Orrville man charged with second-degree rape, sodomy involving minor
An 18-year-old Orrville man is charged with second-degree rape and sodomy involving a minor, according to Perry County District Court records. Antonious Johnson, 18, of Orrville is charged with rape in the second degree and sodomy in the second degree, each a Class B felony, and with possession of a pistol by a certain person... Read More
Marion Veterinary Clinic asks for pet food donations for its shelter animals
Marion Veterinary Clinic is asking for donations of dog and cat food for the animals in its shelter: food for adult dogs and puppies and for adult cats and kittens. “We will use any brand,” the clinic said in its request, “but they seem to do better with Pedigree or Purina.” Donations may be left... Read More
Voter registration closes Oct. 19 for the Nov. 3 general election
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Monday, Oct. 19, Secretary of State Wes Allen said in a release Oct. 5. Voters can register online at sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote, or deliver a paper registration form in person or by mail to the county Board of Registrars. Registration status can be checked... Read More
Southern Academy’s 2026 homecoming court
Southern Academy’s 2026 homecoming court. Back row, from left: Machaela Bovis, ninth grade maid; Laiken Swindal, eighth grade maid; Addie Grace Rogers, seventh grade maid; Taylor Kyser, 11th grade maid; Macie Sluder, 10th grade maid; and Milly Leys, 12th grade maid. Seated: Hayden Harrison, queen, and JB Bishop, king.
Services will be Oct. 10 at Marion Methodist for the Rev. Dr. Mike Pearson
The Rev. Dr. Charles Michael “Mike” Pearson, 67, went to be with Jesus on Friday, September 25. Mike was born to James and Evelyn Pearson on October 31, 1958. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of West Alabama and his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. He went on to earn his... Read More
ADEM finds eight significant deficiencies at Uniontown water system
Report calls for a corrective action report within 30 days and puts the system’s water loss at 38.8 percent The Alabama Department of Environmental Management found eight significant deficiencies in the Uniontown Water Works & Sewer Board’s drinking water system at an Aug. 27 inspection, according to ADEM’s annual inspection report on the system. Seven... Read More
Services were Oct. 3 for Rosa Mae Johnson of Uniontown, 74
Rosa Mae Johnson, 74, died September 24. She was born April 16, 1952. A public viewing was held Friday, October 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Glen White Memorial Funeral Home, 255 Franklin Street, Uniontown. The funeral service was held Saturday, October 3, at 1 p.m. at Saint Peter Primitive Baptist Church, South Street,... Read More
Services will be Oct. 10 for Gregory Larkins of Uniontown, 66
Gregory Larkins, 66, of Uniontown entered into eternal rest October 1 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma.He was born August 2, 1960.Visitation will be held Friday, October 9, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Larkin and Scott Mortuary in Demopolis. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. at Cedar Grove... Read More
Services were Oct. 3 for Sylvester ‘Rick’ Faddis, 65
Sylvester “Rick” Faddis, 65, died September 17. He was born November 9, 1960, to the late James and Josephine Faddis.He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Willie James Faddis, Woodrow Faddis and Leo Faddis.He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Faddis-Hicks (Kendrick); two grandchildren, Shemaya Faddis and Nicholis Pelt Jr.; two... Read More
Antioch plans fall celebration Oct. 11
Antioch Baptist Church, 929 County Road 3 in Greensboro, will hold its fall celebration at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, with singing by Southern Gospel Sound and lunch after the service. The Rev. Arthur Thomas is pastor.