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
Judge will hear motions next week in police brutality suit involving city
Several motions are set to be heard next week in an ongoing lawsuit against the City of Marion for alleged police brutality. A local man, Chadrick Martin, has brought suit against the city and against Edward Dozier, a former Marion Police Officer, as defendants. Martin alleges assault and battery, malicious prosecution, and false imprisonment against... Read More
Council considers right-of-way agreement with Alabama Fiber Network for broadband buildout
Marion City Council discussed a proposed contract between the city and Alabama Fiber Network at its meeting Monday night, April 21. Alabama Fiber Network (AFN) has proposed to build a fiber optic cable within the city limits. This cable would provide high-speed internet access to first responders — police, firefighters, and EMTS — throughout the... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 24, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion for 20 words or fewer.Each additional word: $0.75.Payment must be made in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion for 20 words or fewer.Each additional word: $0.95.Payment must be made in advance of publication. Card of Thanks, Birthday Greetings,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Apr 24, 2025
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMACOUNTY OF HALE NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2025 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made; a map indicating specifically the territory to be annexed to or removed from the Town... Read More
Perry Co. Historical Society will present Drake scholarship awards today
The Perry County Historical Society will present the Eleanor Drake Memorial Scholarship in a ceremony today, Thursday, April 17. The public is invited to an ice cream social from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Marion Female Seminary. The society will be celebrating two high school seniors, Laura Beth Goode of Marion Academy and Jade Turner... Read More
Kinyontis D. Heard
Kinyontis D. Heard was born on October 22, 1978, and passed away on April 8, 2025. He was 46 years old and a resident of Marion, Alabama. A homegoing celebration for Mr. Heard will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, located at 20987 Highway 183 in Marion.... Read More
Jean M. (Reese) Fitts
Jean M. (Reese) Fitts was born on February 7, 1948, and passed away on April 4, 2025 at the age of 77. A homegoing celebration was held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 12:00 noon at St. Mark Primitive Baptist Church in Browns, Alabama. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Ashley’s Lee & Rollins Funeral... Read More
Sandra Ruth Horton
Sandra Ruth Plaxico Horton, 73 of Marion, AL went to her eternal home on April 6, 2025. She was born on November 13, 1951, in Indiana to George Cullen Plaxico and Doris Cathel Brishke Plaxico. She was a CNA at Southland Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Joseph... Read More
Nellie Harris
Nellie Harris, 82, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on March 30, 2025. A public viewing was held Friday, April 4, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Agnew Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m. at Akron New Cemetery on Gewin Street in Akron, Alabama, with Reverend Eric Prewitt officiating.... Read More