Orrville man charged with second-degree rape, sodomy involving minor
An 18-year-old Orrville man is charged with second-degree rape and sodomy involving a minor, according to Perry County District Court records.Antonious Johnson, 18, of Orrville is charged with rape in the second degree and sodomy in the second degree, each a Class B felony, and with possession of a pistol by a certain person forbidden,... Read More
Marion Veterinary Clinic asks for pet food donations for its shelter animals
Marion Veterinary Clinic is asking for donations of dog and cat food for the animals in its shelter: food for adult dogs and puppies and for adult cats and kittens.“We will use any brand,” the clinic said in its request, “but they seem to do better with Pedigree or Purina.”Donations may be left at the... Read More
Voter registration closes Oct. 19 for the Nov. 3 general election
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Monday, Oct. 19, Secretary of State Wes Allen said in a release Oct. 5.Voters can register online at sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote, or deliver a paper registration form in person or by mail to the county Board of Registrars. Registration status can be checked at... Read More
Southern Academy’s 2026 homecoming court
Southern Academy’s 2026 homecoming court. Back row, from left: Machaela Bovis, ninth grade maid; Laiken Swindal, eighth grade maid; Addie Grace Rogers, seventh grade maid; Taylor Kyser, 11th grade maid; Macie Sluder, 10th grade maid; and Milly Leys, 12th grade maid. Seated: Hayden Harrison, queen, and JB Bishop, king.
Sewell hosts service academy information session at MMI
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell hosted an information session at Marion Military Institute on Tuesday evening, Sept. 29, for students interested in attending the nation’s military service academies. “Serving our country is one of the highest callings,” Sewell said afterward, sharing photos from the evening. Sewell pointed students to her website for the academy nomination process,... Read More
Six state rural health grants name Perry County
Six of the 34 rural health grants Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday, Oct. 1, name Perry County among the counties they will serve, three of them awarded to Cahaba Medical Care Foundation. The grants, nearly $55 million in all, are the second round of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program this year, the governor’s office... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 8, 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 Oct 8, 2026
Legal NoticeNOTICE OF APPOINTMENTESTATE OF JOHN H. WALKER, DECEASEDIN THE PROBATE COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMACASE NO. 26-0030Letters of Administration were granted to Lisa Osborne, as Personal Representative of the Estate of John H. Walker, decease, on the _ day of _, 2026. All persons having claims against the Estate must present them within the... Read More
Francis Marion names 2026-27 homecoming court; coronation and parade Fri.
Francis Marion School has named Wesley Kynard and Hayden Wright its homecoming king and queen for 2026-27, and Charlissa Godwin Miss FMS, ahead of Friday’s coronation, parade and homecoming game. The court will be crowned at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the Woodie J. Jackson Sports Arena, with the parade at 4 p.m. and... Read More