Legal Notices Week of Mar 19, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated January 29, 2008, executed by PATRICK KEARLEY, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM, SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, which mortgage was recorded on... Read More
Muckle’s Ridge Festival Returns to Marion May 2, Vendor Signups Open
The Muckle’s Ridge Festival is returning to the Perry County Courthouse Square in historic downtown Marion on May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly festival, which has not been held in more than a decade, will feature live music on the courthouse steps and a food truck row. Car clubs, motorcycle clubs,... Read More
Deadline Approaching for ACCS Automotive Manufacturing Scholarships
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have continued their partnership to offer additional scholarships for residents interested in pursuing careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The $4,000 scholarships will cover tuition, books, and fees and are available to students enrolled in an eligible Alabama community college program... Read More
Ala. Power seeks volunteers for spring waterway cleanups
Alabama Power has announced the 2026 schedule for Renew Our Rivers, its annual statewide waterway cleanup program, with several events planned near Perry and Hale counties this spring. A cleanup at Lake Demopolis is scheduled for March 26–27. Volunteers can contact Bridgette Emory at bmemory@southernco.com to sign up. A cleanup on the Holt Reservoir is... Read More
Applications always fee-free at Alabama Community Colleges
Students who missed Free Application Week can still apply to college free of charge at their local community college. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) colleges, as a matter of policy, do not charge an application fee. Additionally, as part of their open-enrollment approach, community colleges have removed other barriers to higher education, including ACT... Read More
Johnny L. Sheppard
Johnny L. Sheppard, 29, of Marion died March 2, 2026. He was born Oct. 3, 1996. A memorial service was held March 8 at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens St., Marion.
Kenneth Gray Moseley
Kenneth Gray Moseley, 79, of Gallion died Feb. 28, 2026, at Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home in Demopolis. He was born Aug. 16, 1946, in Camp Polk, Louisiana, to Walter Errand Moseley Jr. and Catherine Adelle Dunn Moseley. He was manager of Clover Farm Grocery Store for 26 years and later retired from Bryan Whitfield Hospital.... Read More
John Lapsley
John W. Lapsley of Marion died March 8. Lapsley was a former longtime law enforcement officer. A viewing will be held Friday, March 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens St., Marion. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 14, at noon at Marion Baptist Academy, 315... Read More
Ronald L. Farrior
Ronald L. Farrior died Feb. 21 in Uniontown at the age of 71. He was born Nov. 6, 1954. A funeral service was held March 7 at Shady Grove M.B. Church on R.L. Flowers Road in Uniontown, with interment following. Glen White Memorial Funeral Home in Uniontown directed the services.
PCHPS Annual Low Country Boil Set for March 14
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society (PCHPS) will hold its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Marion Female Seminary, 204 West Monroe Street in Marion. The meal includes shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and homemade desserts. Music will be provided by keyboard player TaDarius Dukes. Takeout... Read More