Joel Frederick Snodgrass
Joel Frederick “Squirrel” Snodgrass age 86, a truck driver, of Uniontown, AL died May 6, 2025 at his home. He was born May 30, 1938 in Marengo County, AL to Claudy G. Snodgrass, Jr. and Winnie B. Jordan Snodgrass. He attended Uniontown Church of God. He is survived by his son, Billy Joe Snodgrass; stepson,... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Celebrating Hospital Week at Hale County Hospital National Hospital Week 2025 is taking place from May 11th to 17th! This week offers a special opportunity to recognize and honor the dedicated healthcare professionals who make hospitals and health systems thrive. At Hale County Hospital, we are proud to celebrate the hard work, resilience, and dedication... Read More
Edward Lee Harris Jr.
Edward Lee Harris Jr., the son of Melvin and Barbara Turner, reached a significant milestone on Saturday, May 10th, graduating from Stillman College with a Bachelor of Science. This achievement came exactly 40 years after his mother, Barbara Paige Turner, graduated from the same institution, adding another chapter to the family’s educational legacy. Harris is... Read More
Kennie, Perry native, to helm LSA’s Selma law office
Legal Services Alabama (LSA), the state’s only nonprofit provider of free civil legal aid, is proud to announce the appointment of Tracy Kennie as the new Managing Attorney of its Selma office, serving the historic Black Belt region. Tracy Kennie’s journey with LSA began as a John Lewis Legal Fellow, a role designed to support... Read More
Uniontown Public Library will host award winning journalist tonight
The Uniontown Public Library will serve as the host site for award-winning journalist and author Miranda Spivack for a book signing and community conversation on Thursday, May 15, 2025, kicking off at 5:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Uniontown Library. Spivack will share highlights from... Read More
Jade Turner and Laura Beth Goode
Jade Turner and Laura Beth Goode were each awarded the Eleanor C. Drake Scholarship last month. The ceremony, organized by the Perry County Historical and Preservation Society, was held at the old Marion Female Seminary. Friends and family of the students were in attendance to hear essays written by the two young women. The scholarship... Read More
Marion Cemetery Board
The Marion Cemetery Board will be placing flags again this year to remember Memorial Day and all those who served our Nation and are no longer with us, especially those who gave their lives for their country and our freedom. Once again a family has donated the cost of the flags and they ask that... Read More
Oak Grove Augustine will hold annual Women and Men’s Day this Sunday, May 15, at 1:30
Oak Grove Augustine Baptist Church on Co. Rd. 6 will hold its Annual Women & Men’s Day Program on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 3267 County Road 6. Bishop Dr. Johnny L. Davis serves as pastor. This year’s guest speaker will be Bishop Dr. Hubert Dixon of Faith... Read More
Francis Marion School commencement will be held Monday evening, May 19
Francis Marion School will celebrate its graduating seniors with commencement exercises on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Albert Turner Sr. Gymnasium. The ceremony is being coordinated by administrator Dr. Theresa King, school counselor Mrs. Kornika Todd, and senior sponsor Mr. John Bolding. This year’s valedictorian is Jade Turner. She is the... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 15, 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