MMI will honor veterans with parades here and in Bham
The Marion Military Institute Corps of Cadets will conduct a parade honoring local veterans on Friday, Nov. 8 at 1:30 pm. The Corps will march through downtown Marion along Washington Street, with reserved seating for veterans on the Perry County Courthouse square. The entire community is invited to spectate as we honor all who served.... Read More
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
Electors in Hale will vote on President, Probate Judge along with some other offices In the upcoming general election, set for Tuesday, Nov. 5, there will be several key races be on the ballot in Perry County. For the presidential election, voters will have multiple candidates to choose from. Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 31, 2024
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. For each additional word beyond 20, add 75¢ per word. Payment required in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. Each additional word beyond 20 costs 95¢ per word. Payment... Read More
Legal Notices Week of October 31, 2024
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2024 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2024-301 (HB302), proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022; WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has ordered an election by... Read More
Voice of the Ville
HALE COUNTY HIGH HOMECOMING was a winner! Not just the game, which was 46-6 Wildcats over Sumter Central. Morning brunch honoring the returning classes of 1954,64,74,84,94,2004, and 2014 was a great turnout. Followed by food trucks on the quad and reminiscing and catching up with their classmates! A program at 2:00 PM in the newly... Read More
Information session on dual enrollment is Nov. 7 at Shelton
Shelton State Community College’s dual enrollment program will host an information session on Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. in room 2255 on the College’s Martin Campus. The dual enrollment information session will educate parents and students about the benefits of the dual enrollment program. It will cover program options, scholarships, and resources for dual... Read More
Robert Washington
Robert Washington passed away on October 12, 2024. A viewing was held on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. His Celebration of Life took place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Melvin Miller Funeral Chapel. Interment followed on... Read More
Bozy Rutledge, Jr.
Bozy Rutledge, Jr. passed away on October 8, 2024. A viewing was held on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. His Celebration of Life took place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in the Melvin Miller Funeral Chapel. Interment followed... Read More
Mamie Williams
Mamie Williams passed away on October 3, 2024. A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy, located at 315 Centerville Street in Marion. Following the service, interment took place at Bethel Baptist Church on Highway 5 in Marion.
Kim Harris
Kimberly A. “Kim” Harris, born on September 30, 2024, passed away recently. A viewing was held on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life service took place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Church, located on Pickens Street in Marion. Interment followed the funeral... Read More