ALDOR warns not to fall for scam texts about unpaid tolls
The Alabama Department of Revenue has received reports of fraudulent text messages looking to collect unpaid tolls. These messages may ask users to click a link that begins as “https://mydmv.alabama…” , although there may be several different variations of this link depending on the text message received. DO NOT CLICK THIS LINK. ALDOR does not... Read More
Dennis Wayne Koehn
Dennis Wayne Koehn was born to Herman and Martha Koehn at Chickasha, Oklahoma on October 1, 1953. He peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends at UAB Hospital in Birmingham due to complications from back surgery. Dad had a happy childhood growing up with one sister and seven brothers. He received his education at... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Celebrating Nurses Week at Hale County Hospital Happy Nurses Week! At Hale County Hospital, we are proud to celebrate and honor the incredible nurses who serve across every corner of our hospital — from the outpatient clinic to inpatient care, the emergency room, and home health. These professionals are not only caregivers; they are the... Read More
Uniontown Community Listening Session will be tonight at 6
The citizens of Uniontown are invited to attend Part 2 of the Community Listening Session on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Auditorium. The event is organized by Blackbelt Women Rising and Blackbelt Citizens Fighting for Health and Justice and is designed to continue the vital conversation... Read More
Perry County organizations receive funds under BBCF’s 2025 community and arts grantmaking cycle for Black Belt
The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is celebrating the impact of its 2025 combined Community Grants and Arts Grants cycle across all 12 counties it serves in the Alabama Black Belt region. Community- based organizations from Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox Counties applied for grants with the... Read More
James Spann will be featured speaker for Summer Reading here
The Marion-Perry County Library is gearing up for its 2025 Summer Reading Program this June, offering a month of fun activities, story time, snacks, activities, and exciting special guests for local children. The program is divided into two age groups. Children who have completed PreK 3 through 1st grade will attend June 2, 3, 4,... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 08, 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, 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, 95¢ per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 08, 2025
Legal Notice The Perry County Commission is hiring a Solid Waste Clerk/Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities: Mail and Post solid waste payments to customers’ accounts. Update County website and perform other administrative tasks assigned: You can seek an application at the Career Center in Selma or at the Administrator’s office at the Perry County Courthouse. Education: Minimum... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Hale County Hospital Home Health Earns Deficiency-Free State Survey for 2025 We are thrilled to celebrate Hale County Hospital Home Health for earning a Deficiency- Free State Survey for 2025! This achievement is a testament to the team’s exceptional commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care directly to patients where they need it most — at... Read More
Homecoming services at Mt. Carmel will be Sunday, May 18
Mt. Carmel Church, located on Hwy. 14 east of Greensboro, will be having Homecoming on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bro. Roger Harper will be bringing the message. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon followed by an afternoon of music featuring Legacy Gospel.