First Congregational Church of Marion awarded $500k grant for preservation effort
The First Congregational Church of Marion has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Preserving Black Churches program, a part of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund under the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The funding will support critical repairs, including stabilizing and restoring the church’s foundation and addressing other pressing structural needs. Located... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 13, 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 are 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 are 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Alabama was most-scammed state in ‘23, how to protect yourself
Ever received a suspicious or confusing call or text, particularly during tax season? Scammers use this and other schemes to trick people into providing sensitive information. It is essential to know how to recognize these scams, no matter what scheme is used. March 2-8, 2025, is National Consumer Protection Week. This annual event brings awareness... Read More
ADPH asks for help in assessing women’s health
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) asks for the help of Alabamians to assess the health needs of women of childbearing age, infants, children, and youth in the state. One way the public can assist is by participating in an anonymous online survey that is to be completed by families, youth, and healthcare providers.... Read More
‘Move Alabama’ challenge, encouraging physical fitness, started March 1
It’s time to move, Alabama. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s fourth annual Move Alabama Challenge begins March 1. Move Alabama is a community physical activity challenge to encourage Alabamians to exercise in their hometown. Erin Reznicek, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) program director, said families in low-income and rural communities often face challenges... Read More
‘Move Alabama’ challenge, encouraging physical fitness, started March 1
It’s time to move, Alabama. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s fourth annual Move Alabama Challenge begins March 1. Move Alabama is a community physical activity challenge to encourage Alabamians to exercise in their hometown. Erin Reznicek, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) program director, said families in low-income and rural communities often face challenges... Read More
Legal Notices Week of March 13, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: THE MATTER OF AKERS, EMMALYN ROSE (DOB: 12/02/2018) CASE NO. JU-2022-44.02andAKERS, CASSIE ANN (DOB: 11/08/2019) CASE NO. JU-2022-43.02 a minor child. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PATERNAL RIGHTS TO: Ami Lee Von Brethorst, a/k/a Ami Lee Vonbrethorst, mother of said children, and Jamie... Read More
Walter F. Cotton
Walter F. Cotton was born on November 20, 1936, and passed away on February 20, 2025, at the age of 88. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens Street in Marion. A funeral service will take place... Read More
Marilyn Stevenson-Evans
Marilyn Stevenson-Evans was born on April 28, 1955, and passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 69. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens Street in Marion. A graveside service will take place on... Read More
Local WWII veteran celebrates 99th birthday
On February 9th, Henry Clellan Weaver Sr., a WWII veteran and one of Marion’s oldest citizens had his 99th birthday. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs, there is only around 66,000 remaining WWII veterans. Often coined “the Greatest Generation, these veterans represent the last vestiges of the brave American men who fought the... Read More