Martha Ellen White
Martha Ellen White, 74 of Marion, AL went to her eternal home on April 22, 2023. She was born on February 8, 1949 in Marion to Hayward Hobson and Dorothy Simmons Hobson. She was a loving mother and housewife. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dean White. She is survived... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, we make it our mission to engage with our community and its members. At our hospital, we are lucky because we have a unique opportunity to provide high top quality care to our community members. Additionally, over the years we have made it our mission to pursue and promote healing, improve... Read More
Breakthrough plans two spring dances
Breakthrough Charter School will be hosting two spring dances for students, faculty, and family members of students this May. Beginning on May 5, “It’s a Family Affair” will be held in the Breakthrough Charter School Gymnasium from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Students from Pre-K to fifth grade are encouraged to bring a parent, family... Read More
Over 100 Perry children will receive free eye exams
More than 100 children in Perry County will receive free dilated eye exams and all necessary eye care treatment on May 1, thanks to a partnership between Sight Savers America, pediatric ophthalmologists and optometrists from the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and Essilor Vision Foundation’s Changing Life through Lenses program. “Better vision makes... Read More
Legal Notices Week of April 27, 2023
Legal Notice In the Circuit Court of Hale County, Alabama Eric Wiggins, Plaintiff vs. Gertie Hargrove, et. al., Defendants Case No. CV 2023-900006 NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO: Gertie Hargrove, Erica Ryans, Lisa Robinson, Landria Odom, Evelyn Pickens, Lavon Hamilton, Audrey Rhodes, Tracy Wells, and all interested heirs of Anna Bates, deceased. You are hereby notified... Read More
Earnest “Toot” Wagner
Earnest “Toot” Wagner passed away on April 10, 2023. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens St, Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Marion Baptist Academy,... Read More
Jerry Lee Moore
Jerry Lee Moore of Marion passed away on April 11. A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service located at 302 Pickens St. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church... Read More
Classifieds Week of April 20, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County) — $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale County) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 65¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Local government transparency under attack with HB106
Public notices serve a crucial function in keeping residents and taxpayers informed about the activities of governments. These government notices let citizens know about impending actions that can affect their lives, property, and community. You’ve seen, and benefitted, from these public notices, which include reminders of upcoming meetings and hearings, proposed zoning and land-use changes,... Read More
Henry Raymond Lathum
Henry Raymond Lathum, 73 of Greensboro, AL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 30, 1950 in Jasper, AL to Henry Lathum and Nellie Frost Lathum. He worked at Georgia Pacific in Converting for 41 1/2 years. He graduated from Hale County High School in 1968.... Read More