Regional hiring event will be Tuesday, June 24 in Tuscaloosa
West AlabamaWorks is inviting job seekers to attend a hiring event on Tuesday, June 24 at New Heights Community Resource Center (3834 21st St. in Tuscaloosa) from 9 a.m. to noon. “Community hiring events are essential to connecting job seekers with local employers,” said Executive Director of West AlabamaWorks Donny Jones. “We want to encourage... Read More
Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Committee announces 2025 scholarship recipients in Perry
In loving memory of the late Annie Essex, her family and friends initiated the Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2005 to award scholarships to graduating seniors within the Perry County School System. Continued implementation of this program will enable us to keep Annie’s legacy of service and generosity alive, as well as, promote, foster,... Read More
Alabama students awarded scholarships to attend MMI
Three high school graduates from across Alabama have been awarded scholarships to attend Marion Military Institute (MMI), one of the nation’s premier military junior colleges. This year’s scholarship recipients include Judd Johnston Lunsford of Huntsville, Stanley Hawkins McConnell Jr. of Mobile, and Maggie Christine Mae Ingram of Mc- Calla. Each has been selected to attend... Read More
Uniontown student named to MMI Dean’s List
KSheria Nichae Briggins of Uniontown, AL, a Robert C Hatch High School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute Spring 2025 semester on the college’s Dean’s List. This academic achievement requires a GPA of 3.5-3.99.
Qualifying period now open for Marion’s upcoming elections for mayor and council
The City of Marion has officially published notice of Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as the date of its upcoming municipal election. Voters will cast ballots to choose a mayor and one city council member from each of the city’s five council districts. The election will take place at the New National Guard Armory, located at... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 12, 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,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 12, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE State of AlabamaPerry CountyProbate CourtCase No. 25-2766 Letters of Administration on the Estate of Donna K. Brown, deceased, having been granted to Amanda Russell, as Personal Representative on the 5th day of May, 2025 by the Probate Court of Perry, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims agains said estate... Read More
Oak Grove Augustine to Host Usher’s Day Program June 15
Oak Grove Augustine Baptist Church in Perry County will hold its Annual Usher’s Day Program on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 3267 County Road 6, and Bishop Dr. Johnny L. Davis serves as pastor. This year’s guest speaker will be Pastor Trenton M. Pressley of Elbethel Missionary Baptist... Read More
Lee Flowers
Lee Flowers, a native of Uniontown and resident of Gardendale, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 27. He was 74 years old. Funeral services for Mr. Flowers will be held on Saturday, June 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2135 Jefferson Avenue SW in Birmingham. Burial will... Read More
Lucille McLaughlin
Lucille McLaughlin, 81, a native of Marion, Alabama and resident of Boston, Massachusetts, died May 12, 2025 at the age of 81. She was born Sept. 9, 1943. Visitation was held Friday, May 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Ashley’s Lee & Rollins Funeral Home Chapel, 226 Jefferson Street in Marion. Graveside... Read More