120 Years Ago
March 22, 1902 in the Marion Democrat Messrs. B. B. and Tom Monts, two prominent farmers from Brush Creek, came over to Marion this week and sold the residue of their cotton crop to Mr. R. M. Foster at 8-12 cents. While in the city they were the guests of our hospitable friend W. W.... Read More
R.C. Hatch students launch school journalism initiative
Seventh and eighth graders at Robert C. Hatch School in Uniontown introduced their new journalism team on Tuesday, March 22. Sponsored by teachers Ms. Ford and Mrs. Sellers, the students compiled a nearly 10-minute news broadcast covering the full range of grades and activities in the school. Among the segments were conversations with coaches for... Read More
PCHS alumni will honor late Col. Carl Cooper at next school reunion, April 30
Perry County High School Alumni Association (PCHSAA) has proclaimed its annual meeting on April 30, 2022 as “Coach Carl Cooper Day” honoring one of its former coaches who died in 2021 at the age of 101. Diane Harrison, newly elected President of PCHSAA, has announced that at their annual meeting in Marion they will be... Read More
First Baptist Newbern has food pantry ministry
The pastor and members of First Baptist Church of Newbern announce that their Food Pantry Ministry is open every first and third Sunday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. at the Family Life Center. This ministry will serve families in Hale County.
Hale Co. College & Career Academy thespians took in play, workshops this week
What an eventful week is in progress at the HCC & CA Department of Theatre. On Monday, March 14th Mr. Alvin Reed, Associate Professor of Dance from the University of Alabama, kick started out week with Broadway choreography from the hit musical “The Color Purple”. Students enjoyed moving to the rhythm of the soulful sounds... Read More
Carolyn Mills Goodwin
Carolyn Mills Goodwin, age 85, of Moundville, Ala., passed away March 14, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama. Graveside services was at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Bro. Delbert Canterbury officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Visitation were at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Magnolia... Read More
Annie Elizabeth Rinehart
Annie Elizabeth “Beth” Rinehart, age 88, of Marion, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Beth was born July 4, 1933. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ira Cecil and Grace Elizabeth Moore and one sister Eugenia Murphy. She is survived by her husband, James Ferrell “Bud”; one son, Creg Rinehart, one... Read More
Roger Dale Carpenter
Roger Dale Carpenter, age 75, of Marion, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Roger was born May 25, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Gross; two sons, Douglas Paul Carpenter (Tracy), Gregory Dale Carpenter (Tracy); two daughters, Becky Renee Hilton, Shelly Gross; five brothers, Jim Carpenter (Raberta), Tom Carpenter (Phyllis), Gary... Read More
LaTonia James
Sister LaTonia Shawna James died March 12 at the age of 36. She was born Sept. 15, 1985 in Tuscaloosa County to the late Catherine James and Randy Hambright. She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed by Hunter Creek Nursing Home as head... Read More
Darryl Dewayne King
Darryl Dewayne “Hard Roller” King died March 8 at the age of 58. He was born April 7, 1964 to the late Ida Mae King and Willie Foster, Sr. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Damian Hicks of Greensboro; two daughters, Ja’Lias... Read More