Recount in District 1 race set for Thursday after week of wrangling over bond
The recount that Albert Turner Jr. has pursued since the day he lost the Perry County Commission District 1 Democratic primary by a single vote is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, at 11 a.m., after a week in which the posting of Turner’s $8,500 security bond became its own running dispute. Donald J. Bennett was... Read More
$221 million solar financing recorded for land in Perry County
A syndicate of lenders led by JPMorgan Chase Bank has placed more than $221 million in construction financing on the EG Saturn solar project near Newbern, according to a mortgage recorded May 15 in the Perry County probate office. The Fee and Leasehold Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Rents and Leases and Fixture Filing, recorded... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 09, 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, $1.25 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, $1.25 per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of July 9, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PERRY COUNTY Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Curtis George, a single man, and Hattie O. George, a single woman, originally in favor of United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United... Read More
Bennett asks court to halt District 1 recount on eve of count
Donald J. Bennett Sr., the certified winner of the Perry County Commission District 1 Democratic primary, asked a Montgomery judge Wednesday to stop the recount of that race less than 24 hours before it was scheduled to begin. The petition for writs of mandamus and prohibition, filed at 12:09 p.m. in Montgomery County Circuit Court... Read More
Sandra Burnette
Sandra Darlene Stone Burnette (“MaMa”), age 61, of Centreville, Alabama, entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Sandra was born on May 22, 1965, in Marion, Alabama. Sandra was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and great-aunt. She is survived by her loving mother, Dorothy Mae Nichols Stone; her loving husband... Read More
Edward Bernard Swanzy
Edward Bernard Swanzy, 89, of Vestavia Hills, died Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at his home. He was born July 9, 1937, in Selma, Alabama, to Bernard and Janie Walthall Swanzy. He proudly served his country as a member of the Air National Guard and was a graduate of the University of Alabama. Bernard built a... Read More
Jessie Ray Averette
Jessie Ray Averette, 72, of Marion, died Wednesday, June 24. Jessie Ray was born October 22, 1953, in Alabama. Jessie Ray was preceded in death by Rita Jo Averette, Christopher Ray Averette, Wendy Michelle Averette, Jimmy Wayne Averette, Jackson C. Averette, and Inez Lagrone Averette. Jessie Ray is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Robin Averette... Read More
Howard Eugean Carter
Howard Eugean Carter, 75, of Heiberger, died Saturday, June 27. He was born August 3, 1950. He spent his early life working for Seaman Timber Company. He loved hunting and fishing. Howard will be missed by his three brothers, other family, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa; his parents,... Read More
Betty Swindal Garner
Betty Swindal Garner, 81, of Centreville, died peacefully on Monday, June 22. Betty was born on February 14, 1945, in Perry County. She lived a life centered on family and service to others. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warm heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family touched... Read More