Francis Marion School commencement will be held Monday evening, May 19
Francis Marion School will celebrate its graduating seniors with commencement exercises on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Albert Turner Sr. Gymnasium. The ceremony is being coordinated by administrator Dr. Theresa King, school counselor Mrs. Kornika Todd, and senior sponsor Mr. John Bolding. This year’s valedictorian is Jade Turner. She is the... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 15, 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¢ per word.Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 15, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE The Perry County Commission is hiring a Solid Waste Clerk/Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities: Mail and Post solid waste payments to customers’ accounts. Update County website and perform other administrative tasks assigned: You can seek an application at the Career Center in Selma or at the Administrator’s office at the Perry County Courthouse. Education: Minimum... Read More
John Wesley Warren
John Wesley Warren age 76 of Magnolia, AL died May 3, 2025 at his home. He was born December 29, 1948 in Camp Hood, TX to Carl and Audie Warren. He was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church. He was a 1967 graduate of Francis Marion High School. After high school, he enlisted in... Read More
Area job seekers, business owners can connect at summer job fair on May 13
West AlabamaWorks will host its annual I.G.N.I.T.E. Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, May 13, at the Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy. With more than 300 local students expected to attend, West AlabamaWorks is calling on area businesses to take part in this hiring event by offering summer job opportunities and connecting directly with young talent.... Read More
Birmingham SBA field office to hold sessions to help small businesses in May and June
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Alabama District Office will host a new three-part initiative aimed at helping small business owners become “lender ready” — a key step in securing funding for their enterprises. The inperson event series kicks off Wednesday, May 28, at the SBA’s Birmingham office. The first session, “Are You Lender Ready” Workshop,... Read More
Thelma Wallace Bamberg
Thelma Wallace Bamberg, 93, went to join her Lord in Heaven on April 28, 2025, at the Bibb County Nursing Home in Centerville, Alabama. She leaves behind three children, Cecil Edward Bamberg ( Berrie), Harold Wallace Bamberg ( Pamela), and Nancy Elizabeth Bamberg (Douglas Jones), four grandchildren and six great grandchildren, numerous beloved nieces and... Read More
ALDOR warns not to fall for scam texts about unpaid tolls
The Alabama Department of Revenue has received reports of fraudulent text messages looking to collect unpaid tolls. These messages may ask users to click a link that begins as “https://mydmv.alabama…” , although there may be several different variations of this link depending on the text message received. DO NOT CLICK THIS LINK. ALDOR does not... Read More
Dennis Wayne Koehn
Dennis Wayne Koehn was born to Herman and Martha Koehn at Chickasha, Oklahoma on October 1, 1953. He peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends at UAB Hospital in Birmingham due to complications from back surgery. Dad had a happy childhood growing up with one sister and seven brothers. He received his education at... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Celebrating Nurses Week at Hale County Hospital Happy Nurses Week! At Hale County Hospital, we are proud to celebrate and honor the incredible nurses who serve across every corner of our hospital — from the outpatient clinic to inpatient care, the emergency room, and home health. These professionals are not only caregivers; they are the... Read More