Susan Cook
Lillian Susan Cook, 54 of Moundville, Alabama passed away the morning of August 5, 2022 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Susan was born in Eutaw, Alabama to Ernest C. Clayton and Barbara Johnston Clayton on August 25, 1967. She attended high school at Hillcrest High School and graduated in 1985. Susan then went on to pursuing a... Read More
Carlton Fowlkes
Carlton Fowlkes died August 2 at the age of 70. He was born on September 1, 1951 in Newbern, Perry County, Alabama to Mr. Goree Fowlkes, Jr. and Mrs. Lula Mae Norfleet Fowlkes. Carlton was a kind and gentle spirit. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Oak Grove United Methodist Church where... Read More
Extension Service works to promote sustainibility in Alabama agriculture
A piece of history that you may not find written in the history books is the work that the Alabama Cooperative Extension System has done to improve efficiencies and sustainability. For decades, Alabama Extension professionals have worked–often behind the scenes–to help Alabama plant and animal producers implement sustainable management practices to improve their efficiency. Efficient... Read More
Marion’s lawsuit against Perry County over old Armory building dismissed
The case filed by the City of Marion regarding the County and its use of the Old Armory building was dismissed on Monday, August 1st. The suit had been originally filed on April 14th, 2022. The suit dealt with claims by the City that the County had been given the building and neglected it, leaving... Read More
Davis and Cornelia Street residents say their streets are in disrepair
At the City Council meeting on August 1st, several concerned citizens came forward to lament the state of Davis Street and East Cornelia Street. Situated on Marion’s northside, the roads have fallen under disrepair, even as the County has been working on repairing the striping and conditions of other county roads, notably County Road 12,... Read More
Email from Marion mayor asks council to approve raise outside of public vote
The Perry County Herald has obtained an email forwarded to Marion’s City Council by Mayor Dexter Hinton regarding the requested raise for City Clerk Laura Hinton. In it, Hinton asks the council members to approve the raise outside of an open meeting. “This email is to request that the clerk’s salary be increased to $65,000... Read More
Perry schools announce improved safety measures
Perry County School District’s improved safety measures for the new school year include a new provision on backpacks. Starting this year, all students ranging from PreK-12 will be required to use clear backpacks. The Perry County School District will provide all students with a clear ba\ckpack, along with school supplies at the beginning of the... Read More
Legal Notices Week of August 4, 2022
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. DR-2011-000017.01 John B. Hayes, Plaintiff V. Stacey Ann Stephens Hayes, Defendant NOTICE OF MOTION FOR CLERK’S DEED Stacey Ann Stephens Hayes, Defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer John B. Hayes’ Motion for Clerk’s Deed and other relief by thirty (30) days from... Read More
R.C. Hatch welcomes Lewis as new coach
Robert C. Hatch High School is welcoming Coach Cyontai Lewis to the Bobcat Nation. Serving as the school’s new Head Football Coach, Lewis will also act as a physical education teacher. A native of Greene County, Lewis hails from Eutaw, Alabama, where he went directly to the University of Florida. Lewis was a student athlete,... Read More
Southern announces calendar for upcoming 2022-2023 school year
For the first semester, beginning Thursday, August 4, there will be an open house for students and parents beginning at 4:30 PM and ending at 5:30 PM. The first day of school for students will be August 8, with it being a half day, students will dismiss at 11:30 AM. September 5, there will be... Read More