Timothy Cornell Lake
Timothy Cornell Lake, age 56 of Greensboro, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Perry County. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Larry Cornell Lake; his son, Austin Cornell Lake; and his grandparents, Howard and... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
It’s not very often I make a public declaration like this, but bring back the Durkee’s! For weeks now, when I’ve been at Piggly Wiggly, I’ve been desperately looking at an empty space on the shelf that once housed a sandwich spread that will be 169 years old this year. Sure it’s a Yankee invention,... Read More
Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 13 in Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters, including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day allows residents and non-residents to enjoy the outstanding fishing Alabama has to offer without purchasing a fishing license.... Read More
Greensboro Opera House will host patriotic music program Saturday
The Greensboro Opera House will host a Patriotic Music Extravaganza on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. as part of Greensboro Celebrates America 250, a series of local events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Eight professional instrumentalists will perform patriotic music featuring piano, flute, piccolo, fiddle, trumpet, trombone, and drums, with a community choir joining... Read More
Doris Barton Avery
Doris Barton Avery, 100, of Marion passed away June 8, 2026 at Bibb Medical Center in Centreville, Alabama. Services will be held June 11, 2026 at Marion Methodist Church, followed by burial in the Marion Cemetery, with Rockco Funeral Home officiation. Mrs. Avery was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She was educated in... Read More
Valley Forge Military College leadership visits MMI June 3
On Wednesday, June 3, Marion Military Institute welcomed the president of Valley Forge Military College, COL Stuart B. Helgeson, USMC (Ret), and VFMC Board member GEN Gus Perna, USA (Ret). MMI’s social media account says the purpose of the visit was exploring areas of mutual interest. Founded in 1928 and located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Valley... Read More
Perry County Commission: Lewis elected chairman as commission strips Turner of financial authority
The Perry County Commission elected Commissioner Carlton Lewis as its new chairman Tuesday night in a meeting that saw outgoing Chairman Albert Turner Jr. fight to control the terms of his own removal, lose that fight, and then watch as the commission voted to take his name off the county’s bank accounts. At the commission’s... Read More
Hearing on Turner challenge of one-vote loss scheduled for June 15
A hearing on Albert Turner Jr.’s challenge of his one-vote loss in the Perry County Commission District 1 Democratic primary has been rescheduled for June 15 at 11:00 a.m. in Montgomery, after the original hearing date was scrapped because the winner of the race had not been notified. The hearing will take place at the... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 11, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, $1.25 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,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 11, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Morrow Water Technologies, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for the MMI Well Pump and Control Panel Installation Project for the Town of Marion, AL, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.... Read More