Juanita Mitchell Rawls
Juanita Mitchell Rawls, 90 of Marion, AL went peacefully to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 13, 2024. She was born on June 21, 1933, in Sprott, AL to Beatrice Morris Mitchell and Ernest Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her children Reginald (Rex),... Read More
D.A. Turner to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week here April 23
District Attorney Robert H. Turner, Jr., will be hosting the 4th Judicial Circuit’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, beginning April 23. Talks will be given at events that will be featured in Hale, Wilcox, Bibb, Perry, and Dallas counties. Guest speaker, Kristina Rose, Director of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime,... Read More
Applications open for 2024 Lincolnite Club scholarship, deadline is May 30
The 2024 National Scholarship Committee of the Lincolnite Club, Inc. is offering financial assistance to eligible students who might qualify for our annual scholarship awards. We are seeking students who have academic potential, as well as those who have made contributions to their schools and communities. Eligibility requirements for a Scholarship Award are as follows:... Read More
Bobcats Nation presents Family Financial Literacy Fair at Hatch in Uniontown for Tuesday, April 30
Bobcats Nation PTO is hosting its Family Financial Literacy Fair on April 30th from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Robert C. Hatch High School gymnasium and everyone is invited! Vendors will be on site to share information about everything from creditworthiness, housing opportunities, savings, and investments. Mrs. Katrina Easley with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Perry... Read More
Registration now open for Horseshoe Summer Youth program in Marion, starts June 4
Registration is now open for Project Horseshoe Farms’ Summer Youth Program for 2nd through 12th grade students. Beginning June 4, area youth can enjoy fun activities and academic support throughout the summer courtesy of Project Horseshoe Farms and their fellows. For three days a week, from 2 PM to 4 PM, local students can have... Read More
Art Center to host Holmes Sat.
The Marion Art Center will host Marion native Annie W. Holmes for a production entitled “A Fraction of History: Coretta King-Andrew Young-Lincoln School” on Saturday April 27, at 1 PM. The presentation will include special guests, Drama in Motion from Birmingham. Annie W. Holmes is an author, playwright, vocalist, orator, actress, and now director who... Read More
Sewell introduces resolution to rename post office for Albert Turner, Sr.
On the anniversary of Civil Rights leader Albert Turner Sr.’s passing, Congress introduced a bill to rename the Marion Post Office in his honor. The legislation, House Bill 7893, was sponsored by Congresswoman Terri Sewell and supported by the Alabama Delegation. In her remarks, Congresswoman Sewell praised Turner Sr., calling him a Civil Rights icon... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 25, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,75¢ per word. Payable in advance of Publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Apr 25, 2024
Legal Notice Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. STPAAFMGR- 0060(501) HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on April 26, 2024 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Resurfacing (Scrub Seal and... Read More