Francis Marion fall break starts today, Oct. 22-Oct. 26
Francis Marion School is out for fall break from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Monday, Oct. 26. Students return Tuesday, Oct. 27. The... Read More
Mail-in absentee applications due by Tuesday, Oct. 27
Mail-in absentee ballot applications for the Nov. 3 general election must reach the county absentee election manager by Tuesday, Oct. 27, Secretary... Read More
Southern volleyball brings home two state titles
Varsity rallies past Lowndes in five sets for back-to-back Class AA championships; JV wins the AA junior varsity tournament Varsity rallies past... Read More
Selma teen charged with escape attempt, assault on officer at PREP Center
Complaint alleges he used a shank trying to escape and seriously injured a correctional officer An 18-year-old Selma man was arrested on... Read More
Perry County woman sues Family Dollar over metal in bag of rice
A Perry County woman is suing Family Dollar Stores of Alabama, LLC, claiming she bit into a piece of metal in a... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 22, 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 Oct 22, 2026
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMAPROCLAMATIONBY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2026 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2026-341 (SB271), Act... Read More
Fire department fall festival and Poe Halloween party set for October in Perry County
A fall festival Saturday, Oct. 17, and a Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 31, are set in Perry County. The North Perry Volunteer... Read More
Trinity Baptist’s women’s conference is Oct. 17
Trinity Baptist Church, 501 Carol St., Marion, will hold its Community Women’s Conference from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, with... Read More