Annie Essex scholarship announces four 2022 recipients
The Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Committee Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients. In loving memory of the late Annie Essex, her family and friends initiated the Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2005 to award scholarships to graduating seniors within the Perry County School System. Continued implementation of this program will enable us to keep Annie’s legacy... Read More
Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship announces four 2022 recipients
In loving memory of the late Annie Essex, her family and friends initiated the Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2005 to award scholarships to graduating seniors within the Perry County School System. Continued implementation of this program will enable us to keep Annie’s legacy of service and generosity alive, as well as, promote, foster,... Read More
Sanders, Stewart will run off for State Sen. District 23 nomination June 21
A primary runoff election is scheduled for the state of Alabama on June 21. Several elections from the May 24 primary will be decided in the runoff, including races in the Black Belt or including Black Belt candidates. For the Democratic nomination for Governor, Yolanda Flowers will face off against Malika Sanders-Fortier of Selma. For... Read More
Low turnout marks elections in Perry, Black Belt, statewide
Last Tuesday’s statewide primary election was marked by low turnout in the Black Belt and statewide. Statewide voter turnout in both the Democratic and Republican primaries was estimated at only 23%, according to Alabama’s Secretary of State. The election decided, among other matters, both parties’ candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate. In the Black Belt,... Read More
Gabby Beans: Tony-nominated performer talks about her art, inspirations, Perry County roots
Gabby Beans, who is the granddaughter of Bobbie and Hillyard Beans and daughter of Michael Beans, all Perry County natives, is appearing in “The Skin of Our Teeth” on Broadway. Since this interview, Beans was nominated for a Tony award for her breakout performance. The Daily Beast interviewed her here. The show opened April 26.... Read More
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF UPCOMING STATEWIDE DEMOCRATIC & REPUBLIC PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD JUNE 21ST 2022
Pursuant to Section 17-7-5 Code of Alabama 1975, as amended by section 17-9-5 of Alabama Election Laws 2011 edition. I Eldora B. Anderson, Judge of Probate of Perry County, Alabama, and by virtue of power vested in me as Judge of Probate of Perry County, Alabama, do hereby give notice of the upcoming Statewide Democratic... Read More
DEMOCRATIC & REPUBLICAN PRIMARY AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION TO BE HELD JUNE 21ST, 2022 POLL WORKERS LIST
DISTRICT 1 BOX 1 A-G ARMORYPROVISIONAL BALLOT CLERK…..CYNTHIA HOGUEHAVA EXPRESSVOTE DISABILITY MACHINE…..MERLINDA B. STEVENSONINSPECTOR…..LEAH WASHBURNREGISTRATION LIST CLERK…..JAUNITA ROBERSONPOLL LIST CLERK…..MALINDA F. CALDWELLBALLOT CLERK…..VERONICA THOMAS DISTRICT 1 BOX 2 H-M ARMORYREGISTRATION LIST CLERK…..VOILA Y. NELSONPOLL LIST/BALLOT CLERK…..BARBARA C. TINDULL DISTRICT 1 BOX 1 WEST PERRY/EAST HALEINSPECTOR/PROVISIONAL BALLOT CLER…..JOHNITA F. JACKSONREGISTRATION LIST CLERK…..CHINESTER HERRINGPOLL LIST CLERK…..GLORIA REEVESBALLOT... Read More
Students can learn about dual enrollment at Shelton June 24
Shelton State Community College will host a Dual Enrollment Workshop for current high school teachers currently teaching or interested in teaching dual enrollment courses at the respective high schools. The workshop will be held on the College’s Martin Campus on Friday, June 24 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. High school counselors are encouraged to... Read More
Michael Beard
Michael Beard, age 65 of Moundville, passed away May 24, 2022 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. Services were held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 am at Englewood Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Beard officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing, burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior... Read More
Chuck Austin
Charles “Chuck” Austin, age 41 of Tuscaloosa, passed away May 24, 2022. Services were held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Magnolia Chapel South at 11:00 am with Magnolia Chapel South directing, burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00 am at the funeral home. He is preceded in... Read More