Francis Marion Track and Field starts season strong
The Francis Marion Track and Field Team were recently lauded at the Northridge Invitational for their performance. The Northridge Invitational took place on February 24, and its the first meet for the Rams this season. Both teams offered an exceptional showing for Marion and Perry County in this invitational, with more to come as the... Read More
Primary elections March 5 will decide Probate Judge, commission seats, more in Perry Co.
Voters in Perry County are preparing for a significant change as they head to the polls for the primary elections on March 5. For the first time in over a decade, the seat for the Probate Judge of Perry County will be open due to the retirement of the incumbent Judge Eldora Anderson. The race... Read More
Lucille Long Owens
Lucille Long Owens was born on February 5, 1934, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at DCH Regional Medical Center to the late Rev. Willie James Long, Sr. and Erma Copridge Long. Lucille confessed Christ at an early age and joined Bethel Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her health precluded further service. She was a devoted... Read More
Ivey announces $150 million in funding for broadband across Alabama, including $5.13 million for our area
Governor Kay Ivey today announced the awarding of nearly $150 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet service to unserved areas across Alabama. The 66 Capital Projects Fund grants totaling $148.3 million were awarded to 16 internet service providers that will expand high-speed internet availability to homes, businesses and public institutions in portions of... Read More
Nancy L. Ward
Sister Nancy L. Ward, affectionately known to family and friends as “Toull,” was born on October 8, 1947, to the late Annie Augusta Ward and Woodrow Wilson Ward of Greensboro, AL. She passed away on February 9, 2024 at age 76. A dedicated member of St. Mary Church, she had confessed Christ at an early... Read More
Lester Earl Brewer
Lester Earl Brewer, age 78, of Marion, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born Oct. 25, 1945. Over the course of his life, Lester had many jobs to support his family, and retired from Linden Lumber in 2007. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Westerns, listening to country music and... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Feb 29, 2024
Legal Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS State of Alabama County of Perry Probate Court Case No.: 03-1497 In the Matter of the Estate of Ruth S. Nichols, deceased. Successor Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to Ed Parish, Jr. on the 23rd day of January 2024, by the Probate Judge of... Read More
Classifieds Week of Feb 29, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 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) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Feb 22, 2024
Legal Notice APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Waterworks and Sewer Board of the City of Union-town will hold a public hearing on February 16, 2024, 5:30 p.m. in the City of Uniontown Town Hall Basement to discuss the Board’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Application. The... Read More
Classifieds Week of Feb 22, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 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) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More