Salaam Green, G’boro native turned Bham poet laureate, will speak Dec. 14
The Friends of Hale County Library are set to host their final library lecture of the year, an event that promises to highlight the richness of literary talent rooted in the Black Belt. The featured guest is Salaam Green, an accomplished poet, educator, and healer, who is also a native of Greensboro, Alabama. The lecture... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
An Alternative to Short- Term Skilled Nursing Facility Stays: Swing Bed Services at Hale County Hospital Recovering from illness, injury, or surgery can be a challenging journey, especially when additional care is required before returning home. Hale County Hospital offers a valuable resource to assist patients during this transitional period: Swing Bed. This unique service... Read More
Perry County D.H.R. Board will meet in Marion Dec. 17
The Perry County Department of Human Resources Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the county office located at 9851 Highway 5 South (formerly 1609 Hwy 5 South), Marion, AL. The physical address changed – the location is the same.
Two from Moundville cited for hunting violations in Perry
Two Moundville men, 18-year-old Wyatt Christopher Daniel and 19-year-old Hunter Lee Wyatt, have been cited for illegal hunting activities in Perry County. The citations stem from a November 28 incident at or near County Road 23 and Bud Logan Road, where they were accused of hunting at night, hunting from a vehicle, and discharging a... Read More
College City Drug announces door prize winners
College City Drug in Marion has had an exciting few months, with two major events celebrating and supporting the local community. In October, as part of their Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Sale, Kasey Barton (left) was named the door prize winner. More recently, College City Drug hosted its annual Open House the Saturday before Thanksgiving.... Read More
Christmas activities planned for this weekend throughout the Black Belt
Parades in Marion and Greensboro, Perry Co. historic tour, and poetry lecture top list of events Communities across the Black Belt are gearing up for a festive weekend filled with holiday cheer, parades, and seasonal celebrations on December 13 and 14, 2024. From Greensboro to Marion, these events promise to highlight local traditions, history, and... Read More
Inaugural community track meet held in Marion November 16
On November 16, Coach John Bolding and the Francis Marion Running Rams hosted the first ever Marion Community Track Meet as an event to bring the community together for fun and to raise funds for the upcoming track season. The event was hosted at the Marion Military Institute track. Around 40 individuals participated in track... Read More
Classifieds Week of Dec 12, 2024
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 75¢. Payment required in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County):$20.00 per insertion for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 95¢. Payment required in advance of publication. Card of... Read More
Public Notice: Perry County Inactive Voter Purge List
THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF PERRY COUNTY HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT THE FOLLOWING LIST CONTAINS THE NAMES OF THOSE PERSONS DUE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION LIST DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2025 PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1993 AND THE ALABAMA STATEWIDE VOTER FILE MAINTENANCE PROCESS, ALABAMA CODE... Read More
Legal Notices Week of December 12, 2024
Legal NoticeLEGAL NOTICEIn accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 75, as amended, notice is hereby given that Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction CO., LLC,Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of: City of Marion 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. MA241 153 For the City of Marion, Owner, and have made request... Read More