Questions remain as Marion votes to advertise municipal court position vacancies
The Marion City Council voted Tuesday night, Jan. 20, to advertise for the positions of municipal court magistrate, municipal judge, and municipal prosecutor. The move comes after more than a year of turnover inside Marion’s municipal court and amid ongoing questions about how key court functions have been handled since the resignation of long-time court... Read More
ADEM files suit against City of Marion for environmental violations
Suit alleges city failed to act on repeated warnings, has operated illegal dump at city shop since at least 2019 The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has gone to court against the City of Marion, alleging the city ignored a 2024 order to shut down and clean up an unauthorized dump site at the... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 29, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 29, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSFOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES Berean Headstart is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting firms to provide accounting and auditing services. A full copy of the RFP document is available by emailing:monica.bryant@bbhsal.com. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. All proposals must be received at: P.O. Box... Read More
Opera House will host story workshop on Jan. 31
A storytelling workshop led by nationally acclaimed storyteller Delores Hydock is planned at the Greensboro Opera House on Saturday, Jan. 31. The day-long workshop will invite participants to share their own stories and learn techniques for telling them in their own way, with Hydock offering tips drawn from her years of performing and teaching across... Read More
Carolyn Bailey Payne
Carolyn Bailey Payne, 89, of Moundville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 10, 2026. As per Carolyn’s instructions, the immediate family will hold a graveside service at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church this week. A Celebration of Life Service will be held later for all friends and relatives to attend. Reverend Michael... Read More
Malinda Fuller Graves
Malinda Fuller Graves was born on February 21, 1965, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She traded her earthly body for her heavenly home on January 9, 2026. A visitation for Malinda will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Magnolia Chapel South from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with services at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow... Read More
100 Black Men of West Ala. to hold heart health event in Tuscaloosa on Jan. 31
The 100 Black Men of West Alabama, Inc. will host a community event titled “Our Hearts and Health Matter” on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on the campus of Stillman College in the Wynn Center. The event is designed to raise awareness about heart health and address disparities in healthcare... Read More
Tom Barnette
Tom Barnette was born on August 16, 1962, and passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the age of 63. He graduated from Greensboro Public High School West in 1982 and was a resident of Brookwood, AL, at the time of his passing. He owned and was employed at Acro Electric in Tuscaloosa, AL.... Read More
Utility assistance available for residents of Hale, Perry
Community Service Programs of West Alabama is now scheduling appointments for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) help with power bills, using an automated phone system because of high demand. Appointments are first-come, first-served. Residents age 60 and older may begin scheduling LIHEAP appointments starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, by calling 1-833-836-7820.... Read More