William Donald Morris
William Donald Morris, age 85 of Moundville, Alabama, died July 31, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ivey Morris and Nannie Odell Morris; brother, Andrew J. Parrish; and son-in-law Barry Wayne McMillan. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edna Osburn Morris of Moundville, Alabama;... Read More
Howard Wesley Cook
Howard Wesley Cook Jr., 88 of Marion, AL went to his eternal home on July 29, 2022. He was born on September 9, 1933 to Howard and Mittie Jackson Cook. He was a veteran and then a dairy and cattle farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents – Howard and Mittie Jackson Cook... Read More
R.C. Hatch held successful open house on Wed.
Robert C. Hatch High School’s Open House on Wednesday, August 3, was not only an opportunity for students and parents to meet faculty at the school, but a chance to give back. The school’s Parent Teacher Organization organized a shoe drive to coincide with the Open House, encouraging attendees to bring used shoes to donate.... Read More
Back to School giveaway set for Sunday in Marion
The Perry County School District 2022-2023 academic year begins Monday, August 8, 2022. In celebration of this, Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. and Alabama State Senator Bobby Singleton are sponsoring a back to school event on Sunday, August 7. From 1 PM to 4 PM children from kindergarten to fourth grade can enjoy free... Read More
Marion welcomes ‘Encouraging Nutrition,’ new downtown drinks bar, in old theater
On July 29, 2022, the Marion community welcomed Encouraging Nutrition with open arms. Encouraging Nutrition is the brainchild of Melissa Bolding and Heather Thurber, also the co- owners of the long-standing Print Shop just next door. This mother/daughter combo are both born and raised in Marion. They have an overwhelming passion for their community and... Read More
Marion Youth Baseball league wraps up the summer with awards day July 27
Marion’s Youth Baseball concluded its season on Wednesday, July 27th with its awards ceremony, celebrating the players and coaches who made this summer league a reality. The ceremony had a massive turnout as parents and community members came together to celebrate the players and sport as a whole.The players were given their awards by Mayor... Read More
Marion council approves hourly raise, votes down raise for clerk, discusses changing attorneys
Marion City Council voted to approve a raise for city employees at their Monday night, Aug. 1 meeting. The council’s agenda referred to the raise as “Revised Finanacial Proposal,” hearkening back to the agenda item that failed to pass at the council’s second July meeting. That first financial proposal was reportedly a raise for Marion’s... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 28, 2022
Legal Notice MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Frederick O. Patrick, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for First Federal Bank, on May 9, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the Office of... Read More
Larry Glenn Roy
Larry Glenn Roy, Sr., of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on July 20, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama at 83. He was born May 27, 1939. Services were held Tuesday, July 26, at Bone Camp Methodist Church. Burial followed in Bone Camp Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. He was preceded in death by his... Read More
Vacation Bible School starts August 4 at G’boro Bible Methodist Church
Vacation Bible School is scheduled to begin next week at Greensboro Bible Methodist Church (located at 2006 South St. in Greensboro). The program starts on Thursday, August 4th and continues through Sunday, August 7th. The fun will begin each evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. This year’s theme... Read More