Rep. Terri Sewell will hold town hall today in Greensboro
U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, whose Seventh Congressional District includes all of the western Black Belt, will have a town hall meeting in Greensboro today, Thursday, March 24. The Congresswoman’s office announced the event via email Thursday morning. The meeting will begin at 1:45 with a 15 minute press availability beforehand. It will be held at... Read More
Tornadoes possible as storm moves across Perry County Tuesday
Perry County Courthouse will be closed at noon and the Perry County Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday night, March 22 has been canceled, said Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. on Monday night. “I pray that our county will be spared any damage,” said Turner in the announcement. The National Weather Service’s Birmingham office... Read More
Council members no-show, Marion mayor cancels meeting
Marion City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting, set for 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers at Marion City Hall, did not happen as planned. Mayor Dexter Hinton took his seat at the head of the table as the meeting began, and waited for the councilmembers to arrive. Alabama state law requires a quorum, or minimum number... Read More
Perry Co. Historical Society’s annual Low Country Boil set for Saturday, March 26
The Perry County Historical Society’s popular annual fundraiser, the Low Country Boil, will be held March 29 of this year in Marion. The event will happen from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Marion Female Seminary on Monroe Street. Tickets for adults are $20 apiece, students are $15, and children ages 5 and under... Read More
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West African dance and drum ensemble to perform in Greensboro
The West African drum and dance ensemble Sahi On Ko Djony from Birmingham is coming to do a program during spring break week for the Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday March 23rd at 11am at the Armory. They will be teaching children about the music and culture of West Africa, and demonstrating dances and... Read More
New Southern SGA officers include Perry students
The Southern Academy SGA recently elected officers for the 2022-2023 school year. Pictured above (left to right) are the officers: Bryant Taylor: Parliamentarian Hardy McMillan: Treasurer Hannah Whaley: President Campbell Webb: Chaplain Laura Kyser: Reporter Haylee Rowley: Secretary Nic Evans: Vice President
Annie Mae Johnson
Annie Mae Johnson, 92 of Mobile, AL went to her eternal home on March 1, 2022. She was born on September 30, 1929, in Carrollton, AL to Ordrie E. Johnson and Rozzie Mae Pate Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters: Lorene Lyles (Webster) and Nellie Jo Andrews (Bob); and her... Read More
Legal Notices March 17, 2022
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA THE ESTATE OF JOHNNY FRANK EADY, Deceased CASE NO.: 22-017 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters of Administration of the said deceased having been granted to Lori Fulgham Eady on the 23rd day of February, 2022, by the Honorable Arthur Crawford, Judge of the Probate Court of Hale County, Alabama. Notice... Read More
Lucile Wigger Bamberg
Lucile Wigger Bamberg of Marion, AL passed through this life on March 9, 2022. She was 93 years old. She was born in her family home on January 29, 1929, in Greensboro, AL. Raised during the depression and later through WW II, like many of her peers, she knew of hardship, suffering and pain. Lucile... Read More