Legal Notices Week of January 1, 2025
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA 36-CV-2024-900087.00 OKSUN B. BURKS, a widow, SEANN MIGUEL BURKS, and CHLOE’ LOUISE-BURKS GROOMES,Plaintiffs,v.A tract or parcel of land lying and situated in the Section 26, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, known as Lot 1 Mary Louise Conway Burks Tract,andA tract or parcel of land... Read More
BBB gives tips on hassle-free holiday returns
Holiday returns are often more challenging than explaining to your loved ones why you returned their thoughtful gift. With varying store policies and evolving return practices during the holiday season, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central and South Alabama is providing essential tips to help shoppers navigate the return process smoothly. While many retailers... Read More
Anthony Nelson
Anthony Nelson of Marion passed away on December 25, 2024. A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Marion Baptist Academy, located at 315 Centerville Street in Marion, Alabama. Interment followed the service at Perry Cemetery, located on Highway 29 in Marion. A public viewing was held... Read More
Pellie Oakes
Pellie Oakes of Marion died December 21, 2024. A public viewing was held Friday, January 3, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service. The Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:30 PM at Marion Baptist Academy. Burial followed at the Oakes Family Cemetery on... Read More
Annual Alabama catfish industry conference will be Thursday, January 9 in Marion Junction
The 2025 Alabama Catfish Conference will be held Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Blackbelt Research & Extension Center in Marion Junction. This meeting will provide an update on research activities within the Alabama catfish industry. Lunch will be served and there will be a drawing for several door prizes. Registration begins at 8:00am and... Read More
Father and son arrested for assault near Hopewell
A Marion father and son are facing serious charges following a violent altercation that left a man severely injured. James Bradley Hobson, 55, and his son, Kevin Chase Hobson, 28, were both arrested on December 31, 2024, and charged with first-degree assault. According to court filings, the incident occurred on December 29, 2024. James Hobson... Read More
Two inmates arrested for contraband at Perry County Jail in December
Two recent arrests at the Perry County Jail highlight ongoing efforts to address the issue of contraband within the detention facility. Authorities charged De’Andre Lamar Carr and Darryl Jerome Bates in separate incidents involving the alleged possession and promotion of contraband within the jail premises. De’Andre Lamar Carr, 34, of Marion, was charged with three... Read More
Uniontown woman arrested on sexual abuse charges December 28
Kaliera Tarshae Foster, a 25-year-old resident of Uniontown, has been charged with two felonies stemming from an alleged incident involving a minor that occurred earlier this year. According to court records filed in Perry County, Foster is accused of first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sodomy. The charges relate to an incident on March 1, 2024,... Read More
Darren ‘Dog Face’ Brooks indicted for murder of Christopher Lewis during 2023 robbery in Marion
Darren Tyrone Brooks Jr., 23, also known by the alias “Dog Face,” has been indicted in Perry County on two counts of capital murder in connection with the January 2023 shooting death of Christopher Warren Lewis. According to court documents, the charges stem from an alleged robbery during which Brooks is accused of using a... Read More
‘Pawsitive Hearts of Perry County’ aims to help address issue of stray animals here
In the heart of Perry County, a group of compassionate citizens has come together to make a difference in the lives of stray dogs and cats. Known as Pawsitive Hearts of Perry County, this newly formed organization is dedicated to controlling the stray animal population while ensuring these animals receive the care and love they... Read More