Governor awards $800,000 to Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $800,000 in grants to support narcotics enforcement across the state, with $100,000 each going to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug enforcement task forces. The regional task force serving Perry and Hale counties is administered through the Marengo County Commission and covers Bibb, Dallas, Greene,... Read More
John Cox Webb, IV
John Cox Webb, IV, of Demopolis, died Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was born August 10, 1942, in Selma to Marie Suttle Webb and John Cox Webb, III. Mr. Webb graduated from Demopolis High School in 1960 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama in 1965. He served in the... Read More
Martha Jean Wallace
Martha Jean Wallace, 84, died Tuesday, March 25, 2026. She was born July 3, 1941, to John William Wallace and Annie Bell Smith. Although she had no children of her own, she had a hand in raising all of her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Jewell Nichols,... Read More
Nancy Morrison Brewer
Nancy Morrison Brewer, 78, of Marion, died Friday, March 21, 2026. She was born July 20, 1947, to Ted and Ollie Mae Fuqua Morrison. Visitation was held Wednesday, March 25, at Lake Payne Church of God from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Greg Jones officiating. Burial... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Emergency responders from across West Alabama gathered in Hale County earlier this month to participate in a large-scale disaster drill simulating a catastrophic plane crash, testing the region’s ability to respond to a mass casualty event. The training exercise, organized by the Hale County Emergency Management Agency, took place on a rural property just outside... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Who doesn’t love a cookie? There’s even a book on what happens when you give a mouse one. They end up in almost every lunchbox, come saran wrapped on gas station counters, and wait patiently in kitschy jars for another hand to reach in. Like many children, cookies were among the first things I “made”... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 02, 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, $1.25 per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Apr 2, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Completion of Public Works Projects (Over $50,000)Pursuant to Ala. Code §39-1-1 (1975) Notice is hereby given that REV Construction, Inc. has completed its contract with the Marion Water Systems, for the Marion Valve & Hydrant Replacement Project located in Marion, Alabama. This notice will be published for a period of four... Read More
State Launches Investigation Into Marion’s Handling of $1.7 Million in Water Payments
Attorney General’s office demands four years of financial records; city asks for three more months to respond The Alabama Attorney General wants to know what happened to $1.7 million that residents of Marion paid for water and sewer service, money the state says the city cannot account for. In a subpoena issued March 25 and... Read More
Running Rams start season strong
On March 13th, the Francis Marion Track and Field team kicked off its season opener strong at the University of West Alabama for the Demopolis Invitational. A total of 43 athletes joined Coach Bolding at the track to put all their hard work on display. The ladies placed 4th out of 12 teams in the... Read More