Email from Marion mayor asks council to approve raise outside of public vote
The Perry County Herald has obtained an email forwarded to Marion’s City Council by Mayor Dexter Hinton regarding the requested raise for City Clerk Laura Hinton. In it, Hinton asks the council members to approve the raise outside of an open meeting. “This email is to request that the clerk’s salary be increased to $65,000... Read More
Perry schools announce improved safety measures
Perry County School District’s improved safety measures for the new school year include a new provision on backpacks. Starting this year, all students ranging from PreK-12 will be required to use clear backpacks. The Perry County School District will provide all students with a clear ba\ckpack, along with school supplies at the beginning of the... Read More
Legal Notices Week of August 4, 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
R.C. Hatch welcomes Lewis as new coach
Robert C. Hatch High School is welcoming Coach Cyontai Lewis to the Bobcat Nation. Serving as the school’s new Head Football Coach, Lewis will also act as a physical education teacher. A native of Greene County, Lewis hails from Eutaw, Alabama, where he went directly to the University of Florida. Lewis was a student athlete,... Read More
Southern announces calendar for upcoming 2022-2023 school year
For the first semester, beginning Thursday, August 4, there will be an open house for students and parents beginning at 4:30 PM and ending at 5:30 PM. The first day of school for students will be August 8, with it being a half day, students will dismiss at 11:30 AM. September 5, there will be... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
National Immunization Awareness Month The beginning of August marks the start of National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunization is one of the safest ways for you to protect your health and to help protect the health of your children by ensuring they have up-todate vaccines for their age group. Vaccines can help prevent very serious diseases... Read More
William Donald Morris
William Donald Morris, age 85 of Moundville, Alabama, died July 31, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ivey Morris and Nannie Odell Morris; brother, Andrew J. Parrish; and son-in-law Barry Wayne McMillan. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edna Osburn Morris of Moundville, Alabama;... Read More
Howard Wesley Cook
Howard Wesley Cook Jr., 88 of Marion, AL went to his eternal home on July 29, 2022. He was born on September 9, 1933 to Howard and Mittie Jackson Cook. He was a veteran and then a dairy and cattle farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents – Howard and Mittie Jackson Cook... Read More
R.C. Hatch held successful open house on Wed.
Robert C. Hatch High School’s Open House on Wednesday, August 3, was not only an opportunity for students and parents to meet faculty at the school, but a chance to give back. The school’s Parent Teacher Organization organized a shoe drive to coincide with the Open House, encouraging attendees to bring used shoes to donate.... Read More
Back to School giveaway set for Sunday in Marion
The Perry County School District 2022-2023 academic year begins Monday, August 8, 2022. In celebration of this, Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. and Alabama State Senator Bobby Singleton are sponsoring a back to school event on Sunday, August 7. From 1 PM to 4 PM children from kindergarten to fourth grade can enjoy free... Read More