First hearing in lawsuit between sheriff and county postponed until this week
The defendants in Sheriff Roy Fikes’ lawsuit filed their answer and a motion that pushed last week’s setting to this Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. Judge Marvin W. Wiggins reset the hearing by agreement of the parties; no ruling on Fikes’s request for an injunction had been entered as of press time. In their... Read More
Southern Academy’s 2025 Homecoming Court announced
Southern Academy’s 2025 Homecoming Court is as follows: back row, from left, Jaclyn Doss, senior maid; Anna Kate Morrison, homecoming queen; Cason Sexton, homecoming king; and Mary Elizabeth Kyser, junior maid. Seated are Carlie Odom, sophomore maid; Hailey Johnston, freshman maid; Brynlee Lawrence, eighthgrade maid; and Aubree Clary, seventhgrade maid.
Alabama Power’s Aubrey Carter presents a $2,500 Power to Play grant
Alabama Power’s Aubrey Carter presents a $2,500 Power to Play grant to Francis Marion High School to support the band program’s purchase of new instruments and equipment. Pictured are Carter; band director Carl Morris; and principal Demetrice Jackson.
Extension sets breast cancer awareness event for Saturday, October 11 in Marion
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Perry County will host a powerful and inspiring seminar titled “Victory Over Cancer” on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Morningstar Baptist Church, located at 27177 Highway 14, Marion, AL 36756. Organized in collaboration with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, this event aims... Read More
Long retains one-vote lead after provisionals counted in Uniontown
Uniontown certified its municipal run-off results Tuesday, September 30, following the official canvassing at noon in the Uniontown City Auditorium. Under Alabama Code §§ 11-46-55(a) and 11-46- 46, the City Council reviewed returns and counted any valid provisional ballots before declaring the winners. The tightest race was in District 2, where Dudley Long entered canvassing... Read More
AFC issues statewide fire advisory as drought conditions continue
As drought conditions worsen, due to the recent lack of precipitation and high temperatures, the Alabama Forestry Commission is issuing a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory. Until the state receives sufficient rainfall to alleviate the severe dry situation, especially in central Alabama, this elevated fire danger will persist for the foreseeable future. Mitigation measures should be... Read More
Uniontown teen charged with bringing gun to school in Hale
An 18-year-old Uniontown resident has been arrested on two weapons charges tied to an incident last week on a Hale County school campus. Demarcus Markise Lee, of Uniontown, is charged with possession of a deadly weapon on school premises, alleging he knowingly, with intent to do bodily harm, carried or possessed a deadly weapon on... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 2, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion, for 20 words or less. Each additional word over 20 will be charged at 75¢ per word. Payment must be made in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion, for 20 words or less. Each additional word over... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Oct 2, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Greensboro, Alabama, will conduct a public auction of surplus vehicles and equipment no longer needed for municipal purposes. Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.Location: Greensboro City Shop, 10 Millwood Road, Greensboro, Alabama The auction will include vehicles and... Read More
Operation Christmas Child pickup will begin Nov. 17 in Marion
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, led by Franklin Graham. Gift-filled shoeboxes are packed and sent to children around the world in the name of Jesus. The mission of the project is to share the good news of Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gift. Collection week will begin on Monday, November 17, at... Read More