MMI breaks ground on new $35 million Rane Hall, math and science facility, with reception Aug. 15
Marion Military Institute (MMI) celebrated the construction of its new Math & Science building with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 15. Funded by a $35 million federal appropriation made possible by former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, this 50,000- square-foot facility will be named Anthony J. Rane Hall. Designed by Barrett Architecture Studio to blend into... Read More
Judge orders $315k bond forfeiture in case of ‘hit man’ who skipped trial
Perry County Circuit Judge Donald McMillan has ordered the forfeiture of a $351,000 bond in the case of Gerald Lee Hogue, a Missouri man facing multiple felony charges stemming from a 2021 shooting in Marion. Hogue, who was described by authorities as an out-of-state “hit man,” was first arrested after a tenmile chase through Perry... Read More
Hinton, Perkins will run off for mayor on Sept. 23
Marion will seat two new council members after Tuesday’s election; Uniontown will see runoff for mayor, two council positions Municipal elections in Perry County produced mixed results Tuesday, with several contests decided outright while others will head to a September runoff. In Marion, the mayor’s race will go to a runoff between incumbent mayor Dexter... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 28, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County): $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or fewer. Each additional word: 75¢. Payment required in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County): $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or fewer. Each additional word: 95¢. Payment required in advance of publication. Cards of... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 28, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE Notice Of Completion Notice is hereby given that Robinson & Sons Construction Services, Inc., 80 5th Ave, Haleyville, AL 35565, has completed the Swimming Pool Tank Rehabilitation, DRA Project No. AL-7730 and DWSRF Project No. FS010248-03 for the City of Marion. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection... Read More
Introducing the 2025-26 Project Horseshoe Farm Perry County Fellows
Dom hails from Peotone, Illinois, a small town just outside the bustle of Chicago. As an older brother to a younger sister and brother, he brings a big smile and an even bigger heart to the community. A proud graduate of the University of Iowa (Go Hawkeyes!), Dom majored in biochemistry and even graduated a... Read More
Sprott man dies after being struck by car while walking in Greene Co.
A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 3:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, has claimed the life of a Sprott man. The pedestrian, Tobias G. Griffin, 39, who was in the roadway at the time of the crash, was fatally injured when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. Griffin was pronounced deceased... Read More
Horton announces for Marion City Council, District 5
Sharon Horton, candidate for Marion City Council, District 5, submitted the following announcement of her candidacy: “Hello everyone, I’m Sharon Horton. I am a candidate for the Marion city council seat in district 5. Not all of you know me, but some of you may remember me from my time at the Marion city ballpark... Read More
Ophelia McNeal
Ophelia McNeal, 95, of Uniontown, Alabama, died on August 4, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1930. Public viewing was held Friday, August 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Glen White Memorial Funeral Home, 255 Franklin Street, Uniontown. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Glovers... Read More
Cecil F. Griffin
Cecil F. Griffin, 70, of Marion, Alabama, died on August 9, 2025. He was born on October 16, 1954. Public viewing will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street in Marion. Funeral services were held Monday, August 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.... Read More