Uniontown man indicted for attempted murder in 2023 Meadows Apartments shooting
A Perry County grand jury has indicted a Uniontown man on an attempted murder charge in a November 2023 shooting at the Meadows Apartments in Uniontown, according to Perry County Circuit Court records. Christopher Lamar Ward, 32, of Uniontown is charged with attempted murder, a Class A felony; reckless endangerment, a Class A misdemeanor; and... Read More
Three Marion men indicted on arson charges in fire that destroyed Judy’s
A Perry County grand jury has indicted three Marion men on arson charges in the January fire that destroyed Judy’s Convenience Store on Washington Street in Marion, according to Perry County Circuit Court records. Richard Harris Moore, 60, Aziz Yahia Moflah Zandani, 39, and Nader Nageeb Zandani, 34, all of Marion, are each charged with... Read More
Deacon Charles Carmichael
Deacon Charles Carmichael, 85, of Uniontown, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, at his residence. He was born June 21, 1941. He was a well-loved and respected senior citizen of Uniontown. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown, with burial at the church.
Martha Watson Maurer
Martha Watson Maurer, 89, a resident of Selma, entered her eternal home on August 27. Martha was born on January 20, 1937, in Electric Mills, MS to the late Frank and Edna Watson. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sue Cooper of Mobile, son, Hank Tolar of Marion, and husband, Charlie Maurer... Read More
Elaine Edwards
Janice “Elaine” Holladay Edwards, lovingly known as “MeeMaw,” was called home to Heaven on September 6, where she was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Hugh. Elaine was born on October 12, 1943, to Ozell and Houston Holliday. At 19 years old, she married the love of her life, Hugh, and together they were blessed... Read More
USDA launches screwworm page for hunters ahead of deer season
With hunting season approaching, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a New World screwworm web page written for hunters, wildlife professionals and others who spend time in the field, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries said Sept. 8. New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae burrow into the flesh of living... Read More
Saint Mary P.B. to observe anniversary Oct. 11
Saint Mary Primitive Baptist Church on County Road 177, St. Mary’s Road, in Uniontown will hold its church anniversary observance Sunday, Oct. 11, at noon. The theme is “God Welcomes Us Back Home,” from Romans 15:7: “Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.” The Rev. Dr. Mack... Read More
Extension seeks lower Cahaba anglers for Sept. 24 litter workshop
Anglers who fish the lower Cahaba River watershed are invited to a community workshop Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Dallas County Extension Office, 429 Lauderdale St., Selma, part of an EPA-funded aquatic litter project led by Auburn University. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is working with anglers and local communities... Read More
Berean to celebrate Pastor Shears’ ninth anniversary
Berean Baptist Church, 804 Washington Street in Marion, will celebrate the ninth pastoral anniversary of Pastor Wilie J. Shears on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. Pastor Terry Bell of New Antioch Baptist Church in Brent will serve as guest pastor, with Dr. Bryan Green of Ecclesia Leadership College in Houston, Texas, as pulpit conductor... Read More
MMI to host College Preview Day for high school students Sept. 18
Marion Military Institute will hold a College Preview Day for high school students and their families on Friday, Sept. 18, beginning at 8 a.m. on the campus at 1101 Washington Street in Marion. A second preview day is set for Saturday, Nov. 7. The morning opens with registration and a chance to meet the Corps... Read More