Valley Forge Military College leadership visits MMI June 3
On Wednesday, June 3, Marion Military Institute welcomed the president of Valley Forge Military College, COL Stuart B. Helgeson, USMC (Ret), and VFMC Board member GEN Gus Perna, USA (Ret). MMI’s social media account says the purpose of the visit was exploring areas of mutual interest. Founded in 1928 and located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Valley... Read More
Perry County Commission: Lewis elected chairman as commission strips Turner of financial authority
The Perry County Commission elected Commissioner Carlton Lewis as its new chairman Tuesday night in a meeting that saw outgoing Chairman Albert Turner Jr. fight to control the terms of his own removal, lose that fight, and then watch as the commission voted to take his name off the county’s bank accounts. At the commission’s... Read More
Hearing on Turner challenge of one-vote loss scheduled for June 15
A hearing on Albert Turner Jr.’s challenge of his one-vote loss in the Perry County Commission District 1 Democratic primary has been rescheduled for June 15 at 11:00 a.m. in Montgomery, after the original hearing date was scrapped because the winner of the race had not been notified. The hearing will take place at the... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 11, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, $1.25 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,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 11, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Morrow Water Technologies, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for the MMI Well Pump and Control Panel Installation Project for the Town of Marion, AL, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.... Read More
Perry County tops Alabama in OnlyFans spending, says study
Perry County residents lead the entire state of Alabama in per-capita spending on OnlyFans, the subscription website best known for adult content, according to estimates published by OnlyGuider, a search engine and analytics company that tracks the platform. The company’s “OnlyFans Wrapped 2025” report, which has generated headlines from CBS Atlanta to a Fox affiliate... Read More
Bernice Payne Morrison
Bernice Payne Morrison, 97, of Akron, passed away on May 25, 2026, at Forest Manor Health and Rehab. Services were held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church in Akron, with Bro. Luke Laird and Bro. Jimmy Burkhalter officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial followed in the... Read More
Winston Rutley
Mr. Winston Rutley was born February 6, 1953, in Sawyerville, Alabama, the firstborn child of Mary Alice Rutley and Olee Chavers. From the start, he carried a strong spirit and big heart that touched everyone he met. He gained his heavenly wings on May 21, 2026, at the age of 73. He confessed his faith... Read More
Tom Anderson Paige
Mr. Tom Anderson Paige was born March 23, 1956, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late William “Jip” Paige and Willie Mae Sanders Paige Dillard. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member and served on the Board of Trustees. He gained his heavenly wings... Read More
Berenice Small Artis
Berenice Small Artis peacefully transitioned from this life on May 23, 2026, at the age of 69. A native of Greensboro, Alabama, she was born on September 28, 1956, to the late Kilas (Emma) Rutley and Ethel Small. Shortly after graduating from Greensboro High School, Berenice answered the call to serve her country by joining... Read More