Uniontown woman arrested on sexual abuse charges December 28
Kaliera Tarshae Foster, a 25-year-old resident of Uniontown, has been charged with two felonies stemming from an alleged incident involving a minor that occurred earlier this year. According to court records filed in Perry County, Foster is accused of first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sodomy. The charges relate to an incident on March 1, 2024,... Read More
Darren ‘Dog Face’ Brooks indicted for murder of Christopher Lewis during 2023 robbery in Marion
Darren Tyrone Brooks Jr., 23, also known by the alias “Dog Face,” has been indicted in Perry County on two counts of capital murder in connection with the January 2023 shooting death of Christopher Warren Lewis. According to court documents, the charges stem from an alleged robbery during which Brooks is accused of using a... Read More
‘Pawsitive Hearts of Perry County’ aims to help address issue of stray animals here
In the heart of Perry County, a group of compassionate citizens has come together to make a difference in the lives of stray dogs and cats. Known as Pawsitive Hearts of Perry County, this newly formed organization is dedicated to controlling the stray animal population while ensuring these animals receive the care and love they... Read More
Pastor’s anniversary will be Jan. 12 at Oak Grove Augustine
Oak Grove Augustine Baptist Church, located at 3267 County Road 6 in Selma, will host its 2nd Annual Pastor Anniversary Program on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The event will honor the leadership of Bishop Dr. Johnny L. Davis. The featured guest speaker for the program will be Bishop Thaylee Dickerson of United... Read More
Commission publishes county’s 2024 unaudited financial statement
Perry County Commission has released its unaudited financial statement for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The statement, signed by Commission Chairman Albert Turner, provides a detailed account of the county’s revenues, expenditures, and outstanding indebtedness. Total revenues across all governmental and proprietary funds amounted to $8,792,576.20, with taxes contributing $2,844,549.00, intergovernmental funds bringing... Read More
Shepard dies Dec. 28 in single vehicle crash near Uniontown
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, claimed the life of Mable Coleman Shepard, 74. According to a press release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Shepard, identified as a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, was a passenger in a 2013 Buick Lacrosse that left the roadway on... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 09, 2025
Legal NoticeIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMACase No. 36-CV-2024-900087.00 OKSUN B. BURKS, a widow,SEANN MIGUEL BURKS, andCHLOE’ LOUISE BURKS GROOMES,Plaintiffs,v.A tract or parcel of land lying and situated in Section 26, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, known as Lot 1, Mary Louise Conway Burks Tract, andA tract or parcel of land lying... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 09, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion, 20 words 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 in advance... Read More
James Lewis, the new Urban Regional Extension Agent for Greene, Hale, and Sumter Counties
Jovita Lewis, Hale County Extension Coordinator, welcomes James Lewis, the new Urban Regional Extension Agent for Greene, Hale, and Sumter Counties. Mr. Lewis, a Greene County native and Alabama A&M University graduate with an MBA, will focus on financial development and planning.
Sue Ella Whitfield Mitchell Whaley
Sue Ella Whitfield Mitchell Whaley, 87, of Greensboro passed away December 19, 2024 at her home. A graveside service was held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro with the Rev. Steve Vernon officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Sue truly loved her family and friends, spending her happiest... Read More