Emergency proclamation removing oversight requirements on mayoral spending fails Monday
Council agrees to take up issue again at emergency meeting set for Thursday evening at City Hall Mayor Dexter Hinton’s proposal that he says would expedite the resolution of the city’s water and sewer problems hit a stumbling block during Monday night’s Marion city council meeting. A proposed proclamation that would grant the mayor emergency... Read More
Many elderly, disabled in Alabama in need of foster care, state DHR can help
Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults can often find themselves in more vulnerable circumstances and in need of special care. The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is helping by finding adult foster homes to assist older adults who may have trouble caring for themselves. Adult foster care helps those elderly and disabled adults stay in... Read More
Marion faces fines for continued water and sewer violations
The City of Marion is under scrutiny from both federal and state environmental regulators due to significant and ongoing violations concerning its water and sewer systems. This week, the Times- Standard-Herald obtained documents revealing a proposed consent order from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and an Administrative Compliance Order from the United States... Read More
Bettie L. Elmore
Bettie L. Elmore, age 87, of Northport, Alabama, was called to her eternal Heavenly home on June 9, 2024. She was surrounded by her family at her home. She was born March 30, 1937. Services were 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Magnolia Chapel North with Bro. Ed Golden and Bro. Ronald Johnson officiating.... Read More
Alphonzo Bennett
Alphonzo Bennett, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 67. Born on May 8, 1957, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Arthur and Mamie Bennett, Alphonzo grew up in a vibrant household filled with love and laughter, alongside his brothers Christopher and... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 20, 2024
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 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) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 20, 2024
Legal Notice PUBLIC NOTICE The Perry County Water Authority (PCWA) is considering making applications to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program Loan for improvements within the water system. A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:30pm at PCWA’s Office, located at... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 13, 2024
Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to an Order for Sale by Auction rendered by the Circuit Court of Perry County, Alabama, in Civil Action No.CV-2021-900053, John Ryan, as Court appointed Auctioneer, shall sell to the highest bidder, for cash, at the Perry County Courthouse, Marion, Alabama, on the 20th day of June 2024, during the... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 13, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20words or less. All words in excess of 20,75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Sherry Ann Colburn
Sherry Ann Colburn of Marion entered into eternal life on May 22, 2024. She was a graduate of Francis Marion High School and Judson College, where she received a BS in elementary education. She touched the lives of many children as a remarkable educator and, in recent years, the lives of the elderly as she... Read More