Workshop set in Sept. for area families on services for adults with disabilities
The University of South Alabama Regional Autism Network (USARAN) and the Alfred G. Adams, Jr. Optimist Club of Perry County are offering a free in-person workshop for families and professionals on navigating services for adults with disabilities. The workshop will be offered in Marion at the Albert Turner, Sr. Courthouse Annex on Thursday, Sept. 11... Read More
Marion hosted over 40 area athletes at first FMS community 5k
Pictured above are the participants and volunteers who came to Marion July 26 for Francis Marion School’s first annual Community 5k event, held on campus. On July 26th, Coach John Bolding and the Running Rams cross-country team hosted the first ever Francis Marion Community 5K around the Francis Marion school campus. The course took three... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 14, 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¢... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 14, 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 the... Read More
John Daniel Russell, Sr.
John Daniel Russell, Sr. (Danny), Age 75, of Brent, AL, passed away on August 2, 2025. Born on November 28, 1949, in Selma, AL, he was the son of Julian and Sally Russell. Danny was preceded in death by his wife, Denise Thompson Russell. Danny is survived by his children, Lydia Russell Fikes (Philip) and... Read More
Judy Violet Montz
Judy Violet Montz, age 78, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otha and Opal Montz; siblings, Dot Swinson, Hazel Martin, Phares Montz, and Dee Roy Montz. Judy is survived by her sisters, Annie McClellan, Mary Christa Wyatt, and Vera Sherman (Billy); brothers, Fineos... Read More
Jo Ann Holifield Bush
Jo Ann Holifield Bush, age 88, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2025. She was born May 27, 1937 to Joel Benton and Maude Pitts Holifield of Marion, Alabama who preceded her in death, as well as her husband of 52 years, John “Buddy” Bush, and sister Emma Elizabeth “Beth” Bolding.... Read More
Reynolds Chapel sets 19th Pastor’s Appreciation Sunday
The members of Reynolds Church are pleased to announce the 19th Pastor Appreciation Celebration honoring Pastor Rev. Roger Melton, Sr., and Sister Gwendolyn Melton for their dedicated spiritual leadership and service to the church and community. The celebration will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Reynolds Church. We are blessed... Read More
Main Street Marion awarded $148k grant for Vaiden Field, Perry Lakes, other projects
Main Street Marion has received a $148,000 grant to develop an extensive economic growth plan for the City of Marion and Perry County. The plan will focus on the Perry Lakes Park redevelopment, downtown Marion business revitalization, and an economic development assessment of Vaiden Field, according to Main Street Marion President Donald Bennett. The group... Read More
FOCUS Act, new Alabama state law, will regulate phone possession at school
The FOCUS Act, signed into law by Governor Ivey in May, goes into effect as students return to school for the 2025-2026 academic year. FOCUS, which stands for Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety, prohibits students in Alabama’s public schools from using wireless communication devices in classrooms during instructional time. Smartphones, cell phones,... Read More