‘Marion 2 Selma’ bike ride, set for Feb. 20, blends history, tourism, and fun
The inaugural Historical Marion 2 Selma Bicycle Ride will commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most important and notorious moments in Civil Rights history. The cycling event, set for Feb. 20, begins in Marion and rolls 31 miles through Perry and Dallas counties in the heart of the Alabama Black Belt. A kickoff... Read More
Willie James Carr charged with Sanders’ murder, possession of stolen property
Willie James Carr has been charged with multiple crimes in Perry County, Alabama, including the murder of Hugh Lee Sanders, which occurred on April 2, 2021. The charges against Carr include murder and receiving stolen property in the first degree. He was arrested on January 16 by State Bureau of Investigation Agent Zachary Keith Sievering.... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 23, 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 are 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 are 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of January 23, 2025
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF EVELYN VETZEL, DECEASED. CASE NO. 24-2739 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to JOSEPH VETZEL on July 24, 2024, by HON. JUDGE ELDORA BANKS... Read More
Marcellous Cooper Jr.
Marcellous Cooper Jr., affectionately called “Ray” by his family, was born on September 24, 1948, in Washington, D.C., to the late Naomi and Marcellous Cooper Sr. After attending Arlington County schools, Marcellous graduated from Wakefield High School in 1966. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in History from North Carolina A&T State University... Read More
Erma Warren King
Erma Warren King was born in Greensboro, Alabama, on October 1, 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel “Tom” Warren and Laura Warren; her husband, Ernest Lee King; her brother, Larry Warren; her twin sister, Ora (Arthur) Cottrell; and her niece, Angela Harris. Erma worked in the food service industry for over... Read More
LaTasha L. Paige
LaTasha L. Paige, born February 16, 1973, in Greensboro, Alabama, to Betty Jean Paige and John L. Hill, passed away on December 27, 2024. She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. C. E. Williams. LaTasha was a graduate of Greensboro West High School. She attended West Alabama Mental Health Center... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Stay Healthy This New Year with Hale County Hospital Happy New Year from all of us at Hale County Hospital! The start of a new year is a wonderful time to focus on your health and set goals for a healthier lifestyle. However, the season also brings colder temperatures, an increase in flu, RSV, and... Read More
Ralph Holley
Ralph Holley passed away January 9, 2025 at the age of 73. He was born December 7, 1951 to the late Elam Parrish Holley , Sr. and Kathleen Tanton Holley. Ralph was the driving force behind Holley Farm and Garden in Selma, later renamed Holley True Value, which he started in the 1970s. The business... Read More
Dianna Dunkin Parker
Dianna Dunkin Parker, 81, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. Dianna was a dedicated member of Foley First Baptist Church.She taught bible study for many years at 3 Circle Church in Fairhope, AL. Singing, shopping, and dancing were her favorite things to do. She also loved to cook for her... Read More