Classifieds Week of Oct 8, 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 Oct 8, 2026
Legal NoticeNOTICE OF APPOINTMENTESTATE OF JOHN H. WALKER, DECEASEDIN THE PROBATE COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMACASE NO. 26-0030Letters of Administration were granted to Lisa Osborne, as Personal Representative of the Estate of John H. Walker, decease, on the _ day of _, 2026. All persons having claims against the Estate must present them within the... Read More
Francis Marion names 2026-27 homecoming court; coronation and parade Fri.
Francis Marion School has named Wesley Kynard and Hayden Wright its homecoming king and queen for 2026-27, and Charlissa Godwin Miss FMS, ahead of Friday’s coronation, parade and homecoming game. The court will be crowned at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the Woodie J. Jackson Sports Arena, with the parade at 4 p.m. and... Read More
Library’s October display features superheroes and costume books
Jeremy Moore looks over the Marion-Perry County Library’s October book display, which features superheroes and books on making an original Halloween costume. The books, along with a large selection of new titles, are available for checkout at the library, the library said. Moore’s favorite superheroes include the Flash, Batman and Superwoman.
Hunters asked to ‘Donate a Doe’ to feed Alabama families
Venison Provisions, an Alabama program that turns donated deer into meals for families in need, is asking hunters to pledge a doe this season as part of the National Deer Association’s #DonateADoe initiative. Hunters who harvest a deer they want to donate bring it to a participating drop-off, then post a photo with the harvest... Read More
BREAKTHROUGH STUDENTS GATHER AT THE FLAGPOLE FOR SEE YOU AT THE POLE
Members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Breakthrough Charter School gathered at the flagpoles on the elementary and high school campuses before classes Wednesday, Sept. 23, for See You at the Pole, the annual day of student prayer at school flagpoles. Students prayed for their families, friends, teachers, school, community and nation, the school... Read More
R.C. Hatch homecoming parade set for Oct. 16 in Uniontown; entries free
Robert C. Hatch High School’s homecoming parade will roll through Uniontown at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and any individual, group, business or nonprofit organization may enter at no charge, the school announced. Entry forms are due by Oct. 13 so the homecoming committee can prepare and send out the line-up information. The form is... Read More
Palmer Lutrel Goree
Palmer Lutrel Goree died Friday, September 25. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 3, at 11 a.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 25 County Road 44, Uniontown. Interment will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery, Uniontown. Melvin Miller Funeral Service of Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Sewell taking applications for military service academy nominations
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell’s office is accepting applications from students in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District who want a nomination to one of the nation’s military service academies, her office announced Sept. 23. Applicants must be legally domiciled in the district; be at least 17 and not yet 23 on July 1 of the year they... Read More