Cooking in the Black Belt
This week has been one of guilt and coincidences. To start with the heavier course (which you shouldn’t do), guilt is a... Read More
PCHPS Annual Low Country Boil Set for March 14
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will hold its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 7... Read More
Heath Clary Named Catfish Division Winner in Statewide Outstanding Young Farm Family Contest
Heath Clary of Hale County was named the Catfish Division winner in the statewide Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) contest organized by... Read More
Legislature approves new Perry County voting center over chairman’s objections
Legislation to move Perry County’s central voting center from the old National Guard Armory on Highway 14 to the newer armory building... Read More
Perry County teams fall short at Final Four playoffs in Birmingham
After dominating their opponents in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 semifinal rounds, the R.C Hatch Bobcats and Francis Marion Lady Rams... Read More
Melvin Turner retiring after 35 years with PCSD
Melvin Lee Turner is retiring from the Perry County Sheriff’s Department after 35 years of service in law enforcement and public safety.... Read More
Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority Receives Development Funding
The Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority has been approved for Site Evaluation for Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant funding and is... Read More
Tense session on open records ends with mayor declaring meeting over
A Marion City Council meeting ended abruptly Monday night after Mayor Dexter Hinton declared the session adjourned without a council vote following... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 05, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 5, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMAPERRY COUNTYPROBATE COURTCASE NO. 25-2803 Estate ofErle Randolph Richardson, Jr.Deceased Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the... Read More