Ja’Quan D. Brooks
Ja’Quan D. Brooks of Marion died Jan. 12 at the age of 24. A viewing will be held Friday, Jan. 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service in Marion. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Jan. 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church on Highway 183... Read More
Cheryl Rowley King
Cheryl Rowley King, born Jan. 20, 1949 in Ohio and a longtime resident of Selma, Alabama, went to join the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the age of 74. She is survived by her loving husband Richard T. King, brother, Hal Rowley (Kathy), sister, Bonnie Workman (Dave), daughter, Kelli Lovinggood (Grant), grandchildren, Katelyn... Read More
Martin Harris, Jr.
Martin Harris, Jr. of Uniontown died Jan. 15 at Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham at the age of 90. He was born Sept. 21, 1933. Complete service arrangements had not been announced as of press time. Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home of Uniontown is handling the arrangements.
Dorothy Hornbuckle
Dorothy Jean Wallace Hornbuckle, native of Marion, AL. answered the master’s call January 6, 2024 at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, at the age of 85. She was born July 1, 1938. Visitation and viewing were held Friday, January 12, 2024 from 9AM-5PM. A family hour was held Friday, January 12, 2024 in the chapel of... Read More
Joseph Collins Horton
Joseph Collins Horton, 73 of Marion, AL went to his eternal home on January 12, 2024. He was born on December 4, 1950, in Bibb County, AL to Collins Horton and Nolayer Horton. He was a manager at Griffin Wood Company. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bobby Horton. He... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 18, 2024
Legal Notice Legal Notice In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Ketom Construction Co., Inc. has completed the Contract for Construction of Exterior Porch and Step Renovations at Perry County Courthouse, Marion, Alabama (Architect’s Project No. 210036) for the Owner, and have made request... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 18, 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
Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
At Hale County Hospital, it is our mission to pursue and promote healing, improved health, and improved quality of life of the residents of Hale County and surrounding communities. Our focus is on relationship and community-centered healthcare complemented by programming, activities, and community partnerships that support improved health and quality of life of our neighbors.... Read More
Extension News: Start the New Year off by cleaning out your pantry
Take advantage of the cold weather and make the time spent indoors productive. Angela Treadaway, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety and quality regional agent, said the new year is a great time to inventory canned food items and spices that may have been in your pantry for many years. “Canned foods are safe... Read More
West Ala. Transit Committee to meet Feb. 23
The West Alabama Transit Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the West Alabama Regional Commission (4200 Highway 69 North, Northport). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the update of the coordinated transit plan for the west Alabama area. Federal regulations... Read More