Classifieds Week of Mar 27, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20: 75¢ per word.Payable in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20: 95¢ per word.Payable in advance of publication. Card of... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 27, 2025
Legal Notice S T Bunn Construction Co., Inc. hereby gives Notice of Completion of contract with the RA-HCP 01-01-2022 CR-21 Hale County. This notice will appear for three (3) consecutive weeks beginning on March 13, 2025 and ending on March 27, 2025. All claims shall be filed at 611 Helen Keller Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35404... Read More
Judy Lee Brackin Hereford Martin
Judy Lee Brackin Hereford Martin, born May 25, 1943 to Willie Lee and Byron Brackin, in York Alabama, was called home to her Lord Jesus Christ, March 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Roy Hereford, Jr; and her second husband John L. Martin. She is survived by her... Read More
Colonel (Ret.) Gayle Woelflin Fix
Colonel (Ret.) Gayle Woelflin Fix died February 16, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia. Born in Marion, Alabama in 1942, Gayle graduated from Judson College with a Liberal Arts degree, and later enjoyed a long career as an officer in the United States Army, serving in Germany, Hawaii, and the Pentagon. Survivors include daughter, the Rev. Dr.... Read More
Deborah Wright Rankin
Deborah Wright Rankin, 71 of Faunsdale, AL went to her eternal home on March 14, 2025. She was born on December 20, 1953, in Washington County, AL. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Jeremy Stewart. She is survived by her husband, George... Read More
Linda Curb McCrory Hubbard
Linda Curb McCrory Hubbard of Brent was born on July 28, 1959, and passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 65. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery in Marion. Arrangements were entrusted to Woodstock Chapel.
Limited Resource Landowner Education Assistance Network Launches Workshop Series for Outreach to Black Belt Landowners
LRLEAN, in collaboration with Legal Services Alabama (LSA) and the Perry County and Greene County Offices of Alabama Extension System of Auburn and Alabama A&M Universities are hosting heirs property workshops to provide education and possible legal referrals to landowners with property ownership and title challenges. “Heirs property is an issue that we must address... Read More
Lincolnite Club’s scholarship for 2025 application period now open for Black Belt high school seniors, closes Apr. 30
The 2025 National Scholarship Committee of the Lincolnite Club, Inc. is offering financial assistance to eligible students who might qualify for our annual scholarship awards. We are seeking students who have academic potential, as well as those who have made contributions to their schools and communities. Eligibility requirements for a Scholarship Award are as follows:... Read More
FMS Track and Field team posts strong showing at UWA Invitational
The Francis Marion track and field team competed in the UWA Invitational on March 14, 2025, with both the varsity boys’ and varsity girls’ teams finishing sixth out of 14 teams. The team delivered several standout performances, securing multiple top-five finishes in a highly competitive meet. A’Naja Tubbs earned first place in the shot put,... Read More
Storm system brings tornadoes in Perry, statewide
A tornado and severe thunderstorms impacted Perry and Hale counties, along with the rest of Alabama, on March 15, causing damage and prompting emergency response efforts across the region. Initial reports suggested that at least seven tornadoes affected the state of Alabama. Reports indicated that at least 50,000 customers across the state lost power at... Read More