Classifieds Week of Mar 05, 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
Legal Notices Week of Mar 5, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMAPERRY COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO. 25-2803 Estate ofErle Randolph Richardson, Jr.Deceased Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th day of November, 2025, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the Estate are required to file... Read More
Marion Cemetery Association thanks Long for discretionary funds
The Marion Cemetery Association, Inc. is expressing its appreciation to Perry County Commissioner Tony Long for continued financial support of upkeep at Marion Cemetery. According to Marion Cemetery Association, Inc. board member Theresa King Anderson, Long has repeatedly designated money from his discretionary funds on the Perry County Commission to help cover mowing and groundskeeping... Read More
Cleanup day planned March 7 for Perry Lakes Park
Alabama Audubon and Cahaba River Coalition are hosting a spring clean-up at Perry Lakes Park on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are asked to bring brooms, rakes, clippers, and battery-powered yard tools to help prepare the park for the season. Organizers suggest packing a lunch for a picnic at Barton’s... Read More
Donald Edward Terry
Donald Edward Terry, of Centerville, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2026, surrounded by family at the age of 77. He was born Nov. 28, 1948. There was a visitation held on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at Bethlehem Baptist Church from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with service following at 11:00 am. Burial took place... Read More
Geri Colburn
Geri Colburn, a beloved 74-year-old resident of Centreville, Alabama, passed away on February 16, 2026, at Bibb County Nursing Home. Graveside services was held at Salem Church in Marion, Alabama, on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Geri’s legacy is carried on by her loving family. She is survived by her children Misty (Kevin)... Read More
Murray Allen Nichols
Murray Allen Nichols, of Sprott, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on February 4, 1947, to the late Leroy “Roy” Nichols and Irene Nichols. Murray is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy “Roy” Nichols and Irene Nichols; wife, Grace Nichols; siblings, Leon Nichols and... Read More
Shelia Phillips James
Shelia Phillips James was born March 9, 1962, and died February 15, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a native of Uniontown, Alabama. Funeral services for Shelia Phillips James, 63, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 12024 U.S. Highway 80,... Read More
Lincolnite Club seeks Black Belt students for scholarship program
The Lincolnite Club, Inc. is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship awards, offering financial assistance to Black Belt students who show both academic promise and a record of service to their schools and communities. The club’s National Scholarship Committee is seeking high school seniors with a grade point average of 2.50 or higher who... Read More
ADSS Seeks Nominations for 2026 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
The Alabama Department of Senior Services seeks nominations for outstanding individuals to be considered for induction into the 2026 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Married couples who have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary or more and individuals who are 100 years old or older are also honored by the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of... Read More