Donald Reese Ballard
Donald Reese Ballard, 64 of Uniontown, AL went to his eternal home on August 15, 2022. He was born on January 24, 1958 in Marengo County, AL to Everette Grey Ballard and Betty Lou Averette Ballard. He worked in maintenance for Dairy Fresh.He is survived by his parents; his wife Judy Lawrence Ballard; his daughters:... Read More
Marion man kills 10-foot gator
Greg Holifield of Marion recently harvested this massive, 10-foot alligator in the Chilatchee Creek area. The gator weighed in at a whopping 292 pounds. Greg is pictured here along with his wife, Beth, and son, Jesse.
Taylor earns ALFA Foundation scholarship
A local college student was one of 100 who earned a $1,000 scholarship through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.Whitfield Conrad Taylor of Greensboro is a freshman at Marion Military Institute studying business. The award may be used toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.The 100 scholarship recipients hail from 52 different counties and will attend 21 different institutions. “It’s important for young people to get... Read More
Marion, other Black Belt cities consider business license fee increase for new year
Both the cities of Marion and Greensboro are considering business license fee increases for the coming year. The chance doesn’t come along often, explained Greensboro City Clerk Lorrie Cook at her city’s August 9 council meeting.“The state regulates how much we can charge,” Cook said. “We have not had an increase since 2007.” Cook said... Read More
Researchers need your help identifying local people in never-before-seen ‘Bloody Sunday’ photos
A partnership between universities and community researchers in the Black Belt is aiming to identify local “Foot Soldiers” from the Voting Rights Movement in historic photos.Some of the photos have never been seen before by the public, and include photographs from the archives of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.Researchers and community leaders hope that local... Read More
UPD swears in two new officers, considers adding cameras
At the City Council meeting on Monday, August 15th, Uniontown swore in two new officers, Officer Clark and Officer Clayton. Officer Clark has been with the department for a while while Officer Clayton is a brand new hire. Officer Barnfield, who has been working as a liaison between the Council and the Department, was sworn... Read More
Marion’s audit reports warn of material weaknesses, unrecorded funds, $835k in outstanding water bills
Banks, Finley, and White, an accounting firm hired by the City of Marion to conduct an audit of its financial records, has released audits of three years of the city’s finances this week. The firm was hired only to get the city’s books in order, “but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on... Read More
Legal Notices Week of August 11, 2022
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. DR-2011-000017.01 John B. Hayes, Plaintiff V. Stacey Ann Stephens Hayes, Defendant NOTICE OF MOTION FOR CLERK’S DEED Stacey Ann Stephens Hayes, Defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer John B. Hayes’ Motion for Clerk’s Deed and other relief by thirty (30) days from... Read More
GMS welcomes two new coaches/educators
Greensboro Middle School will welcome a new educator to its staff with Coach James Kendall Davis. A graduate of Catawba University in Salisbury, North Carolina, Davis is currently completing his M.B.A. at the University of North Alabama. Davis is a former scholar-athlete for Catawba University and University of North Alabama, where he played as quarterback... Read More
Blues Brothers’ ‘Blue Lou’ will headline jazz festival at Shelton
Shelton State Community College will host the Fourth Annual West Alabama High School Jazz Festival on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Per tradition, the festival will be a full day event starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Bean- Brown Theatre on the College’s Martin Campus. Free and open to the public, the day’s festivities will conclude... Read More