Walter David Edwards
Walter David Edwards passed away April 3, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born April 28, 1940 to the late William Bradley Edwards and Ella Ray Oakes Edwards. Walter retired after more than 20 years of devoted service as an insurance salesman with Liberty National Life Insurance, a career that reflected his outgoing... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Get Your Main Street Community Festival Merch Today! The 3rd Annual Main Street Community Festival, hosted by Hale County Hospital, is just around the corner! Join us on Friday, April 19, from 11 AM to 6 PM on Main Street in Greensboro for a day of fun, music, and purpose. This year’s festival supports a... Read More
Town of Newbern plans Spring Festival for Saturday, April 12
The town of Newbern is sponsoring a spring festival of fun and food on Saturday, April 12. Bring a chair and participate in fun and good food. There is no fee to attend and no fee for vendors. However, all food and drinks must be purchased at the festival. The festival’s location will be in... Read More
Don’t Drop it on Alabama: Statewide cleanup campaign throughout month of April
The statewide “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup – an annual event coordinated by Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State) – will be held during April. The “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup is offered to all 67 Alabama counties, municipalities and statewide volunteer groups. Over 140 cities, counties and volunteer groups... Read More
Marion Military Institute Alumni Weekend
Marion Military Institute will be hosting its annual Alumni Weekend this Friday and Saturday. Former cadets are invited to register for weekend passes through the school’s website. Some of the activities scheduled for Friday include golf, tours of the Flying Tigers flight program at Vaden Field and the Alabama Military Hall of Honor, and a... Read More
Project G.R.A.C.E. plans Community and Resource Day in Marion this Saturday
A wide array of local and state organizations will come together this weekend for the 2025 Marion Community & Resource Day, hosted by Project G.R.A.C.E. Central AL. The free public event will take place Saturday, April 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Perry County Courthouse. The event promises food, games, music, and... Read More
Toulis Jones II
Toulis Jones II, a former Uniontown city council member and community servant, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Greensboro. He was 71 years old. In addition to his work in local government, he was a faithful member and deacon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Gallion. Funeral services were held on Saturday,... Read More
Meet and Greet on program for West Alabama veterans will be Saturday, April 12 in Moundville
Veterans and their families are invited to gather in Moundville next weekend for an outdoor Meet & Greet Session focused on building connections and sharing resources—including a major new grant initiative designed to support veteran well-being across West Alabama. The event will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Moundville... Read More
Ivey taps Fikes, veteran Perry law enforcement officer, to fill unexpired term of Sheriff
Former Perry County Chief Deputy will hold office through 2026, when next election for full term is set Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed longtime law enforcement officer Roy Fikes to serve as the next Sheriff of Perry County, stepping into a role recently vacated by Sheriff Billy Jones, whose departure from office earlier this... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 10, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or less. Each additional word: 75¢. Payment is required in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or less. Each additional word: 95¢. Payment is required in advance... Read More