Planting tips for spring gardening
Preparing the soil is key to a good garden The rich soil of the Black Belt region is like gold to home gardeners. Lovely home gardens require planning and regular attention. The Tuskegee University Extension Program offers several tips to help with your gardening needs. Select a planting site that has full sun. Vegetables do... Read More
David Thornton
David Thornton, 92, of Newbern, died March 5, 2026, in Greensboro. He was born March 12, 1933. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, at 1:30 p.m. at New Mission Church, County Road 20, Newbern, with burial following at Croom Cemetery in Newbern.
Cooking in the Black Belt
“How do you even make a pie crust?” I found myself asking this very question over the years anytime I approached making a pie. Up until last summer, I relied on the cookie crust variety of pie or store bought crusts—both frozen and refrigerated. It was in June of last year that I put my... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 12, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, $1.25 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, $1.25 per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 12, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA JOHNNY STEVENSON, JR.,Plaintiff, v. JUD JOHNSON,Defendant. 53-CV-2025-900038.00 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATTION The Plaintiff having made a Motion for Service by Publication supported by the Affidavit of Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robert H. Turner, Sr., stating that Jud Johnson has been a resident of his last known... Read More
Deliah Anderson
Deliah Anderson was born May 9, 1959, and died February 25, 2026, in Uniontown, Alabama. She was 66. Visitation will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, 322 North Street, Uniontown. A second visitation will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, from... Read More
Jessie Thompkins
Jessie Thompkins died February 21, 2026. A viewing will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Simpson Chapel, 516 Pine Drive, Marion. Interment will follow... Read More
Mrs. Eola Louise King-Hogue
Mrs. Eola Louise King-Hogue, 88, passed away on February 24, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1937. A viewing will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at... Read More
Dr. William Gerald Moore
Dr. William Gerald “Jerry” Moore, age 79, of Marion, Alabama, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Gainesville, GA. Born on July 24, 1946, in Marion, Jerry was the son of Aubrey & Eloise Moore. Throughout his life, he was known for his quick wit, determined spirit, ability to innovate, and raw intelligence. He was... Read More
Michael Thomas Morrison
Michael Thomas Morrison passed away February 27, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born March 12, 1951, to the late Thomas Jefferson Morrison and Ollie Mae Fuqua Morrison. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Lester Brewer, and sister-in-law, Cindy Morrison. He is survived by his son, Scott (Angela) Morrison; grandchildren, Emily... Read More