Hubert Lee Smith
Hubert Lee Smith, 98 of Linden, AL went to his eternal home on July 6, 2023. He was born on June 1, 1925 in Greensboro, AL to Luther Whitfield Smith and Lucy Lavonia Williams Smith. He was a veteran and a Papermill Maintenance Foreman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings:... Read More
USDA funds available for Ala. meat and poultry processing
Alabama’s meat and poultry processing industry is receiving major financial investments through the Alabama Meat Processing Program. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) created this low-interest loan program through funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s Investment Across the Country Market concentration within the agricultural industry is a hot topic.... Read More
ALEA refutes story of viral ‘boat-jumping challenge’ TikTok deaths, but warns not to jump off of boats
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has refuted claims made by a viral news story that linked a dangerous TikTok trend to multiple fatalities in the state. The trend, known as the “boat-jumping challenge,” involves individuals jumping off moving boats and, the viral story claims, has resulted in four deaths in Alabama. The news report,... Read More
Subject of Dallas manhunt now in custody in Perry
The target of a highstakes manhunt overnight is now in custody in Perry County, say state law enforcement officials. The manhunt took place in Dallas County, where Jerico D. Parker, 40, of Jones, was ultimately apprehended by law enforcement in the early hours of July 7. Parker, who has a considerable criminal history, including a... Read More
Uniontown man charged in break-in at former Alabama Power building
One man has been charged recently with breaking into the former Alabama Power office building in Uniontown last year. The alleged break-in occurred on June 6, 2022, according to court documents. The defendant, Roddricus Cordell Maiten, was arrested on July 6, 2023, and the case was filed on July 10, 2023, in Perry County District... Read More
Marion man charged with criminal littering
A 55-year-old Marion resident, Lorenzo Wright, was recently taken into custody for criminal littering. Where littering is typically dealt with via civil fines, this instance stands out as Wright faces criminal charges. Wright was arrested by the Perry County Sheriff’s Department on July 6. He was released the same day after posting a $300 bond.... Read More
Judson asks court for access to $7 million in endowment funds to settle school debts
Funds would help settle $15 million in debt with bondholders, local banks; includes $400,000 for Judson College Foundation, which now owns campus Attorneys representing the Judson College Board of Trustees filed an action in Perry County Circuit Civil Court on Tuesday, July 11, seeking access to over $7 million in restricted endowment funds given to... Read More
Marion Council will discuss rate increase, water improvements in coming weeks
State agency says city will have to raise rates to qualify for $6 million in funds for repairs The city of Marion has until August 1 to develop a plan for long-term fiscal sustainability if it wants to secure $6 million in funding to replace its beleaguered water system. The state agency offering to fund... Read More
Grand Jury indicts White for murder
Tomeka Desha White, age 43, of Marion, has been indicted by a Perry County Grand Jury on charges of murder in connection with the October 3 stabbing death last year of Lavaris Heard. The Grand Jury returned the indictment on June 14. White was arrested by Perry County Sheriff’s Department on June 30, and subsequently... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jul 13, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that J.T. Harrison Construction Co., Inc. , Contractor has completed the Contract for Construction of: AL Fish Farming Center DCM Project # 2021424 Auburn University Greensboro, AL For Auburn University c/o Facilities Management, Owner, and have... Read More