Goshen Lodge holds food drive
On Friday, November 14, 2025, Goshen Lodge 132 delivered over one thousand canned goods to the Perry County Department of Human Resources to be distributed to those in need of food in Perry County. Cans of ravioli, spaghetti, spam, meats, vegetables, corn, and other nutritious items were donated by the lodge to help those that... Read More
Moreland named to Ala. Military Hall of Honor in ceremony at MMI
The Alabama Military Hall of Honor held an induction ceremony for Staff Sergeant James Leslie Moreland, United States Army, on Friday November 14th at 11AM in the Marion Military Institute Chapel. Moreland was born on September 29, 1945, in Bessemer, Alabama. He joined the US Army in 1965 and completed extensive training to become a... Read More
Water outage grips Marion as Thanksgiving holiday approaches
Much of Marion has been without running water since early Friday, Nov. 21, and as of press time Sunday large parts of the city were still dry, with businesses closed, residents hauling bottled water, and local officials scrambling to arrange emergency supplies days before Thanksgiving. The City of Marion first warned customers of trouble early... Read More
Classifieds Week of Nov 27, 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¢ per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Nov 27, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: CARL T. NORFLEETv. ELNORA PERSONS &ADELE N. MOORE CASE NO. CV-2025-900039 To: Elnora Persons Please take notice that Carl T. Norfleet has filed a Complaint against you in the above-styled case pending in the Circuit Court of Perry County, Alabama. You must file an... Read More
Perry students recognized at West Central Alabama 4-H Rabbit Show
The West Central Alabama 4-H Rabbit Show brought excitement and pride to Perry County during the Central Alabama State Fair on November 5th at Selma Lions Club Park. Two talented local 4-H members showcased their creativity and walked away with top honors in the Artistic Expression category. Ma’Reekah Lawson, competing at the Senior Level, earned... Read More
Jimmy L. Nemo
Jimmy L. Nemo died on November 9, 2025. A viewing was held Monday, November 17, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 804 Washington Street, Marion. Interment followed on Tuesday,... Read More
Local charity announces ‘Sponsor a Family’ program
Love Is What Love Does, a local nonprofit, announced their “Sponsor a Family” program that began November 10 and will conclude on December 26 of this year. The program is aimed at community members who wish to give other families in the Hale, Perry, Houston, Dallas, Dale, and Coffee County areas food for the holiday... Read More
FMS’s King named Alabama D3 high school assistant principal of the year
The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASP), an affiliate of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS), proudly recognizes Dr. Theresa King as the 2025 High School Assistant Principal of the Year for District 3. The honor came as a complete and humbling surprise to Dr. King, who has never before received such... Read More
Karen Williams
Karen Williams of Centreville, born on February 26, 1945, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 80. She was a former resident of Marion who taught for a number of years at Southern Academy. A funeral service will be held at Centreville First Presbyterian Church in Centreville, AL on Thursday, November 20,... Read More