Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Happy June from Hale County Hospital! As the first days of June are here, this new month not only brings the hot weather of summer, but also a reminder and emphasis of the importance of men’s health. Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? It’s a time when we focus on helping our... Read More
FMS to host ‘Dunks and Doughnuts with Dad’ June 18
In preparation for Father’s Day, the Francis Marion Football Team is sponsoring an event entitled, “Dunks & Doughnuts with Dad”. On Tuesday, June 18 from 7 AM to 8 AM, participants will meet at the Francis Marion School Junior High gymnasium. Open to all fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and/or brothers, students will be celebrating the support... Read More
God’s House of Worship to hold ‘What a Man’ men’s conference starting June 7
“What a Man” a God’s House of Worship Men’s conference will begin Friday, June 7 and conclude on Saturday, June 8. Each night, fellowship will begin at 6 PM with a service to follow at 7 PM. The conference will meet at 1206 Washington Street in Marion. Guest worship music will be provided by the... Read More
June marks start of hurricane season for Alabama, get ready beforehand
Sally, Katrina, Ivan, Opal… the names of some of history’s most powerful hurricanes are well known to the people of Alabama. With the official start of hurricane season approaching, FEMA and Alabama Emergency Management Agency officials urge Alabama residents to prepare themselves, their families, and their property now. Forecasts predict a very active season, with... Read More
Carolyn Johnson Starks
Carolyn Johnson Starks, affectionately known as “Little Lady,” passed away on May 27, 2024, at the age of 78. A resident of Uniontown, Alabama, Mrs. Starks entered into eternal transition at Southland Nursing Home in Marion, Alabama. Visitation services were held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home in... Read More
Thomas Irby Pope III
Thomas Irby Pope III, age 86 passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his childhood home in Marion, Alabama . Irby was born on 1 September 1937 in Sylacauga Alabama to Thomas Irby Pope Jr. and Opal Tinney Pope. He graduated from Bibb County High School. He served in the United States Army as... Read More
Cameron Sanders graduates Troy
Cameron Sanders of Marion graduated from Troy University during the Spring Semester/Term 4 of the 2023-2024 academic year. Sanders graduated with a master’s degree while taking classes at Troy Online. Troy University is a public, historic, international university with 22,500 students and 154,000 alumni. Students choose TROY for its quality academic programs, reasonable costs and... Read More
Clarrice Hale Hoggle
Clarrice Hale Hoggle of Sprott, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born Nov. 9, 1938. Clarrice married her high school sweetheart, Louis, on July 8, 1956. Together, they raised a family and shared a wonderful life. Clarrice loved her family and friends and was known for... Read More
Extension sets heirs property workshop for June 19 in Perry
The Perry County Extension Office will be hosting the Heirs Property Awareness Workshop on June 19, from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Perry County Courthouse, in the upstairs courtroom. This workshop will offer information and valuable insight into heirs property, property passed to family members by inheritance. The workshop comes during the month... Read More
Whit Taylor of Greensboro graduates MMI with numerous accolades
On May 11, Greensboro resident Whit Taylor received his associate’s degree from Marion Military Institute, graduating with numerous accolades. In keeping with family tradition, he is the son of two MMI alumni: Brandon Taylor and Buffy Rinehart Walters. Much of Taylor’s extended family is from Marion. As a sophomore cadet, Taylor held the peer leadership... Read More