John Arthur Brown Jr.
John Arthur Brown Jr. died on October 26, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born on March 3, 1939. A native of Newbern, AL, John later became a resident of Marietta, GA. Visitation for John Arthur Brown Jr. will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The... Read More
Greensboro Opera House will host Ken Bausano and friends Sunday, Nov. 5
Join us on Sunday, November 5, 3 pm, at the Historic Greensboro Opera House for a captivating musical journey. Ken Bausano, a notable musician from California, will headline the event, showcasing a repertoire from classical to contemporary jazz and pop. West Alabama’s own Marsha Harrow, renowned for her teaching both in public and private schools... Read More
Lawrence E. Brand
Lawrence E. Brand died on October 25, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born on November 30, 1957. A viewing for Lawrence E. Brand will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Melvin Miller Funeral Service. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, November 4,... Read More
Tom Rinehart
Thomas “Tom” J Rinehart, age 89, of Marion, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was born September 18, 1934. Thomas is survived by his wife, Thomasine Royster; son, Kenneth E. Rinehart; grandchildren, Layne Rinehart, Tanner Horton, Zack Rinehart (Misty), and Jeff Rinehart (Catlyn); 11 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Jonnie R. Campbell and Shirley... Read More
Alabama News Center: Ruan Thai downtown is a new reason to savor Greensboro
Ed. Note: We republish this piece with the permission of Alabama News Center. It features Greensboro’s newly-opened Ruan Thai, as well as highlighting some of the town’s other attractions. Some of the best and most beautiful Thai food in Alabama (perhaps in the Southeast) is in a small restaurant in tiny Greensboro. Ruan Thai, which... Read More
Valerie Burnes of Livingston
Valerie Burnes of Livingston, a professor at the University of West Alabama, was among the speakers on hand for the Perry County Historical and Preservation Society’s program on historic apparel last Thursday night, Oct. 26. Burnes is pictured with three 19th century dresses on display at the Society’s headquarters, the old Marion Female Seminary Building.... Read More
Free workshop today in Marion on clean fuel usage for rural towns, businesses
On Thursday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Marion Arts Center, located at 314 Washington Street, Marion, AL 36756, will host a free workshop focusing on the utilization of alternative fuels in transportation fleets, especially for small towns or businesses in rural areas. The event, titled “Drive Clean Rural USA Workshop,” is organized by... Read More
Defendant in viral ‘Boat Brawl’ incident pleads guilty, will do time in Perry
A Dallas County man who briefly went viral as one of the instigators of the “Montgomery Boat Brawl” has pled guilty, and will do time in Perry County Jail as part of his plea deal. Richard Roberts, 48, pled guilty to two misdemeanor assault charges in connection with the fight that broke out in August... Read More
Concert pianist will perform in Marion as part of ‘Gather Hear’ tour through Alabamax`
Boston-based concert pianist Miki Sawada will travel across Alabama with her own piano from December 1 – December 14 as part of the Gather Hear Tour. Sawada will perform 9 free public concerts in 7 towns and cities across the state, and also visit local public schools and Alabama prisons. Performances in our area are:... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Nov 02, 2023
Legal Notice Notice of Completion In accordance with Chapter I, Title 39, Code of Alabama,1975, notice is hereby given that Booth Contractors, L.L.C.(contractor) has completed the contract for Modernization of Public Housing Site AL171-1, XIII, AL171-3, IX; andAL171-4 and AL171-6, The Uniontown Housing Authority(owner) at 104 Plumblee Street, Uniontown, Alabama36786, and have made request for... Read More