Legal Notices – Week of April 28, 2022
Legal Notice Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. STPAA-NR13(951)HALE AND PERRY COUNTIES, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on April 29, 2022 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Safety Improvements (Curb Ramp... Read More
Over 4,000 attended inaugural Black Belt Reunion Blues Show in Marion
“We know it’s hot, but we came to party,” said emcee Portia Shepherd on Saturday as the first band was setting up. It was the middle of the day, and while some folks had been tailgating all day, things were just getting started. “We ain’t been outside in two years!” Shepherd quipped, and the excitement... Read More
James ‘Bud’ Rinehart
James “Bud” Ferrell Rinehart, age 89, of Heiberger, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Bud was born April 26, 1932. Bud was an Honored Serviceman of the United States Army, a Godly, loving father, brother, and friend to all. He is survived by one son, James Creg Rinehart; one daughter, Susan Cochran (Greg);... Read More
Rams’ Deldrick Shelton scores another win in Tuscaloosa championships
On April 21, the Francis Marion Running Rams competed at Northridge High School in the West Alabama & Tuscaloosa City/County High School Championships. Deldrick Shelton, who previously won the Huffman High Smart Taxx Invitational in the high jump category, with 5’6”, faced a much high level of competition than he had at Huffman. Both Shelton... Read More
Uniontown artist Jason Irvin finds inspiration in the Black Belt
Artist and Black Belt native Jason Irvin has been busy. Followers of his social media accounts will see that the painter and sketch artist has been producing art relentlessly in recent months, and he’s wasted no time in putting that art out into the world. This past weekend, Irvin traveled to Oxford, Mississippi along with... Read More
G.B. Woods, longtime Newbern Mercantile Co. proprietor, dies
G.B. Woods of Newbern (center), who owned Newbern Mercantile Co. for decades, last week. Woods is pictured above with his sisters Jean Woods Watson (left) and Sydney Woods Chasteen (right). In lieu of a funeral, the family held a visitation at home in Newbern on Saturday, April 30.
Taylor will hold community mural painting in U’town on April 23 and 24
The Community Foundation of Uniontown announced that artist TresTaylor will be coming toUniontown to paint a muralin the city. Painting willtake place with the help ofvolunteers on Saturday,April 23, and Sunday, April24, from 9am-5pm on bothdays.Taylor has partnered withCan’d Aid with a ventureknown as The Revolutionof Joy. The mission of thisproject is beautifying communities across... Read More
Alabama Youth Outdoor Experience is May 14 here
Perry County ExtensionOffice will be hosting theirinaugural Alabama YouthOutdoor Experience on Saturday, May 14 at the RalphEagle Memorial Arena onHwy 14. From 10 a.m. to 2p.m., youth up to 15-years old can participate in a variety of activities such as:shooting sports, aquatic education, fire safety, andwildlife conservation. Therewill be door prizes for participants. A guardian... Read More
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell plans town hall meeting today in Marion
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell,whose Seventh Congressional District includesPerry County and the rest ofthe Black Belt, will host atown hall meeting in Marion today, Thursday, April21, beginning at 1:15 p.m.The meeting, part ofSewell’s “Congress in YourCommunity” tour, will beheld on the campus of Marion Military Institute, in thechapel. It will begin at 1:15p.m. with a press... Read More
Register by May 23 for Marion Academy summer care program
Marion Academy is offering summer care forschool-aged children thiscoming summer season.There are a limited numberof spots available, with registration now open. Registration will close on May 23. Call 334-683-8204 oremail maoffice@marionacademy.com for further information or any questions.Online registration is alsoavailable.