Qualifying period ends with challengers for mayor, all city council positions in Marion
The City of Marion’s upcoming municipal election is set, with a full slate of candidates qualifying to run for mayor and all five city council seats. The qualifying period officially ended at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24. Four candidates will appear on the ballot for mayor. Incumbent Dexter Hinton is seeking reelection and will... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 26, 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 June 26, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE A BILLTO BE ENTITLEDAN ACT Relating to Perry County; to establish a new voting center. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. There is established a new voting center in Perry County to serve the voters of Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. The new voting center shall be located... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 19, 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 June 19, 2025
Legal Notice In The Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama In Re: The Estate of GEORGIA MAE ANDERSON, Deceased. Case No.: 25-2779 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO: TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to SAMUEL D. BRYANT, as Personal Representative of the Estate of GEORGIA MAE ANDERSON, deceased on the 15th day of November... Read More
Poster Contest for 2025
Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Alabama Association hosted a Poster Contest for 2025 for all schools in Perry County. This year’s theme was: Home is where the Habitat. First place winner was Deanthany Coleman, second place, Brittany Webb, and winner teacher was Ms. Anita Scott. The winners were from Frances Marion... Read More
Cook cousins graduate, head to UAB and UA
First cousins Wesley Mills Cook and Ava Gabrielle Cook are graduates of the Class of 2025 from their respective high schools. Wesley’s graduation from Homewood High School was held at Samford University in Birmingham on May 17, 2025. Her Diploma was with an Advanced Academic Endorsement. Wesley was actively involved in “Nexus” and “Continuum” Show... Read More
Shelton recognized as likely Perry County’s first-ever heptathlete
According to the records that can be found online, Ke’Lashia Shelton became Perry County’s first ever Heptathlete. The Hepathlon is a two-day event that includes seven total events. On May 13th at Hoover High School, Shelton raced the 100M hurdles, jumped in the high jump, threw the shot put, and ended with the 200M dash.... Read More
Regional hiring event will be Tuesday, June 24 in Tuscaloosa
West AlabamaWorks is inviting job seekers to attend a hiring event on Tuesday, June 24 at New Heights Community Resource Center (3834 21st St. in Tuscaloosa) from 9 a.m. to noon. “Community hiring events are essential to connecting job seekers with local employers,” said Executive Director of West AlabamaWorks Donny Jones. “We want to encourage... Read More
Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Committee announces 2025 scholarship recipients in Perry
In loving memory of the late Annie Essex, her family and friends initiated the Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2005 to award scholarships to graduating seniors within the Perry County School System. Continued implementation of this program will enable us to keep Annie’s legacy of service and generosity alive, as well as, promote, foster,... Read More