Marion’s 2022 audit reveals ongoing weaknesses
Revenue from struggling water system is Marion’s sole positive position, while city ran a general fund deficit of over $1 million for the year The Times-Standard-Herald has obtained a copy of Banks, Finley, and White’s outside audit of the City of Marion’s 2022 fiscal year. The long-delayed audit shows a negative General Fund balance, unrecorded... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Dec 11, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION DATES: December 4, 2025, December 11, 2025, December 18, 2025NEWSPAPER: The Times-Standard-Herald NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Donna S. Cooley and Christopher Hudson, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee... Read More
ABBA launches 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest
Webb Pass harvested this buck while hunting with his grandfather and entered it into last year’s ALBBAA Big Buck Photo Contest. (Photo courtesy of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association) Alabama’s Black Belt has earned a reputation as one of America’s premiere deer hunting destinations, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to... Read More
Mary Alice Jackson
Mary Alice Jackson, 106, died Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born January 10, 1919. With deep love and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, her family announced her transition from this life on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Mrs. Jackson’s long life was a testament to faith, strength and grace. She touched many hearts through... Read More
Hoggle named to ‘The 87’ at Troy Univ
Haley Hoggle of Moundville, AL, has been selected by Troy University as a member of “The 87”. The 87, formerly Who’s Who, recognizes juniors, seniors and graduate students who have excelled in campus leadership and in their academic area. Selections are made based on academic standing, community service, leadership ability and potential for continued success.... Read More
Rhone will keynote Shelton graduation ceremony December 12
All events are open to the public. Ceremonies will take place in the Martin Campus Gymnasium and will be live-streamed on the College’s YouTube channel. It is important to note that doors will remain closed after each ceremony begins. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating. Overflow seating will be available in the... Read More
Historic photo exhibit will open today at 10:00 on Lincoln School campus
An exhibit of historic civil rights photographs by the late photographer Matt Herron will open in Marion next week, part of a community-led effort to return his images to the places and people they depict. “Matt Herron: A Living Archive” will be on display Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Phillips Memorial... Read More
Officials point fingers as proposals fail on tie votes
The Marion City Council split three to three Monday night on two measures tied to the city’s troubled water system, then saw Mayor Dexter Hinton abruptly declare the meeting over without a motion or vote to adjourn and without taking public comment that was listed as an item on the agenda. The deadlock came less... Read More
Classifieds Week of Dec 04, 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, 95¢ per word.Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Dec 4, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO HEIRS AND INTERESTED PARTIES Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Tonia Cephus and Tony Cephus, have filed an Affidavit of Heirship concerning the estate of Dwight Delanor Cephus, deceased, regarding property located in Hale County, Alabama. All persons claiming any interest in said property, or who may have a lawful... Read More