The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Oral Health Office is excited to announce the ninth annual “Share Your Smile with Alabama” statewide photo contest. This competition is a great opportunity for Alabama parents and guardians to showcase their child’s smile. This contest is open to children living in Alabama who are Third-grade students OR... Read More

Hale County Hospital Selected As Diamond Impact Award Finalists; Continued Momentum in ER Funding Campaign Hale County Hospital is continuing to make meaningful progress in 2025, earning statewide recognition while also advancing critical local projects. Most recently, the hospital has earned statewide recognition for its healthcare excellence and community outreach efforts by The Caring Foundation,... Read More

For 16 years, Jimbo Hall of Greensboro has been the farm manager of Alabama Catfish, Inc. in Greensboro. The city of Greensboro has long been known as the Catfish Capital of Alabama. Recently, Hall was named 2025 Alabama Catfish Farmer of the Year by the Catfish Institute (TCI). He is a committed American farmer. Hall... Read More

A hearing in Sheriff Roy Fikes’s lawsuit against County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. and Perry County is set for today, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Fikes filed the civil action seeking declaratory and injunctive relief over who controls courthouse security, discipline of security personnel, and access to the courthouse. The complaint alleges Turner exceeded his... Read More

In celebration of Alabama Audubon’s Black Belt Birding Initiative, Magnolia Grove is thrilled to host “Birds in the Decorative Arts,” an exhibit curated by University of Alabama professor lan Crawford, in conjunction with the Alabama Historical Commission and Historic Magnolia Grove Foundation. The 19th century showcased its love for nature, and birds in particular, in... Read More

Sleep Inn property will be auctioned off in October after selling for over $1 million in 2022, DG market also listed Two of Marion’s most visible commercial properties are on the market this fall, including the Sleep Inn & Suites on Highway 5 and the newer Dollar General Market at the intersection of Highways 5... Read More

Uniontown’s runoff will send Ron Miller back to City Hall as Mayor, Long defeats Norfleet in D2 by one vote Incumbent Marion Mayor Dexter Hinton won Tuesday’s mayoral runoff over Travis Perkins, 673 to 478, according to unofficial totals released by the city. In the council District 2 runoff, Tommy Leon Kennie defeated Edd Miree... Read More