Francis Marion School Lady Rams defeated the Breakthrough Broncos
The Francis Marion School Lady Rams defeated the Breakthrough Broncos yet again on the volleyball court to end their regular season. The postseason begins October 15th with the area tournament at Billingsley High School. The Lady Rams will face off against Maplesville at 2:30 p.m. The championship match will follow at 4:00 p.m.
Berean Head Start joins the fight against breast cancer with “Stroll for the Cause”
On Friday morning, the children, families, and staff of Berean Head Start will step out into the community for a meaningful walk around the Perry County Courthouse. Dressed in pink and full of energy, our program will participate in a “Stroll for the Cause” to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show support for... Read More
ATRC Area Agency on Aging’s ‘Santa for Seniors’ adoptions open from Oct. 1 through Nov. 15
Christmas. The most wonderful time of the year! But not for everyone. Many needy seniors never experience the joys of Christmas. Help change this by partnering with the ATRC Aging to sponsor a senior for the 7th Annual Santa for Seniors service project. Seniors are available to adopt between October 1-November 15. To sponsor a... Read More
Tuberville names Marion’s Brewer ‘Veteran of the Month’
U.S. Army National Guard Capt. Tamara Brewer of Marion has been named Alabama’s October “Veteran of the Month,” an honor announced in a video released by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s office. Brewer, who grew up in Mobile, enlisted in the Alabama Army National Guard with a goal of helping in times of crisis after seeing... Read More
Hearing set for this afternoon in lawsuit between sheriff, chairman
A hearing in Sheriff Roy Fikes v. Albert Turner Jr., et al. is set for 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 9, before Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins. Court notices show the proceeding will run from the upstairs courtroom at the Perry County Courthouse in Marion with a virtual link available. The clerk’s e-notice, issued Oct.... Read More
Members of the Southern Academy chapter of the National Honor Society
Students pictured are the members of the Southern Academy chapter of the National Honor Society: seniors Bryleigh Butler, Brooks Henderson and Lewis Prewitt; and sophomores Charlie Christian, Caroline Christmas, Sean Collins, Will Eddins, Marietta Holmes, Taylor Kyser, Oliver Leuthner, Wyatt Martin, Carlie Odom, Samantha Potter and Silas Washburn.
Norfleet contests Uniontown council race he lost by one vote, alleging official misconduct
Sherman Norfleet has filed a formal contest of the Uniontown District 2 runoff, seeking to overturn Dudley Long’s one-vote victory and asking a judge to let him examine the ballots cast in the Sept. 23 election. Norfleet’s filings, stamped Oct. 6 by the Perry County Circuit Clerk, argue the race was marred by “misconduct on... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 9, 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,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Oct 9, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: JU-2022-121.04 IN THE MATTER OF: TAKIYAH LOZA NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Brittany Loza (Mother) You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Montgomery County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights... Read More
STEAM-based art camp for students at Shelton Oct. 13
Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Continuing Education will offer a one-day art camp for students in grades three through five on October 13 at the College’s Martin Campus from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The cost is $60 per student and includes lunch and a snack. Participants will spend the day enjoying interactive, S.T.E.A.M. (science,... Read More