Events

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Hale County Animal Shelter Pets of the week

Today we are thankful for the opportunity to help our county and it’s four legged community. We see a lot of hard cases. Sometimes the worst of the worst. We are craving some feel good stories! Send them our way. If you have an HCAS alumni that made an impact in your life, please share their story with us. We would love to feature your fur baby on one of our Successful Sundays! Email us at [email protected].

Poor little Knothead. We tried to tell her that her wound is “knot” that bad, but she is very embarrassed! Knothead was tangled up in a bad situation. She was tossed aside and hit by a car. Come on down to meet Knothead. You are bound to become best friends. Please, please don’t string her along! She wants to be tied down to a forever home! She is so excited to meet you that her stomach is twisted in knots. Go visit Hale County Animal Shelter to see all the available puppies and kitties. We share them daily on our Facebook @MoundvilleTimesMedia, as well Business hours: Thurs.11-2 , Sat. 10-2. Laurie Nevin, Hale County Animal Shelter, 334-624-8120.

Church & Community Events

Curious about snakes?
Join us for an exciting program on snake identification, safety, and conservation led by Dylan Taylor of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System Aug. 6, 6-7 p.m. at UA Arboretum Pavilion. Don’t miss out on this educational opportunity to deepen your understanding of these amazing creatures!

Antioch Baptist Church Revival
Please join us for our Revival at Antioch Baptist Church, Co. Rd. 3, Greensboro. Revival starts on Sun., Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be provided following the service in the fellowship hall. Nightly revival will be Aug. 5, 6, and 7, at 7 p.m. We are pleased to announce that Pastor Jim Lee of Pisgah Baptist Church in Perry County will be our revival preacher. Come join us in worship, singing and fellowship!

July’s Grow More, Give More Harvest of the Month is Watermelon
Find growing instructions as well as yummy recipes that use watermelon at https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/lawn-garden/july-grow-more-give-more-harvest-of-the-month Find growing instructions as well as yummy recipes “Live Well Alabama’s Melon and Mint,” and “University of Delaware Extension’s Watermelon Salsa.”

St. Paul District Association Women’s Convention
The St. Paul District Association Women’s Convention will be held on July 31, at the District Building beginning at 9 a.m. We’re asking all churches to participate with their Mission, Matrons, Red Circles, Sunbeams and Crusaders Auxiliaries. We’re anticipating a blessed time with our fellowship and your presence. Thanks for being good stewards in supporting our beloved St. Paul District Association.

3rd St Church of God Summer Revival & Community Day
Join us for our Summer Revival, July 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. Pastor Joseph Owens with Greater Faith Church of Tuscaloosa, and 3rd St Church of God Community Day. Free admission and family fun on Sat., July 2 at 11 am – 5 p.m. at Third Street Church of God, 1102 3rd St., Greensboro. Come and join us for face painting, food, live concert, games, water slide, basketball and lots more. Please bring lawn chairs and towels. Tents are welcome, as well.

Newbern Library Offers Hands-on Art Activity
In celebration of the conclusion of its 2024 Summer Reading & Enrichment Program, the Newbern Library will feature a hands-on art activity for both children and adults on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 am- noon. The event will show participants how to make their own cyanotype, or sun print, using special paper that produces a picture when its surface chemicals react with sunlight. The cyanotype process was used by an English illustrator and botanist named Anna Atkins to produce the very first book of photography in 1843. It is also the process used by architects and builders to produce blueprints.
During the morning’s activity, participants in the summer reading marathon will be recognized and prizes awarded to those reading the most books in several age groups.
The art activity is open to everyone in the community but is limited to 35 participants, first come, first served. Light refreshments will be served to all who attend.
The 2024 Summer Reading & Enrichment Program is made possible in part by the Black Belt Community Foundation and Alabama Power, in partnership with the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art in Auburn and with in-kind support of AU’s Rural Studio.

Alabama DHR Announces Final Round of Child Care Stability Grants
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) announces the final round of grants supporting child care providers through a temporary federal grant program. Starting Mon., July 15, DHR will be accepting applications for Child Care Stability grants, meant to reinforce the child care industry in Alabama. Aug. 12 is the final day to apply. Award amounts will be determined based on the total number of children served by the facility or home, the number of qualifying applicants, and the availability of funds. DHR wants to ensure all the remaining grant funds provided through the American Rescue Plan Act are utilized before Sept. 30. Grant funds are used for necessary expenditures such as employee pay, facility maintenance, purchases of classroom materials, cleaning supplies and meals. Funds can also be used to offer tuition relief to families. To qualify, providers must be licensed and operating in good standing with DHR at the time they apply and receive a grant. They must also remain in operation for at least one year after a grant is awarded. Applications and other important information will be available at dhr.alabama.gov/child-care.

