Bettye Fikes-Lapsley
Bettye Fikes-Lapsley of Marion died Nov. 18 at the age of 71. She was born Feb. 10, 1951. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 25 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service in Marion. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 26 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Marion Baptist Academy. Interment followed the... Read More
Magnolia Grove hosts Christmas open house and art market for Sunday, Dec. 11
The Friends of Magnolia Grove invite all members of the community to join them for a Christmas Open House and Holiday Market on Sunday, December 11, from 11 am to 4 pm. This free event will feature beautiful live greenery and decorations by the Greensboro Garden Club. In addition to the museum, the front grounds... Read More
Rickey T. Smith
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:40 a.m. Friday Nov. 25, has claimed the life of a Valley Grande man. Rickey T. Smith, 26, was critically injured when the 2018 Ford Mustang he was driving overturned and left the roadway. Smith, who was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash,... Read More
Tornado destroys homes in Akron as storms ravage state
Authorities and volunteers were still assessing the damage as of press time, but a system of severe weather that brought tornadoes to West Alabama late Tuesday night caused considerable damage in the Hale County community of Akron. “Please remember to pray for the Akron Community (Lock 8 and Oak Village Road). The Tornado did strike,... Read More
Geneva Langhorne Williams
Geneva Langhorne Williams of Detroit died Nov. 15 at the age of 76. She was born Feb. 22, 1946. Williams was a native of Uniontown. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Rock Chapel A.M.E. Church in Uniontown. Burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Cemetery. Phillip White’s Julia L.... Read More
Annie Louise Mayes Rollins
Annie Louise Mayes Rollins of Marion died Nov. 15 at the age of 85. Visitation was held Saturday, Nov. 19 at Ashley’s Lee and Rollins Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral services were held Sunday at the funeral home chapel. Burial followed at Pinecrest Cemetery in Marion.
Serinty Green of Greensboro
Serinty Green of Greensboro died Nov. 16 at the age of eight months. She was born March 12, 2022. She was the daughter of Marcus Green and LoBresha Pope. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Dayton Cemetery in Dayton. Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral home directed.
Let’s Talk Turkey: Extension system gives tips on Thanksgiving food safety and preparation
The turkey is the star of Thanksgiving, but it does no good if it is frozen, burned to a crisp or makes the family sick. Safely cooking the perfect turkey takes time and planning. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety and quality expert provides a food safety guide to your Thanksgiving. Thawing Takes Time... Read More