Judge orders bond forfeiture hearing after murder suspect leaves state, skips trial
Gerald Lee Hogue, a Missouri man facing a long list of felony charges in Perry County, has again failed to appear for his scheduled jury trial. In response, Circuit Judge Donald McMillan has ordered a bond forfeiture hearing for August 14. Hogue was scheduled to stand trial on July 22 for charges including conspiracy to... Read More
Hale County man airlifted after knife attack in Wal-Mart
A Hale County man is recovering after being seriously injured during a violent incident at the Demopolis Walmart on July 15 that led to the arrest of 32-year-old Kierra Shanee Carter of Demopolis. According to court records, Carter is facing multiple felony charges, including second-degree assault, first-degree assault, and terrorism, after allegedly attacking several customers... Read More
Annual Congressional job fair for District 7 will be July 31 in Tuscaloosa
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will hold her 14th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McDonald Hughes Community Center in Tuscaloosa. The event is free and open to the public, offering job seekers from across the district an opportunity to connect directly with employers. Sewell described... Read More
Perry County Schools holds community briefings in Marion, Uniontown July 26
Perry County Schools will hold two community briefings on Saturday, July 26, to update parents and residents on the progress of the school district. The events will take place at the Robert C. Hatch High School gymnasium at 12 p.m. and at the Francis Marion School gymnasium at 3 p.m. A live stream will be... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 24, 2025
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,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 24, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE:Case No.:25-2768 THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LAMONTZ NELSON, SR. BEING THE SAME PERSON AS ANTHONY L. NELSON NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Danetta Tinsley Nelson, on this 30 day of June, 2025, by the Honorable Carlton L.... Read More
Dennis Ray Perkins
Dennis Ray Perkins, age 70, of Woodstock, Alabama went to his eternal home on July 8, 2025 at St. Vincent’s East in Birmingham, Alabama. Ray was born in Demopolis, AL on March 1, 1955 to J.D. (Buddy) and Lillie Nichols Perkins. He was a 1973 graduate of Francis Marion High School and a 1981 graduate... Read More
Area high school students can take ACT or SAT at MMI— register now
Area high school students planning to take the ACT or SAT can register to test at Marion Military Institute (MMI), which is serving as a national testing site for the 2025–2026 academic year. ACT test dates at MMI are scheduled for September 6, 2025, October 18, 2025, and February 14, 2026. SAT test dates are... Read More
Community-wide back-to-school giveaway is Saturday in Marion
A community-wide Back-to-School Giveaway for Perry County students will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Square in Marion. The event is open to all students in Perry County, with free school supplies available for pickup. Organizers are inviting local churches and civic groups to participate by... Read More
PC Airport Authority announces closeout of $500k grant from 2019
The Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority says it has completed a federally funded infrastructure project at Vaiden Field Airport and received final confirmation from the Federal Aviation Administration that the work met all grant requirements. In a statement issued June 29, the Authority announced the closeout of a $540,310 grant awarded under the FAA’s... Read More