ALEA’s Troopers investigated nine traffic fatalities, three drownings over July 4 holiday period
Over the course of an extended five-day enforcement period, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated a total of nine traffic fatalities and three non-boating fatalities (drownings). However, this was the third year in a row where the state experienced zero boating related fatalities on Alabama waterways. The official Fourth of July travel... Read More
ADEM cites landfill in Uniontown for ‘significant’ wastewater violations
Arrowhead Landfill in Uniontown has recently been cited by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), for significant non-compliance with wastewater discharge standards over the past year. A public notice placed by ADEM regarding the matter is included in the “Legal Notices” section of this week’s newspaper. Located at 622 Tayloe Road, the landfill’s operations... Read More
Perry County Extension Service held successful heirs property workshop here
Perry County Extension Office Hosts Heirs Property Awareness Workshop On June 19, the Perry County Extension Office, in collaboration with sponsors from Legal Service of Alabama, LRLEAN, Deep South Food Alliance(DSFA) and TUCCA, hosted an impactful Heirs Property Awareness Workshop at the Perry County Courthouse’s upstairs courtroom. The primary goal of the workshop was to... Read More
UMC conference votes to close historic Uniontown church
The historic Uniontown United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of Highway 61 and North Street, was officially closed on Monday during the annual meeting of the Alabama- West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. The closure is part of a broader decision affecting ten churches in Alabama and Florida, which were shuttered due... Read More
Perry students graduate from University of Alabama
A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of Alabama has proven to provide an abundant return on investment for graduates, setting the stage for legendary careers while also creating priceless experiences and memories. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth to help prepare future generations through its educational, cultural... Read More
VBS program will start Sunday, June 23 at Siloam Baptist Church in Marion
There are only a few days remaining until Siloam Baptist Church’s annual Vacation Bible School. Beginning June 23 and ending June 27, participants will meet at Siloam Baptist Church each night from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This year’s theme is Breaker Rock Beach. Students aged from Pre-K through sixth grade can enjoy crafts, music,... Read More
‘Summer Blast’ will start next Tuesday for Uniontown youth, register now
Summer Blast Uniontown will begin next week on Tuesday, June 25 and continue through Thursday, June 27. A summer program open to youth aged between 7 and 18 years of age, the Summer Blast will meet each day at the Uniontown Recreation Center from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Recreation Center is located at... Read More
Turner says county will provide dumpsters, grant one month garbage bill break for customers amid delays
Large dumpsters will be distributed throughout Perry County for citizens to use at their disposal beginning the week of July 7 and continuing through July 20. Each Perry County Commissioner’s district will receive a dumpster that can be used for community clean ups. The announcement came through Perry County Commission Chairman, Albert Turner, Jr.’s, social... Read More
WAPT upgrades fleet, announces upcoming driver recruiting efforts
For over the past 20 years, West Alabama Public Transportation has provided public transportation to rural communities faced with challenging transportation issues. Residents of the nine-county service area are able to use services for medical, dental, shopping, pay bills and visiting. Recently, such destinations as cancer treatment centers and dialysis appointments have been exceptionally high... Read More
Marion man arrested on charges of trafficking methamphetamine
Complaint also includes charges related to possession of multiple other substances State agents arrested a Perry County man on multiple drug charges, including trafficking methamphetamine, on June 14. Robert Paul Underwood, 55, of Marion, was apprehended by officers and is currently being held in Perry County Jail, according to court records. Underwood faces several drug-related... Read More