Don’t Drop it on Alabama: Statewide cleanup campaign throughout month of April
The statewide “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup – an annual event coordinated by Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State) – will be held during April. The “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup is offered to all 67 Alabama counties, municipalities and statewide volunteer groups. Over 140 cities, counties and volunteer groups... Read More
Marion Military Institute Alumni Weekend
Marion Military Institute will be hosting its annual Alumni Weekend this Friday and Saturday. Former cadets are invited to register for weekend passes through the school’s website. Some of the activities scheduled for Friday include golf, tours of the Flying Tigers flight program at Vaden Field and the Alabama Military Hall of Honor, and a... Read More
Project G.R.A.C.E. plans Community and Resource Day in Marion this Saturday
A wide array of local and state organizations will come together this weekend for the 2025 Marion Community & Resource Day, hosted by Project G.R.A.C.E. Central AL. The free public event will take place Saturday, April 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Perry County Courthouse. The event promises food, games, music, and... Read More
Toulis Jones II
Toulis Jones II, a former Uniontown city council member and community servant, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Greensboro. He was 71 years old. In addition to his work in local government, he was a faithful member and deacon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Gallion. Funeral services were held on Saturday,... Read More
Meet and Greet on program for West Alabama veterans will be Saturday, April 12 in Moundville
Veterans and their families are invited to gather in Moundville next weekend for an outdoor Meet & Greet Session focused on building connections and sharing resources—including a major new grant initiative designed to support veteran well-being across West Alabama. The event will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Moundville... Read More
Ivey taps Fikes, veteran Perry law enforcement officer, to fill unexpired term of Sheriff
Former Perry County Chief Deputy will hold office through 2026, when next election for full term is set Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed longtime law enforcement officer Roy Fikes to serve as the next Sheriff of Perry County, stepping into a role recently vacated by Sheriff Billy Jones, whose departure from office earlier this... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 10, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or less. Each additional word: 75¢. Payment is required in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or less. Each additional word: 95¢. Payment is required in advance... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Apr 10, 2025
Legal Notice APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Waterworks and Sewer Board of the City of Uniontown will hold a public hearing on April 17, 2025, 5:30 p.m. in the City of Uniontown Town Hall Basement to discuss the Board’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Application. The... Read More
Services were March 20 for Lake Uran Bates, Perry native
Lake Uran Bates Sr., beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and respected military veteran, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1941, in Suttle, Alabama, in Perry County, to Annie Bell (Oakes) Bates and Charlie Bates. Lake was the seventh of eight children and a... Read More
Deadline will be April 21 for students to submit to Congressional Art Competition
Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students from both public and private schools throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, as well as homeschooled high school students. The winner will receive free roundtrip airfare for two... Read More