Southern Academy Cheerleaders shine at UCA Camp, bring home multiple honors
The Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleading squads of Southern Academy have earned honors and accolades at the University Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camp held at Troy University from June 19-22. Coached by Sarah Beth Drury, the Varsity cheerleaders achieved the title of AISA State Champion Small Squad Runner-Up. Additionally, they placed third in Camp Routine, second... Read More
Man killed in Tuscaloosa County ATV crash July 1
A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) occurred at approximately 10:49 p.m. Saturday, July 1, and has claimed the life of Brookwood man. Michael A. Hyche, 27, was critically injured when the 2016 Honda Foreman ATV he was operating left the roadway and struck a tree. Hyche was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center,... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Part of the mission of Hale County Hospital is to strengthen ties with our community partners. Over the last few years, Hale County Hospital has partnered with Project Horseshoe Farm, a local Community Health Non-Profit with its location on Main Street in Greensboro, in providing a Hospital Track for fellows that dedicate a year of... Read More
Alabama seafood: Grilling up a taste of the state’s Gulf Coast for summer
Alabama is home to some of the best seafood in the country. For many, it wouldn’t be summer without getting a taste of fresh Alabama seafood. While taking a trip to the coast is always fun, you can bring the taste of the coast to your own backyard grill. What’s on the menu?Alice Moore, an... Read More
4-H campers from Hale and Perry counties
On June 12, 4-H campers from Hale and Perry counties arrived at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana for their summer camp program. Campers participated in a variety of activities such as paddle-boarding and kayaking. Zip-lining, volleyball, archery, swimming, and rock climbing were among some other activities enjoyed by the group. There were also lessons... Read More
Cahaba Medical Care plans ‘Fun Day’ for Perry County community on July 15
Cahaba Medical Care is preparing for their Community Fun Day and Frontier Residence Open House for Perry County. The event is slated for July 15, from 12 noon to 4 PM at Cahaba Medical Care, located at 1303 Washington Street in Marion. Residents are encouraged to bring children and youth for a day of fun... Read More
Dusty Dawn Tetrick Davis
Dusty Dawn Tetrick Davis, 47 of Gallion, AL went to her eternal home on July 1, 2023. She was born on September 30, 1975 in Springfield, MO to Michael Tetrick and Sherry L. Webb Tetrick. She was a Physical Therapy Assistant at Whitfield Regional Hospital. Dusty is an alumni of Lebanon High School and Cumberland... Read More
Community Health fair set for July 22 on Perry Co. Courthouse square
Zion Church of Marion will be hosting a Community Health Fair for Marion on July 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Perry County Courthouse square. In partnership with Epiphany of the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) and Rural Alabama Prevention Center (RAPC), this fair will provide citizens with free health screenings... Read More
Ivey: Grant will help law enforcement serve needs of domestic violence victims
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $135,000 grant for training to help law enforcement officers across Alabama best serve the needs of domestic violence victims. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds for statewide training to develop and enhance awareness of domestic violence and responses to assist victims. The coalition will consult... Read More
Joseph Pryor
Joseph Pryor, born on August 22, 1942, passed away at the age of 80 on June 24, 2023. The viewing was held on Friday, June 30, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service in Marion. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 1, at 11:00 AM at the New Oak Grove... Read More