Classifieds Week of Jan 22, 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, 75¢ 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,... Read More
Ivey launches flood notification system
Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the 2026 Regular Session Tuesday evening by delivering her ninth State of the State address, announcing she is launching a statewide flood notification system. The governor’s action comes after Texas experienced devastating flooding that claimed the lives of Alabamians, including Sarah Marsh, who was away at a summer camp. “Alabama... Read More
Lapsley Named to Dean’s List at Lawson State
Virginia Lapsley of Marion, AL was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Lawson State Community College. Virginia was among 208 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Dean’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 3.5, consisting of a minimum course load of not fewer than twelve (12)... Read More
Free CNA Classes Will Be Held Jan. 26
Residents of Marion, Perry County, Marengo County, Uniontown, and Demopolis are invited to take part in a free certified nursing assistant (CNA) training class offered by Sowing Seeds of Hope on January 26. To secure a spot in the class, participants should call 334-683-4666 and ask for Dorothea.
Annual Methodist Soup Sale Will Be Held Wednesday, February 4
Marion Methodist Church will hold its annual soup sale on Wednesday, February 4. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from church members or by calling the church office at 334-683-6543. The soup may be picked up from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the church parking lot.
Qualifying ends Friday for Perry County primary election set May 19
Qualifying for local offices on the 2026 ballot is underway in Perry County, and party officials are reminding potential candidates that the window to get on the primary ballot closes Friday, Jan. 23. Candidate qualifying opened Jan. 5. Primary elections are set for May 19, 2026, with the general election to follow on Nov. 3,... Read More
Braxton resigns as Newbern mayor after residency challenge
Patrick Braxton resigns as mayor of Newbern following election contest settlement Patrick Braxton has resigned as mayor of the Town of Newbern following the resolution of a Hale County Circuit Court election contest that challenged his eligibility to hold office based on residency. Braxton’s resignation comes after Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins entered an order... Read More
Cold days ahead for Perry
Meteorologists say winter storm system could bring snow, ice to parts of Alabama, plunge whole state into deep freeze A potential winter storm system moving into Alabama this weekend could bring dangerous icing to parts of the state, and forecasters say residents in our area should use the next few days to get ready. The... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 22, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSFOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES Berean Headstart is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting firms to provide accounting and auditing services. A full copy of the RFP document is available by emaili n g monica.bryant@bbhsal.com. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. All proposals must be received... Read More
Column: Not the responsibility of the press to run public relations
We had to expect some pushback when we broke the story last week of the companies and personalities behind the purchase of the shuttered former campus of Judson College. As we understand the process, local leaders and public officials who have been meaningfully involved had to sign non-disclosure agreements early on to protect the interests... Read More