ALEA seeks Cooper as person of interest in Nov. 12 murder of Holifield
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is asking for the public’s assistance in a homicide investigation in Perry County. Special Agents with ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation opened the case on Wednesday, November 12, at the request of the Perry County Sheriff’s Office after Jeffery Holifield, 68, of Marion, was found deceased in the 2000 block... Read More
Greensboro man charged with shooting at own mother in Perry County case; bond set at $120,000
A Greensboro man, Joe Albert Harris, has been charged with attempted murder and first-degree arson in connection with a November 15 incident in Perry County. According to sworn complaints filed in district court, Harris is accused of shooting his mother and then setting fire to her mobile home while a person was inside. The filing... Read More
Classifieds Week of Nov 20, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion for 20 words or less.Additional words beyond 20 are charged at 75¢ per word.Payment must be made in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion for 20 words or less.Additional words beyond 20 are charged at 95¢ per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Nov 20, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: CARL T. NORFLEET v. ELNORA PERSONS & ADELE N. MOORECASE NO. CV-2025-900039 To: Elnora Persons Please take notice that Carl T. Norfleet has filed a Complaint against you in the abovestyled case pending in the Circuit Court of Perry County, Alabama. You must file... Read More
Curtis Hunter
Curtis Hunter was born on September 1, 1947, in Sawyerville, Alabama, to Woodrow and Lillian B. Hunter, and died on October 23, 2025, at Greene County Nursing Home in Eutaw, Alabama, at the age of 78. Known to many as “Curtis Lee,” a name he carried throughout the years, he was a farmer and animal... Read More
MMI initiates ‘Patriot Pipeline’ for ECP students
Marion Military Institute (MMI) and its U.S. Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program have established a ten-year strategic partnership designed to make MMI the premiere destination for future Army officers. The agreement, signed by COL David J. Mollahan, USMC (Ret), President of MMI, and LTC Joshua P. Hollingsworth, USA, Professor of Military Science, builds a framework... Read More
Viola Jones-Harris
Viola Jones-Harris died on November 3, 2025. A viewing was held on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy, 315 Centerville Street, Marion. Interment followed the... Read More
Turkey giveaway Nov. 17 at Friendship Baptist in Marion
Project G.R.A.C.E. and community partners will host a drive-thru turkey giveaway on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 20987 Hwy. 183 in Marion. Organizers say 600 turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The event is limited to Perry County residents, with a limit... Read More
ALDOT shuts down Vaiden Field for noncompliance
On October 20, the Alabama Department of Transportation Aeronautics Bureau informed the Perry County Airport & Industrial Authority that the operating license for Vaiden Airport had been suspended. Following an annual inspection conducted on September 17, the airport is prohibited from operating under Code of Alabama 23-1-375 until deficiencies at the air field are addressed.... Read More
Operation Christmas Child pickup will begin Nov. 17 in Marion
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse led by Franklin Graham, will begin its local collection week on Monday, Nov. 17, at Marion Methodist Church. Community members are invited to pack gift-filled shoeboxes to be sent to children around the world in the name of Jesus, with the mission of sharing the good news... Read More