Hixie Pickens
Hixie Pickens died July 12 in Atlanta at the age of 92. She was born July 31, 1929 in Sawyerville to the late Willie Parker and Hixie Bell Smooth Parker. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Jackson Chapel CME Church, where she served faithfully until her health failed. Visitation was... Read More
David Wagner, Sr.
David “Chief” Wagner, Sr. died July 16 at the age of 61. He was born Sept. 22, 1960 in Marion to the late Rebecca Wagner. He exemplified a connection to the church at an early age, and gave his life to Christ at Rising Star Baptist Church. He was an alumnus of Greensboro High School,... Read More
Shirley Beard Cook
Shirley Diane Beard Cook, age 72 of Moundville, passed away July 19, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1950. Services were held Tuesday, July 26, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed at the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel South directing. She is preceded in death by her parents; Hershel Beard... Read More
Louisiana-based realtor lists 12 Gboro properties for $1.8 million
Listing includes multiple historic downtown buildings, notably former PieLab location, and single-family homes A Baton Rouge-based real estate firm, Beau Box Commercial Real Estate, announced last week that a large number of Greensboro properties belonging to Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization (HERO) are going up for sale. The full listing, which includes Main Street commercial... Read More
Junior Golf program at MMI waps up summer with awards day
After a few years of not having a program, Marion Junior Golf concluded its summer session on Thursday, June 22nd. The resurgence of Marion’s Junior Golf program has been one of the bright spots of the summer. The strong turnout and warm reception points to a good future for the pro- summer. The strong turnout... Read More
Raise proposal for city clerk fails to find support with Marion council
Mayor and council appear to have discussed plan extensively behind closed doors at July 18 city council meeting After two rounds of discussion on the part of Marion’s mayor and city council members, a proposed raise for City Clerk Laura Hinton appears to have stalled. The final item on the council’s agenda for its Monday... Read More
Proposed order from ADEM highlights Marion water issues
State’s environmental management agency could impose fines if city fails to act on proposed plan of action for aging water system After years of struggles with maintaining a safe and consistent water system, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management sent the City of Marion a consent order which seeks to bring the water system up... Read More
Bluesman Earl ‘Guitar’ Williams will headline Black Belt Birding Festival expo Friday night
The second annual Black Belt Birding Festival will be held this weekend in Greensboro. Highlighting the birds, history, and culture of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the Black Belt Birding Festival is a popular offering from the storied conservation nonprofit’s Black Belt Birding Initiative, a program aimed at bringing the economic benefits of ecotourism to this... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 9, 2022
Legal Notice MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Coye O. Lucky Jr. and Reita H. Lucky, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Maverick Funding Corp., on March... Read More
DCH looks to fill 100 open positions during virtual hiring event this week
West AlabamaWorks! will partner with DCH Health System for a virtual hiring event, June 8th through June 15th for those interested in working in the healthcare industry in West Alabama. “We are excited to partner with West AlabamaWorks! on this Virtual Recruitment Event. The pandemic has presented unique challenges for our community and health care... Read More