One arrest follows shooting death of Marion man, age 21
A Marion man has been charged with murder in connection with the Sept. 14 shooting death of 21-yearold Jayden Jeffery Tubbs. According to a criminal complaint filed in Perry County District Court, Michael Williams Jr., 23, is accused of fatally shooting Tubbs with a Glock 26 Gen 4 handgun at approximately 2:05 a.m. within the... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 18, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Completion Notice is hereby given that Birmingham Electrical Contractors, Inc., 5299 Southland Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022, has completed the Fire Alarm Upgrades at Greensboro Elementary School, GA#24-109, Greensboro, AL, DCM Project No: 20240352 for The Alabama State Department of Education. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in... Read More
Classifieds Week of Sep 11, 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¢ per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 11, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Completion Notice is hereby given that Birmingham Electrical Contractors, Inc., 5299 Southland Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022, has completed the Fire Alarm Upgrades at Greensboro Elementary School, GA#24-109, Greensboro, AL, DCM Project No: 20240352 for The Alabama State Department of Education. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in... Read More
Angeline D. Jackson-Pryor
Angeline D. Jackson-Pryor died on August 25, 2025. Viewing will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy, 315 Centerville Street, Marion.... Read More
Joyce Nunnally Richardson
Joyce Nunnally Richardson passed away peacefully at her home in Marion on August 27, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born in Attalla, Alabama on June 15, 1931 to the late John Algernon Nunnally and Loucille Maise Nunnally. Joyce’s professional journey was a testament to her dedication and passion for youth development. After... Read More
Vickie B. Pearce
Vickie B. Pearce, age 64, of Greene County passed away at Hospice of West Alabama on August 25. 2025. Vickie was born January 30, 1961, in Tuscaloosa County. She was an employee of Indian Hills Animal Clinic for 43 years. Vickie is survived by her husband Virgil Guy Pearce Jr., daughter Selaine P. Walker, her... Read More
Auburn Doyle Stapleton Jr.
Auburn Doyle Stapleton Jr. was born on October 25, 1959, and died on August 11, 2025, at DCH Regional Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the age of 66. A native of Uniontown, he was a resident of Greensboro, Alabama. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Uniontown Church... Read More
Ivey declares September ‘preparedness month’ for Alabama, emphasizes having a plan and emergency supplies at home
With September designated as “National Preparedness Month,” Governor Kay Ivey is calling on Alabamians to take proactive steps now to safeguard their families before disaster strikes. “Alabama is no stranger to Mother Nature in all shapes, forms and sizes. From hurricanes to tornadoes, we’ve seen it all,” said Governor Ivey. “I have always believed in... Read More
County schedules Sept. 23 hearing on solid waste plan
Perry County Commission will hold a public hearing next month on a newly revised Solid Waste Management Plan, which outlines how the county and its municipalities handle the generation, collection, and disposal of solid waste. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Perry County Courthouse Annex in the... Read More