One man dies in house fire on Highway 14 near Greensboro on Monday
A deadly house fire east of Greensboro early Monday morning claimed the life of a well-known community member and left his wife hospitalized with serious injuries. Authorities confirmed that 75-year-old Michael Warren died in the fire, which broke out just before dawn on August 11 at the couple’s home on Alabama Highway 14. His wife,... Read More
Area anglers have until September 30 to enter 2025’s Black Belt Best Fish photo contest
Some of America’s best recreational fishing can be found in Alabama’s Black Belt. Many anglers search for trophy bass on Lake Eufaula, while some look for catfish or bluegill on the Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers. Others simply visit a local creek or stream to hook whatever is biting. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association... Read More
Workshop set in Sept. for area families on services for adults with disabilities
The University of South Alabama Regional Autism Network (USARAN) and the Alfred G. Adams, Jr. Optimist Club of Perry County are offering a free in-person workshop for families and professionals on navigating services for adults with disabilities. The workshop will be offered in Marion at the Albert Turner, Sr. Courthouse Annex on Thursday, Sept. 11... Read More
Marion hosted over 40 area athletes at first FMS community 5k
Pictured above are the participants and volunteers who came to Marion July 26 for Francis Marion School’s first annual Community 5k event, held on campus. On July 26th, Coach John Bolding and the Running Rams cross-country team hosted the first ever Francis Marion Community 5K around the Francis Marion school campus. The course took three... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 14, 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, 95¢... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 14, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN RE: THE ESTATE OF IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TIMOTHY D. MILLER, HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA Deceased.Case Number: 25-070 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE is hereby given to Justin David Miller that a hearing on the Petition for Probate of the Last Will and Testament for Timothy D. Miller has been scheduled for the... Read More
John Daniel Russell, Sr.
John Daniel Russell, Sr. (Danny), Age 75, of Brent, AL, passed away on August 2, 2025. Born on November 28, 1949, in Selma, AL, he was the son of Julian and Sally Russell. Danny was preceded in death by his wife, Denise Thompson Russell. Danny is survived by his children, Lydia Russell Fikes (Philip) and... Read More
Judy Violet Montz
Judy Violet Montz, age 78, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otha and Opal Montz; siblings, Dot Swinson, Hazel Martin, Phares Montz, and Dee Roy Montz. Judy is survived by her sisters, Annie McClellan, Mary Christa Wyatt, and Vera Sherman (Billy); brothers, Fineos... Read More
Jo Ann Holifield Bush
Jo Ann Holifield Bush, age 88, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2025. She was born May 27, 1937 to Joel Benton and Maude Pitts Holifield of Marion, Alabama who preceded her in death, as well as her husband of 52 years, John “Buddy” Bush, and sister Emma Elizabeth “Beth” Bolding.... Read More
Reynolds Chapel sets 19th Pastor’s Appreciation Sunday
The members of Reynolds Church are pleased to announce the 19th Pastor Appreciation Celebration honoring Pastor Rev. Roger Melton, Sr., and Sister Gwendolyn Melton for their dedicated spiritual leadership and service to the church and community. The celebration will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Reynolds Church. We are blessed... Read More