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
Legal Notices Week of Apr 23, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39 Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Paulk Construction, Inc. Contractor has completed the contract for the MOD AL157-1B-2, VIII, at Greensboro, AL for The Housing Authority of The City of Greensboro Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of... Read More
Patricia Morgan
Funeral services for Sister Patricia Morgan, 51, of Uniontown, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026, at First Baptist Church, Cahaba Road, Uniontown. Burial followed at Hunter’s Chapel Memorial Gardens, County Road 12. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home,... Read More
Elizabeth Long Cobb Bostick
Elizabeth Long Cobb Bostick (known to family and friends as Betty) of Selma, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Beth Peifer, in Montgomery, Alabama. Born in Uniontown, Alabama, on November 23, 1932, to Oscar Eugene and Mary Coleman Long Cobb, Betty was a lifelong example of kindness,... Read More
Alice Lee Walker Davis
Mrs. Alice Lee Walker Davis of Uniontown, Alabama died on April 7, 2026, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 67. Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Lee Walker Davis will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., from First Missionary Baptist Church, Uniontown, Alabama. Interment will follow at Walker... Read More