Breakthrough Broncos hosted relay meet March 8 with other schools from the area
On March 8th, the Breakthrough Broncos hosted a Relay Meet at the Marion Military Institute track that included Breakthrough, Francis Marion, Greensboro, and Hale County. The meet was not your typical meet. Instead of mostly individual events with a few relays, it incorporated an array of different types of relays with a few individual events.... Read More
Two Perry County teens arrested for first-degree robbery on March 3
Two 18-year-old men have been arrested on felony charges of first-degree robbery in Perry County. Demarcus Johnson of Uniontown, and Fredrick Wilson of Tuscaloosa were both arrested on Monday, March 3 and charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree burglary. The criminal complaints against both men allege that on or about February 18, the two suspects... Read More
First Congregational Church of Marion awarded $500k grant for preservation effort
The First Congregational Church of Marion has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Preserving Black Churches program, a part of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund under the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The funding will support critical repairs, including stabilizing and restoring the church’s foundation and addressing other pressing structural needs. Located... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 13, 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 are 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 are 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Alabama was most-scammed state in ‘23, how to protect yourself
Ever received a suspicious or confusing call or text, particularly during tax season? Scammers use this and other schemes to trick people into providing sensitive information. It is essential to know how to recognize these scams, no matter what scheme is used. March 2-8, 2025, is National Consumer Protection Week. This annual event brings awareness... Read More
ADPH asks for help in assessing women’s health
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) asks for the help of Alabamians to assess the health needs of women of childbearing age, infants, children, and youth in the state. One way the public can assist is by participating in an anonymous online survey that is to be completed by families, youth, and healthcare providers.... Read More
‘Move Alabama’ challenge, encouraging physical fitness, started March 1
It’s time to move, Alabama. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s fourth annual Move Alabama Challenge begins March 1. Move Alabama is a community physical activity challenge to encourage Alabamians to exercise in their hometown. Erin Reznicek, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) program director, said families in low-income and rural communities often face challenges... Read More
‘Move Alabama’ challenge, encouraging physical fitness, started March 1
It’s time to move, Alabama. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s fourth annual Move Alabama Challenge begins March 1. Move Alabama is a community physical activity challenge to encourage Alabamians to exercise in their hometown. Erin Reznicek, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) program director, said families in low-income and rural communities often face challenges... Read More
Legal Notices Week of March 13, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: THE MATTER OF AKERS, EMMALYN ROSE (DOB: 12/02/2018) CASE NO. JU-2022-44.02andAKERS, CASSIE ANN (DOB: 11/08/2019) CASE NO. JU-2022-43.02 a minor child. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PATERNAL RIGHTS TO: Ami Lee Von Brethorst, a/k/a Ami Lee Vonbrethorst, mother of said children, and Jamie... Read More
Walter F. Cotton
Walter F. Cotton was born on November 20, 1936, and passed away on February 20, 2025, at the age of 88. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens Street in Marion. A funeral service will take place... Read More