Bufford reportedly resigns as Marion police chief this week
Marion Police Chief Tony Bufford has reportedly tendered his resignation from the position, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Bufford, who had originally served the city as chief beginning in the early 2000s, returned to the position a few years ago at the request of the mayor and council. Bufford’s last day in... Read More
Edwards, former law officer here, arrested for theft
Franklin Nelson Edwards, a resident of Marion and former interim fire chief of Selma, has been arrested and charged with first-degree theft of property. Edwards, who has served in various law enforcement capacities in Perry County and previously sought the Democratic nomination for Perry County Sheriff, was taken into custody on July 26. According to... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 1, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 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) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 1, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMACase No. 23-071IN RE:Estate of James Edward Davis, Deceased. NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Ida Davis, as Personal Representative of the Estate of James Edward Davis, on Nov. 14, 2023 by the Probate Court of Hale... Read More
Garden season is not over: what to do in late July
Where did 2024 go? While half of the year may be gone, that doesn’t mean your gardening season is over. There are still many things to do in July to help you finish the year out strong. Summer Garden Strongholds Bethany O’Rear, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent,... Read More
Watchman, Herald bring home awards in first amendment, public service, business
The Greensboro Watchman, Inc. is proud to announce that its two newspapers, The Greensboro Watchman and the Perry County Herald (now the Times-Standard-Herald), received several awards at the annual Alabama Media Awards on June 29 in Orange Beach. “Unlike last year, sadly, this year we did not bring home any first place awards,” said publisher... Read More
Michael George Flohr
Michael George Flohr, 75 of Greensboro, passed away July 18, 2024 at home. He will be buried at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. He was born Feb. 9, 1949. He is survived by his daughter; Kristina Marie Ridley of Moundville, Alabama and his sister; Donna Flohr Trapp of Au Gres, Michigan. He was... Read More
Gina Sue Tyler
Gina Sue Tyler, age 62, passed away on July 10, 2024, at DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Al surrounded by her family. In regard to a service or memorial, arrangements will be made later and announced. Gina was born September 01,1961 to the late Eugene and Annie Sue Turner. She was born in Birmingham and lived... Read More
Teressa Marie Thigpen Colburn
Teressa Marie Thigpen Colburn, 82, of Moundville, passed away July 11, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Providence Baptist Church in Gallion with Pastor Tom Strickland officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be... Read More
Gina Sue Tyler
Gina Sue Tyler, age 62, passed away on July 10, 2024, at DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Al surrounded by her family. In regard to a service or memorial, arrangements will be made later and announced. Gina was born September 01,1961 to the late Eugene and Annie Sue Turner. She was born in Birmingham and lived... Read More