Thelma Cole Watkins
Thelma Cole Watkins, 81 went to her eternal home on November 6, 2022. She was born in Sawyerville, AL on January 9, 1941 to Marie Crocker Cole and Talmage Cole. She was a packer at Plastics as well as a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jessie... Read More
Hospital Corner
The Power of Rural! Celebrate with us at Hale County Hospital as we recognize Thursday, November 17th as National Rural Health Day. We are committed to providing Top Care to residents of all ages across Hale County. As a predominantly rural community, we hear, see and empathize with the struggles that our residents face when... Read More
As flu season rages, Alabama declares Nov. 18 ‘Flu Shot Friday’ statewide
Physicians with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) are encouraging Alabamians to take part in “Flu Shot Friday” on November 18. “Flu Shot Friday” is a public information campaign to encourage every Alabamian older than 6 months to get vaccinated against the flu. “It is... Read More
Magnolia Grove hosts Christmas open house and art market for Sunday, Dec. 11
The Friends of Magnolia Grove invite all members of the community to join them for a Christmas Open House and Holiday Market on Sunday, December 11, from 11 am to 4 pm. This free event will feature beautiful live greenery and decorations by the Greensboro Garden Club. In addition to the museum, the front grounds... Read More
Southern finishes season in game two of state playoffs, sends four to AISA All-Star game on Dec. 2
Southern Academy Varsity football ended their football season with new head coach Chris Hilliker with a trip to the second round of playoffs. Their final season record was 5-6. Top players this season were Senior running back Wesley Hall lead the team in tackles with 87 for the year. Wesely also had 380 yards rushing... Read More
PREP, new state parole and re-entry facility, slated to open in Perry County ‘by the end of this month’
Alabama’s Bureau of Pardons and Paroles says it expects a new short-term residential center focused on rehabilitation and educaiton to open later this month in Perry County. The facility will be located on Highway 80 in the former private prison building developed near Uniontown. In an interview with Alabama Daily News last week, Alabama Bureau... Read More
Perry County E-911 Board votes to move operations center to Marion
Perry County’s E-911 Board voted last Thursday, Nov. 10, to move the county’s E-911 operations center from its current location in Uniontown to a newly-renovated building in Marion. Though the move was not without its critics, Perry County E-911 Board Chairman Bill DeYampert said the new facility in Marion would allow E-911 to provide better... Read More
Wayne Hoggle
William “Wayne” Hoggle, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home on September 30, 2022. His beloved wife of almost 65 years, Dot, was by his side. Wayne was born February 6, 1939, to the late Chester and Eva Hoggle and grew up in Hale County, Alabama. He lived a life of devotion to his... Read More
Lavaris Heard
Lavaris Heard of Marion, Al. transitioned on October 3, 2022 at the age of 43. He was born Nov. 26, 1978. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Friendship Baptist Church, 20987 Hwy. 183 in Marion. Lavaris leaves to cherish his memories: parents, Denitha & Willie Jones; sons, Jay’Leon... Read More
Berta Lou Middlebrooks
Berta Lou Middlebrooks, 92 of Marion, AL went to her eternal home on September 30, 2022. She was born on October 25, 1929 in Alabama to Gertrude George and Marshal Edwards. She was a city clerk for the city of Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Quinton Middlebrooks. She... Read More