Watchman, Herald bring home awards in first amendment, public service, business
The Greensboro Watchman, Inc. is proud to announce that its two newspapers, The Greensboro Watchman and the Perry County Herald (now the Times-Standard-Herald), received several awards at the annual Alabama Media Awards on June 29 in Orange Beach. “Unlike last year, sadly, this year we did not bring home any first place awards,” said publisher... Read More
Michael George Flohr
Michael George Flohr, 75 of Greensboro, passed away July 18, 2024 at home. He will be buried at Florida National Cemetery at a later date. He was born Feb. 9, 1949. He is survived by his daughter; Kristina Marie Ridley of Moundville, Alabama and his sister; Donna Flohr Trapp of Au Gres, Michigan. He was... Read More
Gina Sue Tyler
Gina Sue Tyler, age 62, passed away on July 10, 2024, at DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Al surrounded by her family. In regard to a service or memorial, arrangements will be made later and announced. Gina was born September 01,1961 to the late Eugene and Annie Sue Turner. She was born in Birmingham and lived... Read More
Teressa Marie Thigpen Colburn
Teressa Marie Thigpen Colburn, 82, of Moundville, passed away July 11, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Providence Baptist Church in Gallion with Pastor Tom Strickland officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be... Read More
Gina Sue Tyler
Gina Sue Tyler, age 62, passed away on July 10, 2024, at DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Al surrounded by her family. In regard to a service or memorial, arrangements will be made later and announced. Gina was born September 01,1961 to the late Eugene and Annie Sue Turner. She was born in Birmingham and lived... Read More
Watchman, Herald bring home awards in first amendment, public service, business
The Greensboro Watchman, Inc. is proud to announce that its two newspapers, The Greensboro Watchman and the Perry County Herald (now the Times-Standard-Herald), received several awards at the annual Alabama Media Awards on June 29 in Orange Beach. “Unlike last year, sadly, this year we did not bring home any first place awards,” said publisher... Read More
Airport Authority Chairman fields questions on Vaiden Field, finances
During the July 8 meeting of the Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority, held by Chairman Donald Bennett, Sr., Bennett opened the floor for comments from the public following a pitch to the public on plans for industrial development at Vaiden Air Field (A08). “I’ve never lived in a dump, and I’m not going to... Read More
Thomas charged with murder in Moore case
On July 18, officials filed murder charges against Artavis Arlexus Thomas in Dallas County District Criminal Court. This latest development follows the disappearance and death of Christian Moore, whose remains were discovered two weeks ago in a burned vehicle. This week, a Dallas County court was set to determine whether or not Thomas should be... Read More
Extension will host forest health workshop July 31
Local cooperative Extension Agents, as well as other partners, will be collaborating on the Central Alabama Forest Health Workshop which will take place on July 31, from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Participants will meet at the Black Belt Research and Extension Center, located at 60 County Road 944, in Marion Junction. The workshop will... Read More
National Parks Service awards $750k towards preservation of Lincoln School campus in Marion
The Lincolnite Club, Inc. has been awarded a $750,000 grant by the National Park Service through the Historic Preservation Fund. The funds will support phase III of the rehabilitation of the Historic Lincoln Normal School Gymnasium. Planned repairs include reinforcing steel structures, brick repointing and cleaning, concrete floor repair, drainage improvements, exterior door repairs, and... Read More