County water expansion to start soon for East Perry
A water project slated for the North end of Highway 183, towards Chilton County. The $1.7 million project will be coming to Perry County’s third district after the Perry County Commission received confirmation of the project’s go-ahead from Montgomery- based contractor Goodwyn Mills. Initially there were delays from the State in providing easements for the... Read More
Marion man charged with traveling to meet minor in Tuscaloosa sting operation
Isaac Essex, 29, of Marion, was charged with traveling to meet a minor for an unlawful sex act and electronic solicitation of a child as part of an undercover investigation by the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force. The investigation targeted adults accused of arranging to have sex with minors, leading to the arrest of... Read More
Marion man accused of financial exploitation of elderly relative
Anthony Butler has been indicted for financial exploitation of an elderly person, a first-degree felony under Alabama law. The indictment alleges that in or around July 2023, Butler used deception, intimidation, and/or undue influence to exert unauthorized control over the property of Edward Butler, an elderly individual. The value of the property involved exceeds $2,500.... Read More
Uniontown man arrested, charged with shooting horse in 2022 incident
Jerry Holmes of Uniontown was arrested on August 6, 2024, and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony under Alabama law. The charges relate to an incident that allegedly occurred on August 22, 2022. Holmes has been held in jail since his arrest, with his bond set at $2,500. Holmes is charged with aggravated... Read More
Uniontown man arrested for attempted murder
Freddie James Ward Jr. was arrested on August 12, 2024, and faces multiple serious charges, including three counts of attempted murder, two counts of firstdegree robbery, discharging a firearm into an occupied building or vehicle, and first-degree criminal mischief. The charges are related to an incident that occurred on September 20, 2023. Ward remains in... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 15, 2024
Legal Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE OF JOSEPH ANDREW HEURION Case No.: 24-068 LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION of said deceased having been granted to Linda Heurion on the 23rd day of July, 2024, by the Honorable Arthur Crawford, Sr., Judge of Probate of Hale County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 08, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20words 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... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 8, 2024
Legal Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE OF JOSEPH ANDREW HEURIONCase No.: 24-068 LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION of said deceased having been granted to Linda Heurion on the 23rd day of July, 2024, by the Honorable Arthur Crawford, Sr., Judge of Probate of Hale County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against... Read More
Heat safety important as summer swelters
Outdoor work and recreation are difficult to enjoy when temperatures are hotter than a cat on a tin roof in the middle of July. In Alabama, July and August are historically hot, with temperatures often hitting the upper 90s or higher. This summer has brought both high temperatures and high humidity, with many parts of... Read More
ADPH will begin screening for two genetic disorders
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is excited to announce that on July 29, 2024, the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories began testing for two treatable genetic disorders. Newborn screening can alert healthcare providers to the potential for a condition that is typically not apparent at birth. With a simple blood screen and treatment, most... Read More