Conference on ag drones March 23-26 in Mobile
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is hosting the third annual Spray Drone End-User Conference March 23-26 at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. After the success of the 2024 conference, Steve Li, an Alabama Extension associate professor, and his team are excited to continue offering the conference in a hybrid format. “The conference was... Read More
Perry seniors can apply now for farmers’ market benefits
The Perry County Office began accepting applications for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) benefits for the 2025 year starting on February 3rd. Seniors aged 60 or older who meet the income eligibility requirements can apply by calling the office at 334-683-6888 between 9 am and 3 pm. New applicants will need to provide... Read More
Swearing-in of Perry County’s new Probate Judge, Carlton Hogue
A standing-room-only crowd turned out on Thursday night, Jan. 16 to see the swearing-in of Perry County’s new Probate Judge, Carlton Hogue. Hogue, a minister and former Perry County Sheriff’s Deputy, has become the first African-American man to hold the position of Probate Judge in Perry County, and one of only six statewide. Above, Circuit... Read More
‘Marion 2 Selma’ bike ride, set for Feb. 20, blends history, tourism, and fun
The inaugural Historical Marion 2 Selma Bicycle Ride will commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most important and notorious moments in Civil Rights history. The cycling event, set for Feb. 20, begins in Marion and rolls 31 miles through Perry and Dallas counties in the heart of the Alabama Black Belt. A kickoff... Read More
Willie James Carr charged with Sanders’ murder, possession of stolen property
Willie James Carr has been charged with multiple crimes in Perry County, Alabama, including the murder of Hugh Lee Sanders, which occurred on April 2, 2021. The charges against Carr include murder and receiving stolen property in the first degree. He was arrested on January 16 by State Bureau of Investigation Agent Zachary Keith Sievering.... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 23, 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 are 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 are 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of January 23, 2025
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF EVELYN VETZEL, DECEASED. CASE NO. 24-2739 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to JOSEPH VETZEL on July 24, 2024, by HON. JUDGE ELDORA BANKS... Read More
Marcellous Cooper Jr.
Marcellous Cooper Jr., affectionately called “Ray” by his family, was born on September 24, 1948, in Washington, D.C., to the late Naomi and Marcellous Cooper Sr. After attending Arlington County schools, Marcellous graduated from Wakefield High School in 1966. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in History from North Carolina A&T State University... Read More
Erma Warren King
Erma Warren King was born in Greensboro, Alabama, on October 1, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel “Tom” Warren and Laura Warren; her husband, Ernest Lee King; her brother, Larry Warren; her twin sister, Ora (Arthur) Cottrell; and her niece, Angela Harris. Erma worked in the food service industry for over... Read More
LaTasha L. Paige
LaTasha L. Paige, born February 16, 1973, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Betty Jean Paige and John L. Hill, passed away on December 27, 2024. She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. C. E. Williams. LaTasha was a graduate of Greensboro West High School. She attended West Alabama Mental Health Center... Read More