FMHS football season will kick off this month, first game set for August 25
Francis Marion School released their Varsity Football schedule for the 2023 football season, prior to the beginning of the academic year. Beginning on August 25 and running through November 3, this season will consist of five home games and six away games. Things kick off with a home game against Dallas County on August 25;... Read More
Newbern man reportedly arrested for shooting Sunday
A Newbern man was reportedly arrested Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6 for a shooting that happened in Marion early that morning. No complaint has yet been filed related to the incident in Perry County criminal court, but according to initial reports, the alleged shooter was Marquis Perkins, 29, of Newbern. He was reportedly taken into custody... Read More
Extension offers tips for healthy start to school year
After a few months away from the classroom and a regular school routine, the summer fun is winding down and it’s time to get back to alarm clocks and school bells. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAPEd) can provide healthy lifestyle tips for helping students start... Read More
New businesses open in Marion’s former Kwik-Way building
Marion has a new business with Judy’s Convenience Store and Punkyn’s Soul Food Kitchen. Located at 902 Washington Street, the convenience store occupies the former Kwik-Way Foods facilities. Slated to have a grand opening in September, Judy’s Convenience Store opened for business earlier this month, August 2023. The opening comes after months of preparations and... Read More
Jamecia Hurt
Jamecia Hurt, a recent graduate of Francis Marion School and track star for the Running Rams, signed with Mississippi University for Women (now co-ed) to compete for their track and field team. She headed to MUW in Columbus, Mississippi on August 7th to begin her new journey as a collegiate athlete. The teachers and staff... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 10, 2023
Legal Notice IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIE LEE SMITH, DECEASED Pursuant to an Order rendered by the Circuit Court of Hale County, Alabama, in Civil Action No. CV-2021-900050, the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hale County shall sell to the highest bidder, for cash, by sealed bids, certain real property owned by the... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 3, 2023
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT PERRY COUNTY CASE NO. 22- Estate of Rosa Lee Williams Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the last Will and Testament of the decedent, having been granted to the undersigned, on the 11th day of July, 2023, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given... Read More
Maxine Coley
Bobby Maxine Coley, age 84, a lifelong resident of Perry County and long time principal of Francis Marion High School, went to be with the Lord August 6, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Freeman S. Coley and Dora M. Coley. Ms. Coley leaves behind a brother, Freeman G. Coley (Margaret), niece... Read More
Classifieds Week of August 10, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County)— $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less.All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word.Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside HaleCounty) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,65¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.Card of Thanks,... Read More
Montgomery PD names first suspects in viral Alabama ‘riverboat brawl’
One suspect was already in custody of Selma PD as of press conference, chief said Montgomery Alabama Police Chief Darryl J. Albert held a press conference at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8 regarding his department’s ongoing investigation of the “riverfront brawl” that happened in Montgomery over the weekend. Video of that incident went viral... Read More