors during Cutting Out Cancer: Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day on Tuesday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary for complimentary haircuts, manicures, and pedicures. All cancer survivors are invited to participate. The beauty event is in recognition of Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day, which began in 2009 and has been permanently recognized by honorary proclamation in the Congressional Records by the United States House of Representatives, Resolution #494. A nationwide event that takes place every year, this is a day of volunteering for those in beauty and related industries. In addition to this special event, the SSCC cosmetology salon offers services to the public. The salon, located on Shelton State’s Martin Campus, is open for multiple services, including haircuts and manicures. Appointments can be made, but walk-in customers are welcome. Revenue generated by SSCC cosmetology services supports the functions of the salon and allows students to attend classes from product educators and participate in continuing education opportunities prior to entering the industry. For more information about the Cutting Out Cancer event or to inquire about other services, call 205.391.2496.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Success By 6 of United Way of West Alabama is proud to provide Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books FREE to children ages birth to 5 years old in Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties. Once a month, your child will receive a new book by mail. You only need to do two things: register your child and pledge to read the books to him/her. Please, climb on board Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Since UWWA launched the Dolly Parton Imagination Library: 13,467 children have participated in the program in Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties. 10,427 children have “graduated” from the program. 443,856 books have been delivered to children in West Alabama. Sign up at https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
UA Preview: This Week at The University of Alabama
| May 27, 2025 📰 BEST BETS Boys and Girls State Returns to UA Some of the top rising high school seniors in the state will gain hands-on experience in a model state government as The University of Alabama will host American Legion Alabama Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State. Why This Matters: Alabama Boys State will take place May 25-31 and Alabama Girls State will follow June 1-6. This year marks the first time UA has hosted Boys and Girls State since 2021. UA Ignites Innovation With May being National Inventors’ Month, faculty and students are celebrated at UA, which is designated one of the Top 100 U.S. Universities in 2024 by the National Academy of Inventors. Early College Cuts Tuition by Over 90% UA Early College has significantly reduced tuition costs for high school students enrolling in its dual enrollment program. Why This Matters: Starting this fall, tuition will be $33 per credit hour, making college-level courses more accessible and affordable for students across Alabama. UAEC gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school, accelerating their academic journey and reducing the overall cost of higher education. 📅 EVENTS Movement in the Museum: 80’s and 90’s May 27; Alabama Museum of Natural History Learning from the Ancestors: Historical Influences on Contemporary Native Art May 31; Jones Archaeological Museum |