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
Edward James Crews
Edward James Crews, 75, of Marion, Alabama, died on August 9, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1950. A public viewing will be held Friday, August 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street in Marion. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at... Read More
APSC tells homeowners: call before you dig
The Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) reminds homeowners to contact 811 at least two days before starting digging projects in their yards or around their homes. “Whether you’re a homeowner tackling a weekend project or a contractor on the job, contacting 811 before you dig is essential,” President Cynthia Lee Almond said. “It’s a free... Read More
Clara Mae Boozer
Clara Mae Boozer, affectionately known as Maw to most everyone, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on November 28, 1926, to Walter and Ethel Johnson and married Elwin Lester Boozer on January 1, 1946. She lived most of her life in the Greensboro area until she... Read More
Municipal elections in Marion, Uniontown will be Tues., Aug. 26
Four candidates vying for Mayor position in Marion , five seeking the same office in Uniontown Municipal elections across Perry County are scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with polling places open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters in both Marion and Uniontown will see competitive races for mayor as well as for nearly... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 21, 2025
Classified Ad Rates Minimum Rate (In Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word: $0.75.Payment required in advance of publication. Minimum Rate (Outside Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion for up to 20 words. Each additional word: $0.95.Payment required in advance of publication. Card of Thanks, Birthday Greetings, Memoriams,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 21, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN RE: THE ESTATE OF IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TIMOTHY D. MILLER, HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA Deceased. Case Number: 25-070 NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE is hereby given to Justin David Miller that a hearing on the Petition for Probate of the Last Will and Testament for Timothy D. Miller has been scheduled for... Read More
Area high school students can take ACT or SAT at MMI— register now
Area high school students planning to take the ACT or SAT can register to test at Marion Military Institute (MMI), which is serving as a national testing site for the 2025–2026 academic year. ACT test dates at MMI are scheduled for September 6, 2025, October 18, 2025, and February 14, 2026. SAT test dates are... Read More
West AL employers can register now for Tuscaloosa hiring event Sept. 9
West Alabama Works! is partnering with the Tuscaloosa County School System to invite employers to participate in the upcoming Tuscaloosa County Hiring Event on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Holt High School. This event is designed to connect your business with local job seekers who are ready to work. Participating employers... Read More