Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
From Hospital to Home: A Community of Support at Hale County Hospital At Hale County Hospital, our commitment to your well-being doesn’t end when you leave our care. We know that transitioning from the hospital to home can be challenging, and we’re here to help make that process as smooth as possible. That’s why we... Read More
September is Hunger Action Month, steps you can take to help out
September is Hunger Action Month and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama (CFB) and Feeding America is encouraging the public to make every action matter. During the month-long campaign, CFB will be raising awareness and inspiring action across central Alabama. “With one in six people and one in five children experiencing food insecurity in... Read More
Mrs. Essie Bell Moore
Mrs. Essie Bell Moore, affectionately known as “Ms. Essie,” was born on December 12, 1934, and passed away on August 13, 2024, at the age of 89. Ms. Essie Bell Moore was born in Marion, Alabama, to the late Kathy Lee Moore. She was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Moore... Read More
Free prostate cancer screening will be September 21 at Health Dept.
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, 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
Perry County Commissioner completes 50 hours of professional development training recently
Perry County Commissioner Anthony Long recently joined an elite group of Alabama county officials by completing 50 hours of professional development training – training on the responsibilities of the county commission – from the Alabama Local Government Training Institute (ALGTI). The commissioner was recognized for this achievement at the Association of County Commissions of Alabama... Read More
FMS Lady Rams find their stride against Broncos in volleyball match
The Francis Marion volleyball team, with new coaches and many new players to the game of volleyball, found their rhythm against the Breakthrough Broncos September 3rd by winning three straight games in a best of five match. The Lady Rams have a team full of incredible talent (16 ladies to be exact), but they had... Read More
Lincolnite Club receives $750k grant for preservation of historic school gymnasium facility
The National Park Service issued a Notification of Award confirming that the Lincolnite Club, Inc. was the recipient of a $750,000.00 grant. Funding was provided through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Grant funds will be used to continue Phase III rehabilitation of the Historic... Read More
Classifieds Week of Sep 5, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 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, 95¢ per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 5, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA STATE OF ALABAMA, Ex RelJOHN R. COOPER, Director of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Petitioner,vs.HELEN EPPES, ET AL., Defendants. CASE NO. 2024-064 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN PARTIES AND NONRESIDENTS This day came the State of Alabama by its attorney, Mark A. Scogin, and filed its Petition... Read More
Savannah Woods Johnson
Savannah Woods Johnson, age 36, of Helena, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on August 14th, 2024, at home surrounded by her family and special friends. Savannah was born September 17th, 1987, in Northport, Alabama to her parents Johnnie and Vickie Woods. After graduating high school from Southern Academy, Class of... Read More