James Hollins, Jr.
James Hollins, Jr., age 78, of Marion, passed away on October 11, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1947. Viewing was held on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens Street in Marion. A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday,... Read More
County looks to hire new animal control officer to cover Perry
The Perry County Commission is accepting applications for an Animal Control Officer, with the deadline set for Friday, November 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The position will enforce county and municipal laws on the care and control of domestic and wild animals. The officer will respond to calls about stray or dangerous animals, capture them... Read More
ALDOT seeking bids for $1.5 million road resurfacing in Perry
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface an 8.3- mile stretch of State Route 219 in Perry County, with bid opening set for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at ALDOT headquarters in Montgomery. The Federal Aid project, listed as STPAA-HSIP-0219(508), will include micro-milling, new asphalt resurfacing, and traffic striping on SR-219 from... Read More
Snead charged Tuesday with shooting into Thompson Circle home March 19
Derrick Jerome Snead, 29, was arrested Tuesday and charged in a March shooting that sent rifle and handgun rounds into an occupied home on Thompson Circle in Marion. According to a criminal complaint filed in Perry County District Court, the shooting happened in the early morning hours of March 19, 2025, at 120 Thompson Circle.... Read More
Friday is ‘Perry County Be Ready Day,’ focusing on emergency preparedness
The Perry County Commission, in partnership with Emergency Management and community partners, will be hosting the Perry County Be Ready Day on October 31st from 9AM to 1PM at the courthouse annex on Washington Street. This event is an opportunity for leaders, organizations, and community members to work together in an effort to improve the... Read More
East Perry Class of ‘75 has 50-year reunion
Members of the East Perry High School Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th High School Class Gathering on October 18, 2025, at the home of Loretta Wilson. Pictured from left to right, front row: Marilyn McCarroll Washington, Elaine Melton Martin, Willie C. Fuller Edwards, and Pastor Leo King. Back row: Loretta Wilson, Pastor Fairest F.... Read More
Two from Uniontown arrested in North Alabama, charged with October 12 capital murder of Cain
Two Uniontown men, Jayelynn L. Cole, 19, and Martrell Darail Carlisle, 19, have been arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in the Oct. 12, 2025 killing of 21-yearold Shermain Jawan Cain in Uniontown, Perry County. According to criminal complaints filed this week, prosecutors allege Cole and Carlisle intentionally caused Cain’s death by... Read More
Final hearing set for November 5 in lawsuit between Fikes and Turner
The dispute between Sheriff Roy Fikes and Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner over who controls staffing and other operations in the sheriff’s office is now set for a final hearing next week. Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins has scheduled the case for Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 9:00 a.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the... Read More
Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program to host caregiver workshop in Selma Nov. 5
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, the Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program will host an educational workshop designed to support and empower caregivers and seniors in the community. Themed “Compassion in Action: Empowering Caregivers and Seniors,” the workshop will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 30, 2025
Classified Ad Rates Minimum Rate (In Hale or Perry County) $20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word over 20: $0.75 per word. Payable in advance of publication. Minimum Rate (Outside Hale or Perry County) $20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word over 20: $0.95 per word. Payable... Read More