USDA Outreach Meeting: County Committee Elections
ATTENTION: All Producers in the Sawyerville and Greensboro areas, the Hale County Farm Service Agency (FSA) will be hosting an informative Outreach Meeting centralized around the County Committee Elections, with a broader aspect on who is eligible to hold office and the overall role of a COC member in their LAA at Hale County Extension Office, 701 Hall Street, Greensboro, Wed., July 24,. Are you a new/beginning farmer or even a seasoned farmer that seems lost in the USDA process? Do you want to learn more about the eligibility requirements within becoming a COC member? If you answered yes, to any of these questions, then attending one of these group meetings will help you understand all the above and much more. The group meetings are free and open to all producers, farmers/ranchers or potential producers. If there are any questions, feel free to give Yakira Spears (CED) a call at (334)-624-3856 x2 for more information. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this group meeting should contact our State Office at 334-279-3508. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Quest Club of Moundville Scholarship
The Quest Club of Moundville will be taking applications for their annual $500 college scholarship during the month of July. Forms can be found at the Moundville Times, the Bank of Moundville and the Moundville Public Library. The student must have graduated from Hale County High School and completed one year of college to be eligible. The deadline for returning the application is July 30.

“Trees4AL” – Tree Planting Grant Opens for Applications
The Alabama Forestry Commission, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces the opening of “Trees4AL,” a match-free, tree planting grant with awards ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 for disadvantaged areas in Alabama. This grant is part of Alabama’s total allocation of $750,000 over four years from the $1.5 billion dollar investment in urban and community forestry through the Inflation Reduction Act. Those eligible to apply are local governments, non-profit organizations (charitable organizations) meeting section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, tribal entities, and educational institutions. The request for applications (RFA) opened on Monday, July 1 and closes on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 5:00 pm CDT. Funds MUST be used in Alabama for DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES as identified at the time of application by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) which may be found at https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/. The RFA can be found at forestry.alabama.gov, under the “manage” tab and the “Urban Program Overview” drop down, which describes the grant information in detail.Projects meeting the grant criteria qualify for the matching funds waiver and awardees will be fully reimbursed for the tree planting. Indirect costs may also be included and up to 20% of the grant’s total value may be applied to administrative costs. Limited site preparation and concrete removal is allowed. This is a rare opportunity to increase an area’s tree canopy, providing shade, cleaning air and water, improving aesthetics and generating a positive economic impact at a very low cost. Please contact Dale Dickens, the Urban Forestry Coordinator for the Alabama Forestry Commission, at [email protected] or (334) 467-7971 with any questions or comments.

Homecoming at Mt. Hebron Baptist
Homecoming services will be held at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, Akron, Alabama on Sun., July 28, with Richard Collier bringing the morning message along with guest singers Legacy. Service begins at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow in the fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome. For questions please contact Rick Crawford, 205-764-2217.

ADPH Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Grant
The ADPH Comprehensive Cancer Control Program announces an opportunity for AL Title I public schools to apply for funding to install shade structures for outdoor locations to protect from the sun. Deadline: 8/9/2024. More info: bit.ly/4enmLII.

2024 Southeastern Hay Contest
This contest is open to any hay or baleage producer from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma (east of I-35), South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (east of I-35), or Virginia. Entries must be postmarked by August 30, 2024. Winners will be notified by October 1, 2024. The awards will be presented at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA on October 15, 2024. Category: 1. Warm Season Per Grass Hay, 2. Alfalfa Hay, 3. Other Legume Hay, 4. Cool Season Per Grass Hay, 5. Legume+Grass Mixed Hay:_% Legume (estimated), 6. Cool Season Annual Grass Hay, 7. Warm Season Annual Grass Hay, 8. Grass Baleage, 9. Legume Baleage. Submit your #hay or #baleage sample today to one of our NINE categories! For more information, visit https://site.caes.uga.edu/sehaycontest. Entries must be postmarked by Aug. 30.

Black Belt Birding Festival
The fourth annual Black Belt Birding Festival in Greensboro, Alabama will take place on August 2-4. Learn more at alaudubon.org/event/blackbeltfestival2024

Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest launches for summer 2024
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (June 14, 2024) – The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is celebrating the summer vacation season with the inaugural Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest. ALBBAA wants to see photos showcasing the many attractions and activities available throughout the region, including outdoor recreation like fishing, hiking and bird watching, visiting cultural or historic sites, or enjoying the Black Belt’s lively art and food scene. All photos entered in the 2024 Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest must be taken in the Black Belt’s 23-county footprint and must include people. Selfies or family photos taken in front of an attraction’s sign are welcome. The contest will have a first-, second-, and third-place winner. First prize is a two-night stay for up to four people in one of the beautiful Lakepoint State Park cottages in Eufaula, subject to availability at the time of reservation, and the stay must be used within the next 12 months following the conclusion of the contest. ALBBAA will also provide $150 to the winner for travel expenses. The second-place finisher will receive a $75 gas card, and the third-place winner will receive a gift basket filled with ALBBAA-themed merchandise. The contest, which begins June 14 and runs through Aug. 15, follows guidelines similar to other ALBBAA photo contests, including To enter the contest, photos must be uploaded through the ALBBAA website. The winners of the contest are selected exclusively through online voting. Participants must fully complete the online form with the necessary information, including person (or persons) in the photo and the county where the photo was taken. Participants may submit multiple photos, but only one photo per activity or attraction (i.e. camping, hiking, canoeing, birding, dining, art class, festival, Rosa Parks Museum, etc.). All photos become the property of ALBBAA and may be used for promotional purposes. Visitors to the contest webpage are restricted to voting once per day, per e-mail, per IP address. In the case of any dispute, the decision of ALBBAA officials is final. Entries can be submitted and votes cast online on the ALBBAA website – https://alabamablackbeltadventures.org/news-more/shoot-the-black-belt/roadtrip-photo-contest/ The ALBBAA reserves the right to approve or disapprove of a submitted photo. Cause for disqualification of a photo can include, but is not limited to, the following: The photo content presents the subject in an unethical or disrespectful manner. The photo content is perceived to cast a negative perception of the Black Belt, especially if it reflects unfavorably on management of wildlife. A voting violation which imposes an unfair advantage to others.

Need help paying for high cost medications?
SenioRx is a program offered through the Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama that could help save you money on your prescription drugs, and it’s not just for seniors! The SenioRx Program helps you apply for patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies to receive your prescriptions at a free or reduced price. SenioRx has been able to assistwith medications such as: Toujeo, Humalog, Eliquis, Entresto, Dexilant, Breztri, and many more! Contact your local Area Agency on Aging at 205-333-2990 to speak with someone in the Aging and Disability Resource Center for more information.

School Events

Greensboro Middle School Open House
Greensboro Middle School Open House will be Fri., Aug. 2, 5-7 p.m. in the GMS Gymnasium, 620 Carver St., Greensboro.

GHS Open House
GHS Open House will take place on Sun., Aug. 4, 3:30-6 p.m. Freshmen Orientation, meeting new staff, Upperclassmen Schedule pickup, student ID’s, fun, food, music and many activities to ensure our students are READY for the upcoming year! PTA, Booster and PTLA signups for parents will also be available!

Greensboro Elementary Open House
Greensboro Elementary Open House will be Aug. 5. Prek will meet at 4:30 p.m. in the Prek building, K-5th graders names A-I will meet at 5-6 p.m. and J-Z at 6-7 p.m.

Hydration Drive at GMS
Support Our GMS Athletic Teams! Hello, wonderful community! Our dedicated athletes at GMS need your help. With summer practices starting soon, staying hydrated is more important than ever. We’re asking for donations of water and sports drinks to keep our teams fueled and ready to perform at their best. Every bottle counts and is greatly appreciated! Donations can be dropped off at the school’s main office during regular hours.

Back to School Hale County High School
Schedule pick up for 10th-12th grades are Fri., Aug 2 8-11:30 a.m. and Mon., Aug. 5, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. 9th grade open house will be Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m.

Hale County Middle School Open House
Hale County Middle School Open House will be Aug. 4. Sixth grade 2-3 p.m., 7th grade 3-4 p.m., and 8th grade 4-5 p.m. School starts Aug. 7.

MES Open House
MES Open House for Pre-K will be Sun., Aug. 4, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Kindergarten-5th grade will have Open House Mon., Aug. 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m. k-5th grade rosters will be posted at the school on Wed., July 31. Pre-K parents will receive letters stating their child’s teacher in the mail the week of July 29. Check Moundville Elementary School Facebook for supply lists.

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
Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Seven Alabama leaders, including Nick Saban, will be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Birmingham Nov. 14.
Why This Matters: The Alabama Business Hall of Fame, housed at the Culverhouse College of Business at The University of Alabama, honors, preserves and perpetuates the names and outstanding accomplishments of business personalities who have brought recognition to the state of Alabama.

AssistAL Program for Small Businesses
With funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama launched the AssistAL program to significantly increase its capacity for technical assistance in the form of advising and training to help business owners get the capital they need.
Why This Matters: The program, through assistance from the SSBCI, will assist underserved and rural communities, veterans and others who may face unique challenges in securing loan or equity investment funding.

Students Hike Spain’s Camino de Santiago
This summer, a group of 10 UA students hiked over 230 miles in 27 days from St. Jean Pied du Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, along the famous Camino de Santiago, a route traveled by pilgrims since the ninth century.
Why This Matters: Guided by history professors Drs. Margaret Peacock and Juan Ponce Vazquez, these students were immersed in multiple cultures as they were challenged both intellectually and physically.

💬 CURRENT COMMENT

Jay Waters, a senior instructor in the College of Communication and Information Sciences, is available to discuss the process and thinking behind brands spending premium dollars on advertisement and sponsorships during the Olympic games.

📅 EVENTS

Sports Art Day
July 27; Paul W. Bryant Museum