Brown spot needle blight affects Black Belt pines
Last year, southern pine beetles devastated approximately 52,000 acres of pine forests across the state. Now this spring, another problem is affecting loblolly pine trees. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is cautioning forest landowners about brown spot needle blight, a fungal disease that causes needle discoloration and needle drop. It also has the potential to... Read More
Woman dies in crash outside Uniontown April 24
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. Thursday, April 24, has claimed the life of a Tuscaloosa woman. Ka’myra S. Myers, 23, was critically injured when the 2009 Toyota Camry she was driving collided headon with the 2011 Ford Edge driven by Adam Hernandez, 23, of Demopolis. Myers was not using a seat... Read More
Appointments filling up fast as May 7 REAL ID deadline looms
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reminds Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005, will go into effect on May 7, 2025. This means Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States (U.S.) or enter certain federal facilities will need a REAL ID-compliant driver license (known as STAR ID in Alabama) or... Read More
FMS Running Rams succeed at sectionals, will travel to compete in state championship this week
The Running Rams had a successful weekend at the AHSAA 1A Section 2 meet on April 25th and 26th. Out of the 32 athletes that participated on behalf of the Rams, 22 athletes qualified for the state championship with one more possibly getting a wild card qualification. The Rams move on to compete at Cullman... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 01, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word: $0.75.Payment required in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word: $0.95.Payment required in advance of publication. Card of... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 01, 2025
Legal NoticeThe Perry County Commission is hiring a Solid Waste Clerk/Administrative Assistant.Responsibilities:Mail and post solid waste payments to customers’ accounts.Update County website and perform other administrative tasks assigned.You can seek an application at the Career Center in Selma or at the Administrator’s office at the Perry County Courthouse.Education: Minimum two years of college with computer... Read More
Friends of Hale County Library plans centennial gala for May 2 with music, auction, and informative lecture
The Friends of Hale County Library invite the community to a spectacular evening commemorating 100 years of literary heritage and cultural service. The library will host a Centennial Celebration Gala at the Engle Gallery on Friday, May 2, at 6:00 PM. This prestigious event will feature a silver auction and a special lecture by renowned... Read More
Marion seeking bids on road repair work project for Lincoln Heights community
The City of Marion is seeking sealed bids for a road rehabilitation project in the Lincoln Heights community. The project is being funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. LR-CM-PF-24-006. The scope of work includes road rehabilitation, manhole height adjustments, installation of wearing course, binder, tack coat and leveling, and valve box resets.... Read More
Cahaba River Society sponsoring Earth Week cleanup event today at Perry Lakes
The Cahaba River Society (CRS) invites community members from Perry County to make a difference in one of the most biodiverse rivers in the nation by participating in the annual CRS Earth Week Cleanup, held April 21-25, 2025. This week-long initiative will focus on removing litter and invasive species from the Cahaba River’s channel, banks,... Read More
Turner requests clarification in TSH coverage of West Alabama Health Sciences campus
In last week’s edition of the Times-Standard-Herald, dated Thursday, April 17, our story headlined “Effort to temporarily house Ala. Healthcare Sciences academy at former Judson campus fails” contained a quote from the Facebook page of Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner, Jr. The newspaper’s story read, “In his post, Turner also criticized Marion Military Institute,... Read More