Doris Barron
Doris Barron was born June 13, 1958 to Maggie Heard in Sprott, Alabama. She passed away peacefully on September 12 at the age of 64. She attended East Perry High School in Sprott, Alabama. She enjoyed reading, Crocheting and knitting, Everyone who knew Doris felt her giving, caring and selfless nature. She represented the good... Read More
Earl Lee Ward
Earl Lee “T.J.” Ward died Sept. 2 at DCH Regional Medical Center at the age of 38. He was born June 15, 1984 in Greensboro to the late Valerie Marie Ward. He confessed Christ at an early age. He attended Greensboro East High School, later moving to Tuscaloosa, where he resided until his death. Survivors... Read More
Alabama mobilizes for Ian
For the last several days, Governor Ivey and Alabama’s emergency management officials closely monitored Ian’s projected path to ensure the state was prepared, should the storm’s path include Alabama. Since emergency officials became confident that Alabama was in the clear of the storm, the preparations changed to include assisting Florida in any way that was... Read More
Rams cross-country team posts strong showing at Bryant Invitational Sept. 24
Another outstanding performance for the Francis Marion cross-country team at the Bryant XC Invitational on September 24, 2022. The course consisted of two 1.5-mile laps, which the first mile was uphill followed by a half mile downhill. Two miles of uphill running is no easy task!! Some big-name teams like Paul Bryant and Northridge attended... Read More
PineBelt awarded $50 million to expand fiber infrastructure
Company says it plans to extend fiber broadband network to serve Perry County south of Marion Pine Belt Communications has been awarded $49.7 million to expand its fiber internet network into several rural parts of west central Alabama. The award is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s $502 million in loans and grants awarded... Read More
Uniontown resident tells council that employee of water line contractor challenged him to fight
Near the end of the Uniontown City Council Meeting on September 7th, a Uniontown resident stood up and took the podium. He revealed that Gulf Coast Underground, which has been contracted to replace and construct lines as part of the massive Uniontown water and sewer overhaul, had done some digging on his property to access... Read More
Uniontown receives gifts and grants on Monday from Black Belt Citizens, Attorney Prince Chestnut
It was a great day for Uniontown on Monday, Sept. 19. At the City Council meeting, ex-Mayor James May stopped by, along with Perry County Commissioner Benjamin Eaton and other members of Black Belt Citizens, to announce a gift they had for the City of Uniontown. They asked for the council and those in attendance... Read More
Inspection at landfill delays county trash pickup this week
Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner announced this week that an inspection at Arrowhead Landfill in Uniontown meant county garbage pickup would be delayed by a day this week. The Wednesday route will be picked up on Thursday, and the Thursday route on Friday.
Free prostate cancer screening is Oct. 1 in Greensboro
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the Urology Health Foundation will hold a free prostate cancer screening for men 40 years of age and older from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Hale County Health Department on 670 Hall Street in Greensboro, Alabama. Face masks will be required. No appointments are needed. Prostate cancer is... Read More
County accepts $700k bid on industrial access road project, will begin soon
Perry County has accepted a bid of almost $700,000.00 to complete work on the industrial access road project connecting TekPak to Alabama Highway 5. Commissioners voted to move forward on the project at their most recent meeting, Tuesday night, Sept. 13. At that meeting, County Engineer Deandre Kimbrough said there had been three bidders on... Read More