Margie Crocker Morton
Margie Nell Crocker Morton, 88, of Marion, AL, was called home to the Lord on February 3, 2023, in Cartersville, GA. She was born on February 26, 1934, in Sprott, AL, to George Lummie and Alma Lee Stone Crocker. Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Allen Morton, the love of her life;... Read More
Ivey announces funding for agencies assisting domestic violence victims in Hale, Perry, statewide
Eighteen agencies that assist victims of domestic violence will be receiving additional funding through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced. The trust fund was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2015 and endorsed by then Lt. Gov. Ivey, who continues her support of the program. “Domestic violence damages lives and... Read More
Shelton plans student investment luncheon March 29
The Shelton State Community College Foundation invites you to join West Alabama community leaders and local business and industry partners for the sixth Student Investment Luncheon and Auction on Wednesday, March 29 at 11:00 a.m. on Shelton State’s Martin Campus. Admission for the event varies according to sponsorship levels. Individual tickets are also available. The... Read More
Preston O. Sanders
Preston O. “Pete” Sanders of Marion died Feb. 19 at the age of 90. He was born in 1932 to Marie and Eugene Sanders. He was a prominent member of the Perry County community, serving for many years on the Perry County Airport Authority Board, as well as giving of his time to many other... Read More
‘Hustlin’ Henry Chapman, Marion native, will be inducted into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
Henry Chapman, Marion native, will be named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in the spring of this year, 2023. Known as “Hustlin’ Henry” he was one of the top high school basketball players during the golden age of what was known as “Hoosier Hysteria”. During his time playing at the Northside By Hey... Read More
Classified Ad Rates for February 23, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County) — $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale County) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 65¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Veteran educator Willie Mae Crews is MMI chapel speaker for Black History Month
On Wednesday, February 15, Perry County native Willie Mae Crews spoke to cadets and faculty of Marion Military Institute at the MMI Chapel. Crews spanned many topics during her speaking engagement, from pride in her roots to hopes for the future. “I will fight for you,” Crews said to cadets. “I’ll fight for you to... Read More
Marion Council questions how $21k went to repair Depot air system without bid, vote
Marion City Council adjourned Tuesday night with more questions than answers about the purchase late last year of two new air conditioning units for the Old Depot building on Washington Street. The building, which the city owns, is sometimes rented out for parties and private events. Councilmember Joe Pearson said the council voted “ten months... Read More
Legal Notices Week of February 23, 2023
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. 2022-091 STATE OF ALABAMA, Ex Rel JOHN R. COOPER, Director of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. MARGARET LONG WALTON, ET AL., Defendants. NOTICE OF PETITION TO CONDEMN REAL PROPERTY AND FOR AN ORDER OF CONDEMNATION DEBORAH WALTON and STEVEN WALTON, whose... Read More
Classified Ad Rates for February 09, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County) — $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale County) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 65¢ per word. Payable... Read More