Hale County Library to host open mic night for Poetry Month
The Hale County Library will host a free open mic event on Saturday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1103 Main Street in Greensboro, in celebration of National Poetry Month. The event is open to middle school students, high school students, and adults who wish to showcase their talents in poetry,... Read More
Sumac to host lecture on Alabama’s feedsack quilt history April 30
On Thursday, April 30th at 5:00, Sumac Cottage and Black Belt Workshop welcome historian Sarah Bliss Wright for her presentation, “Alabama Cotton and Bemis Bags, Pieced into Quilt History.” She will trace the evolution of cotton bags from a rural-household convenience, to a Depression Era necessity, to a wartime way of life, to an urban... Read More
Grant program seeks local legends, ghost stories for roadside markers
Communities with a folktale, ghost story, or local legend to preserve may be able to get it recognized with a roadside marker through a grant program administered by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. The application deadline is April 27. The foundation’s Legends & Lore marker program funds the research, fabrication, and installation of cast-iron roadside... Read More
Josephine Lee
Josephine Lee, 67, of Marion, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Ashley’s Lee & Rollins Funeral Home, 226 Jefferson Street, Marion. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00... Read More
Don Ed Tucker
Don Ed Tucker walked through the gates of heaven on April 16, 2026. After five years living life in a wheelchair, he is finally walking again. He was born December 28, 1947 to Kathleen and Berlie Tucker of Heiberger, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol Stone Tucker; his daughter Katie... Read More
Drought, wildfires persist across Alabama as fire alert enters second week
Wildfire conditions across Alabama show no signs of easing, as the state enters a second week under a Fire Alert issued by State Forester Rick Oates, with dry conditions continuing to fuel blazes across the state and in Perry County. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) reported that crews responded to 80 wildfires burning 3,782 acres... Read More
Campus sold for $3.6 million; deeds recorded morning of soft opening
The transaction conveying the former Judson College campus to Monarch Property Management, LLC was executed on April 15 and recorded in Perry County Probate Court at 10:08 a.m. and 10:12 a.m. on April 20—just hours before the “soft opening” event held at the campus at noon. The sale was completed through two separate deeds. A... Read More
Judson campus sale closes, Callan JMB CEO discusses plans for Atlas Complex
Callan JMB Inc., a publicly traded cold-chain logistics company based in Spring Branch, Texas, officially launched its Atlas Complex development at the former Judson College campus Monday afternoon with a “soft opening and kickoff presentation” at 302 Bibb Street. The event was introduced by Marion City Clerk Laura Hinton, who welcomed attendees and speakers. Remarks... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 23, 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, $1.25 per... Read More
The Delinquent Tax List of Apr 23, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICESTATE OF ALABAMAPERRY COUNTYMARION ALABAMA DELINQUENT TAX SALENOTICE TAX SALE FOR THE 2025TAX YEAR BY VIRTUE OF THE DECREE RENDERED BY THEPROBATE COURT OF PERRY COUNTY ALABAMAI WILL PROCEED TO SELL FOR CASH IN FRONT OF THECOURTHOUSE OF PERRY, IN THE CITYOF MARION ON MAY 12th, 2026DURING THE LEGAL HOURS OF SALE... Read More