Extension News: Slow cookers are helpful time-savers for busy cooks
Need a helping hand in the kitchen to face the new year and cold temperatures that are paying a visit to Alabama? Slow cookers are go-to gadgets to conquer the winter season, when comfort foods reign supreme. Alice Moore, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety and quality regional agent, said there are many great... Read More
Area students earn degrees at Shelton State’s December 2024 commencement
Commencement exercises for Shelton State Community College were held in December at the Martin Campus. During graduation, students were acknowledged for completion of short-term certificates, certificates, associate in applied science degrees, and associate in arts/science degrees. The graduating students listed below completed the requirements for certificates or degrees at the conclusion of the fall 2024... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Celebrating National Pharmacist Day: Honoring the Dedication of Boone’s Pharmacy and Hale County Hospital Pharmacist Michael Turner Every year on January 12th, National Pharmacist Day shines a light on the essential contributions pharmacists make to healthcare. At Hale County Hospital, we’re proud to celebrate this day by recognizing the dedication and impact of pharmacists, especially... Read More
Willie Ray Averette
Willie Ray Averette, age 70, of Marion, died January 23 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. He was born November 6, 1954 in Akron, AL to Carl Woodrow and Maggie Smith Averette. He was a truck driver for Alabama Catfish Feedmill in Uniontown, AL. He is survived by his wife, Alice Averette; children, James... Read More
Otis Harris
Otis Harris, a resident of Uniontown, was born on May 17, 1958, and entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 18, at the age of 66 in Tuscaloosa. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, located at 322 North Street in... Read More
John Wayne
John Wayne “Jack” Moore passed away on January 18, 2025. Services honoring his life have been arranged by Melvin Miller Funeral Service in Marion, Alabama. A viewing will take place on Friday, January 31, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Chapel, located at 302 Pickens Street in Marion. The celebration of... Read More
Lenora Evans
Lenora (Gooden) Evans, a resident of Marion, was born on February 8, 1960, and passed away on January 14, at the age of 64. Visitation was held on Friday, January 24, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The homegoing celebration took place on Saturday, January 25, at 1 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church. Following the... Read More
Annual Friends of Library bake sale will be Feb. 13
The Friends of the Marion Perry County Library invite you to save the date, Thursday, February 13, 2025. The annual bake sale will be held that day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please support your library by being by a baker, a buyer or both.
2025 Sawyerville 5k Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 15 at St. Paul’s in Greensboro
Greensboro is gearing up to host the Sawyerville Annual 5K Run/Walk event, scheduled for Saturday, February 15, at 9:00 a.m. The race will begin at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro. The entry fee is $25 per participant. The Sawyerville Project, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, is dedicated to creating opportunities for... Read More
Cosby earns B.S. Dec. 14 at University of Alabama
Daren E. Cosby Jr., the son of Daren and Karla Cosby of Marion, AL, graduated from The University of Alabama on December 14, 2024, during the fall commencement ceremony. Daren received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration.