Sewell will join local and postal officials for post office renaming, dedication Feb. 28
On Friday, February 28, at 11:00 a.m. CST, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will join local and state officials, postal representatives, family members, and friends to celebrate the dedication of the Marion Post Office in honor of the late civil rights leader Albert Turner Sr. The renaming was made possible through legislation introduced by Rep.... Read More
Two more charged in connection with Uniontown kidnapping
Two more arrests have been made following the alleged kidnapping and rape of a Uniontown woman. Madison Miller of Alexander City and Justin Dixon of Uniontown have been charged with kidnapping 2nd degree and tampering with evidence. Court documents allege Miller, along with Jamaris Johnson, who was arrested on charges related to the incident last... Read More
R.C. Hatch boys will play for state basketball title today
Team defeated Oakwood Adventist in semifinals on Monday in Birmingham R.C Hatch’s Bobcats and Lady Bobcats basketball teams both played in the 1A division semifinals held at the BJCC on Monday, February 24, 2025. The Lady Bobcats took the floor first in a noon game against the Spring Garden Panthers. The Hatch girls team entered... Read More
After standoff with police, man arrested for setting fire to Judson library building Sunday afternoon
One man was arrested on February 24 and charged with second-degree arson and third-degree burglary after allegedly setting a fire in the basement of the former Judson College library on Sunday. Authorities say 44-year-old Micah Hester was taken into custody following a standoff with law enforcement. According to statements by Marion Police Chief Kendrick Howell,... Read More
Tension simmers between Probate Judge, commission
A controversy over hiring and employee management set up a confrontation between Perry County’s new Probate Judge, Carlton Hogue, and the Perry County Commission at its montly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Hogue says he hired former Probate Judge Eldora Anderson to fill in as a clerk in his office while he and his chief... Read More
Court issues warrant after accused ‘hitman’ no-shows a second time
Perry County Circuit Judge Don McMillan issued a second bench warrant on charges of failure to appear against defendant Gerald Lee Hogue on Feb. 25. Hogue was set for jury trial on Monday, Feb. 24, but did not appear in court. Hogue is charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of... Read More
Jessie Mae Powell
Jessie Mae Powell, 61, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born March 22, 1963. A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Living Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown. Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Leroy Fikes Jr.
Leroy Fikes Jr., 69, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born Oct. 10, 1954. A visitation was held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home in Uniontown.
Laura Ruth Green
Laura Ruth Green, 89 of Greensboro, Alabama passed away at her home on February 16, 2025 surrounded by her family. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home South from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Services were held on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Stay Active, Have Fun: Pickleball! Most health professionals recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day to maintain good health. While activities like walking, jogging, or lifting weights are great options, one fun and engaging way to stay active could involve trying the fastest growing sport in America – pickleball! It’s easy to... Read More