Two from Uniontown arrested in North Alabama, charged with October 12 capital murder of Cain
Two Uniontown men, Jayelynn L. Cole, 19, and Martrell Darail Carlisle, 19, have been arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in the Oct. 12, 2025 killing of 21-yearold Shermain Jawan Cain in Uniontown, Perry County. According to criminal complaints filed this week, prosecutors allege Cole and Carlisle intentionally caused Cain’s death by... Read More
Final hearing set for November 5 in lawsuit between Fikes and Turner
The dispute between Sheriff Roy Fikes and Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner over who controls staffing and other operations in the sheriff’s office is now set for a final hearing next week. Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins has scheduled the case for Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 9:00 a.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the... Read More
Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program to host caregiver workshop in Selma Nov. 5
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, the Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program will host an educational workshop designed to support and empower caregivers and seniors in the community. Themed “Compassion in Action: Empowering Caregivers and Seniors,” the workshop will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 30, 2025
Classified Ad Rates Minimum Rate (In Hale or Perry County) $20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word over 20: $0.75 per word. Payable in advance of publication. Minimum Rate (Outside Hale or Perry County) $20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word over 20: $0.95 per word. Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Oct 30, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE Publication Dates: October 16, 2025; October 23, 2025; October 30, 2025Newspaper: The Times Standard Herald MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tashery S Otway-Smithers, unmarried, originally in favor of Wachovia Bank National Association, on October 3, 2008, said mortgage... Read More
Kevin Chandler
Kevin Chandler, 44, of Uniotown, died Saturday, Oct. 11 in Selma. He was born July 18, 1981. Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Rock Chapel A.M.E.... Read More
ALDOT seeks input on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is inviting residents across the state to share their vision for Alabama’s future transportation system by participating in the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) survey, open Oct. 1–31, 2025. The SWTP is Alabama’s guide to the development of transportation investments and priorities for the next 20 years. It covers highways,... Read More
Motion hearing set for December 18 in Cole v. Newbern lawsuit
Hale County Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins has reset a hearing on a defense motion to dismiss in Cole v. Newbern to Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., continuing an October setting while the parties coordinate a site investigation they say could bear on the issues raised in the motion. The motion had been... Read More
Scholarships available for students in Mediacom’s service area
Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors planning to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 25th consecutive year, and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Starting in the fall of 2026, scholarship recipients have the flexibility to use the financial... Read More
ASHL met in Montgomery October 14-16
The Alabama Silver Haired Legislature (ASHL) convened October 14-16, 2025, in Montgomery to discuss and advance issues vital to the well-being of Alabama’s senior citizens. The purpose of the ASHL is to provide representation by seniors throughout the state to inform the Alabama Legislature of specific needs affecting constituents in their districts. During the session,... Read More