Jonathan D Arrington
Jonathan D Arrington departed this life on August 18, 2023. His viewing was on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service on 302 Pickens St in Marion. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 12:00 PM at the Melvin Miller Funeral... Read More
Genie Brooks
Genie Brooks passed away on August 28, 2023. A viewing for Genie will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens St. A celebration of her life is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 12:00 PM at the Marion Baptist... Read More
Dr. Jimmy C Cleveland
Dr. Jimmy C Cleveland, born on January 5, 1946, passed away at the age of 77 on August 12, 2023, at his residence in Brent, Alabama. Dr. Cleveland, who practiced dentistry in Marion for many years, was a prominent figure in the community. The public had the opportunity to pay their respects on Wednesday, August... Read More
Ala. Extension Svc: ‘Marble Bowl’ lets fans cheer on AU/UA while celebrating nature in Ala.
by Cole Sikes, Alabama Extension Service Grab your smart phones and buckle your chin straps. The 2023 Marble Bowl is kicking off this fall. In its second year, this competition continues to take the popular Iron Bowl football rivalry between Auburn University and University of Alabama to a new venue – nature. Fans on both... Read More
Free prostate cancer screening for men over 40 will be Sept. 16 in Marion
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the Urology Health Foundation will hold a free prostate cancer screening for men 40 years of age and older from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Perry County Health Department on 1748 South Washington Street in Marion, Alabama. No appointments are needed. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause... Read More
Child dies Monday in Marion after accidental gun discharge
As pictured above, numerous law enforcement vehicles responded to a call on Monday about an accidental gun discharge that left a child mortally wounded. The incident occurred that morning at the home of Ashleigh and Allan Kish on Magnolia Street, also known as Industrial Drive, in Marion. The gunshot tragically left the family’s three-year-old daughter... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Hale County Hospital emphasizes the importance of providing quality primary care by ensuring that our two clinics, Hale County Hospital Clinic in Greensboro and Moundville Medical Associates in Moundville, are providing the best preventative measures to keep our community members healthy. September marks Prostate Cancer awareness month. Discussing prostate cancer and prevention measures are necessary... Read More
Hale hosts rare visit from flamingos, capturing attention locally and statewide
Residents of Hale County and bird watchers from throughout the region were in for a treat this past weekend when a group of flamingos took up temporary residence in a farm pond in the Stewart community. Janet and Donnie McKemie, the landowners, were as surprised as anyone to find these exotic birds in their pond.... Read More
Peggy Joyce Hall Hoggle
Peggy Joyce Hall Hoggle of Livingston, Alabama, passed into her Savior’s arms at the age of 87 years and 11 months on September 3, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Moundville at 2:30 pm with Rev. Charles Spence officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.... Read More
Edward Oswell Eddins
Edward Oswell Eddins, III, 52, died at his home in Faunsdale, Alabama on September 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife Lee Ann, children, Ellen Marie and William Thomas, sisters, Katherine Eddins and Ellen Eddins Beidler, nieces, Julia Anne Eddins and Katherine Eddins Beidler, and mother-in-law, Ellen Ousley. He is preceded in death by... Read More