Wayne Hoggle
William “Wayne” Hoggle, age 83, passed away peacefully in his home on September 30, 2022. His beloved wife of almost 65 years, Dot, was by his side. Wayne was born February 6, 1939, to the late Chester and Eva Hoggle and grew up in Hale County, Alabama. He lived a life of devotion to his... Read More
Lavaris Heard
Lavaris Heard of Marion, Al. transitioned on October 3, 2022 at the age of 43. He was born Nov. 26, 1978. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Friendship Baptist Church, 20987 Hwy. 183 in Marion. Lavaris leaves to cherish his memories: parents, Denitha & Willie Jones; sons, Jay’Leon... Read More
Berta Lou Middlebrooks
Berta Lou Middlebrooks, 92 of Marion, AL went to her eternal home on September 30, 2022. She was born on October 25, 1929 in Alabama to Gertrude George and Marshal Edwards. She was a city clerk for the city of Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Quinton Middlebrooks. She... Read More
Weekly High School Football Roundup
R.C Hatch: 30-6 (W) vs. Marengo: Hatch earned a great win on Friday, dominating Marengo 30-6. This win moves Hatch to 3-4 on Southern Academy:7-6 (W) vs Lakeside School: Southern got a big win against Lakeside this Friday, bringing their record to 2-4. Francis Marion: 38-32 (W) vs Washington County High School: Francis got its... Read More
ADPH ‘strongly’ encouraging flu shots this season
The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to get a flu shot with the No Time for Flu campaign. Helpful information and additional resources to help stop the spread of the flu can... Read More
Alabama Humanities Alliance awards grant to Newbern Library for upcoming food program
The Newbern Library recently was awarded a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, for an upcoming event October 21 and 22, 2022, called “Food for Thought: A journey through food history, culture & taste.” Partnering with AU’s Rural Studio and Black Belt Food Project, the... Read More
Commission discusses medical cannabis resolution, dispensary for Perry County at meeting Tuesday night
At the Perry County Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 11th, Albert Turner Jr. proposed that Perry County look into passing a resolution that would allow medical marijuana to be used in the county. Turner stated that his goal was to “to give Perry County an opportunity to house a dispensary in the county.” He noted... Read More
Lincolnite Club sponsoring fall Black History arts celebration on Saturday
The Birmingham Lincolnite Chapter will sponsor the Lincolnite Club, Inc. 2022 Fall Black History Arts Celebration Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Phillips Memorial Auditorium, 205 Lincoln Street, Marion, Alabama 36756; 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event will feature Group Participation Exhibiting Dreams Fulfilled and Creating Dreams Using African Fabric (Fabric and Supplies Free). Ms.... Read More
Marion woman accuses councilman of attacking her brother, councilman says brother swung first
A Marion woman is accusing a Marion City Council member of drunkenly attacking her brother, pushing her, and breaking windows out of a vehicle with a bat at a home on Pickens Street Sunday night. Sonya Anderson, who was in the audience at Marion’s City Council meeting Tuesday night, began streaming a live video to... Read More
Hospital Corner
Part of our mission at Hale County Hospital is to focus on relationship and community-centered healthcare complemented by programming, activities, and community partnerships that support improved health and quality of life of our neighbors. To fulfill this mission we are investing in and developing partnerships with our local community. Throughout the past few months, the... Read More