Mobile food pantry in Marion today, Aug. 24, from 10 to noon
A mobile food pantry will be distributing food today, Thursday, August 24, from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Located at Friendship Church on 20987 Highway 183 in Marion, the drivethru style service will allow those interested to arrive in their vehicle, with food items being placed inside their vehicle. This mobile food pantry is made... Read More
Lavon and friends plan second annual Black Belt art gathering Sept. 9
Jessie Lavon, Black Belt folk artist, presents a gathering of artists on September 9 in her yard in Greensboro. This will be the second year Lavon has hosted the intimate festival at her home, located at 905 Centerville Street in Greensboro. Lavon, the daughter of a Greene County sharecropper, creates art based on memories from... Read More
Main Street Marion, Col. David Mollahan recognized at awards ceremony Aug. 18
Main Street Marion and Col. David Mollahan of Marion Military Institute both received accolades for their contributions to the nonprofit at an awards ceremony hosted by Main Street America and Main Street Alabama on Friday, August 18. Main Street Marion received the Alabama Business Development Award for Excellence for securing the USDA Revolving Loan Fund.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 24, 2023
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA HALE COUNTY Letters Testamentary upon the last will of Gladys S. Coleman, deceased, having been issued to the undersigned on the 12th day of June, 2023, by the Honorable Arthur L. Crawford, Sr., Judge of the Probate Court of said state and county, notice is hereby given that all persons... Read More
Southern varsity football starts season strong with win over Pinecrest, 42-23
Southern Academy’s varsity football team kicked off their season with a thrilling victory over Pinecrest, winning 42-23 in a game that showcased the talents of their senior players. The offense was led by Senior QB Campbell Webb, who carried the ball 11 times for 119 yards, scoring 2 touchdowns and converting 2 two-point conversions. Senior... Read More
As temperatures soar, take extra precautions to stay safe from heat
With temperatures in the triple digits and high heat indices predicted for this week, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures and high humidity. According to the Centers for Disease Control... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 17, 2023
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA HALE COUNTY Letters Testamentary upon the last will of Gladys S. Coleman, deceased, having been issued to the undersigned on the 12th day of June, 2023, by the Honorable Arthur L. Crawford, Sr., Judge of the Probate Court of said state and county, notice is hereby given that all persons... Read More
One man dies in two-car crash in south Hale county on Saturday, August 12
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, has claimed the life of a Winfied man. James S. Lynn, 66, was fatally injured when the 2017 Toyota Camry that he was driving was struck by the 2020 Dodge Charger driven by Jasmiene R. Scott, 23, of Demopolis. Lynn was pronounced deceased... Read More
Timber cutting scams may target small landowners, warns Forestry Commission
The Alabama Forestry Commission is warning forest landowners to beware of a timber cutting scam. The permit/’lumberjack’ contract shown in this photo is a fake. Neither Rafael Ruis Delvizo nor the Lumber Tech Frames Inc. are representatives of the Alabama Forestry Commission and are in no way affiliated with the agency. If you are contacted... Read More
MMI hosted Delta Kappa Gamma leadership development seminar over the summer
Twenty participants along with state officers, district directors and past presidents, representing 15 chapters of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International attended the Alabama State Leadership Development Seminar June 15-16, 2023 at Marion Military Institute. This year marked the twenty-sixth anniversary of this biennium event. The seminar is designed to grant leadership and management training... Read More