Rebecca Gamble
Rebecca Gamble, 76, of Uniontown, Alabama, died on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Selma, Alabama. She was born on September 25, 1948, and was known to family and friends as “Beck.” Visitation will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, located... Read More
A summer of health and fun at Francis Marion School
The halls of Francis Marion School are buzzing with energy and excitement as the “Eat Better, Move More” SNAP-ED program enters its third week. This initiative is helping students embrace healthier lifestyles through fun, food, and fitness— and it’s been a hit from day one! Now in Week 3, students are diving into lessons that... Read More
Rural Disability Support Fair July 7 in Greensboro
The Alabama Department of Mental Health will host the Open Doors: Rural Disability Support Fair on July 7, 2025, from 5pm- 7pm at the Hale County College and Career Academy. Advocacy organizations and local service providers will be on hand offering assistance with employment, healthcare, housing, education, and legal issues. Family and caregiver support, transition... Read More
Extension hosted ‘garden-to-pantry’ workshop at Siloam Baptist
The Garden-To-Pantry Workshop, held June 16th at Siloam Baptist Church, was a celebration of fresh food, community learning, and hands-on experience. Hosted by the Perry County Extension Office, the event brought together Extension experts and community members for a day filled with flavor, fun, and practical skills. Participants were treated to a dynamic lineup of... Read More
Uniontown has crowded field as challengers qualify for city elections
Uniontown’s 2025 municipal election will feature a competitive ballot this year, with contested races for mayor and every city council district except one. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, with polling places open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Five candidates have qualified to run for mayor, including incumbent Ron Miller. He is... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 03, 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, 95¢... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 3, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE A BILLTO BE ENTITLEDAN ACT Relating to Perry County; to establish a new voting center. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. There is established a new voting center in Perry County to serve the voters of Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. The new voting center shall be located... Read More
Floyd Thomas Collins
Floyd Thomas Collins, a resident of Uniontown, Alabama, was born on July 28, 1940, and died on June 17, 2025, in Powder Springs, Georgia. He was 84 years old. Visitation was held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, located at 322 North... Read More
Joey Leonard Smith
Joey Leonard Smith, 44, of Faunsdale went to his eternal home on June 14, 2025. He was born on October 11, 1980 in Demopolis, AL to Jimmy Smith, Sr. and Gloria Eve Cromer Smith. He was a self employed mechanic. He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Smith. He is survived by his... Read More
Bernice Kynard
Ms. Bernice (Bee) Lapsley Kynard was born October 9, 1941, in Marion, Alabama to Myles Lapsley and reared by Walta Mae Lapsley Parker. She confessed Christ at an early age. She became and remained an active member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church until her timely death. She worked tirelessly at the Perry County Nursing... Read More