Turner bypasses commission, names new interim county administrator
Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. unilaterally appointed a new interim county administrator on May 27, one day after the county canvassing board certified results showing he lost his District 1 seat to challenger Donald Bennett by a single vote. In a letter to the four other commissioners dated May 27, Turner said he... Read More
Eastern Star hosts ‘Evening of Inspiration’ at Eagle Grove
Taylor’s Pride Order of Eastern Star hosted an “Evening of Inspiration with Tea” at Eagle Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, April 26, drawing more than 75 guests for an afternoon of fellowship, elegance, and style. The atmosphere was vibrant, with many attendees embracing the spirit of spring by adorning themselves in beautiful dresses complemented by... Read More
Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District annual poster contest
Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District annual poster contest winners Kallyan Steadman, first place, and Mary Ann Wood, second place, are pictured with their teacher, Bettie Lucky. All three are from Francis Marion School. This year’s contest theme was “Soil: Where It All Begins.”
They faked a medical emergency and she was waiting outside
Five Charged in Connection With Perry County PREP Center Escape Five people have been charged in connection with the escape of four inmates from the Perry County Correctional PREP Center in Uniontown early Saturday, including a Selma woman accused of driving to the facility to pick up the men and hiding them in her apartment... Read More
State Democratic Party reportedly sets hearing on challenge of one-vote loss
The Alabama Democratic Party has scheduled a hearing for Friday on Albert Turner Jr.’s challenge of his one-vote loss in the Perry County Commission District 1 Democratic primary, bringing a local election dispute to the state level after Probate Judge Carlton L. Hogue certified challenger Donald J. Bennett as the Democratic nominee and declared the... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 04, 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,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 04, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Frasier-Ousley Construction and Engineering, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for HVAC Replacement for Perry County Schools, 23-268, for Perry County Schools, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons... Read More
Sewell staff to hold mobile office hours in Greensboro on June 10
Staff from the office of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell will be in Greensboro on Wednesday, June 10, to assist Hale County residents with federal programs and services. The mobile office hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greensboro Senior Activity Center, 515 Greene St. No appointment is required. Congressional staff... Read More
They faked a medical emergency and she was waiting outside: Selma woman charged in PREP Center escape; two remain at large
A Selma woman has been charged with helping four inmates escape the Perry County Correctional PREP Center in Uniontown early Saturday after investigators say she drove to the facility, picked up the men, and took them to her apartment to change clothes and hide from law enforcement. Keivona Shabrion Lewis, 29, was arrested within two... Read More
The raptors are coming to Newbern Library June 12
The Newbern Library is pleased to announce that “the Raptors are Coming” to the library on Friday, June 12, 2026, for a free public program. Staff members from the Auburn Raptor Center will bring five raptors, commonly known as birds of prey, to Newbern for a two-hour demonstration held outdoors under a large tent adjacent... Read More