Hearing set for this afternoon in lawsuit between sheriff, chairman
A hearing in Sheriff Roy Fikes v. Albert Turner Jr., et al. is set for 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 9, before Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins. Court notices show the proceeding will run from the upstairs courtroom at the Perry County Courthouse in Marion with a virtual link available. The clerk’s e-notice, issued Oct.... Read More
Members of the Southern Academy chapter of the National Honor Society
Students pictured are the members of the Southern Academy chapter of the National Honor Society: seniors Bryleigh Butler, Brooks Henderson and Lewis Prewitt; and sophomores Charlie Christian, Caroline Christmas, Sean Collins, Will Eddins, Marietta Holmes, Taylor Kyser, Oliver Leuthner, Wyatt Martin, Carlie Odom, Samantha Potter and Silas Washburn.
Norfleet contests Uniontown council race he lost by one vote, alleging official misconduct
Sherman Norfleet has filed a formal contest of the Uniontown District 2 runoff, seeking to overturn Dudley Long’s one-vote victory and asking a judge to let him examine the ballots cast in the Sept. 23 election. Norfleet’s filings, stamped Oct. 6 by the Perry County Circuit Clerk, argue the race was marred by “misconduct on... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 9, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 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) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Oct 9, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: JU-2022-121.04 IN THE MATTER OF: TAKIYAH LOZA NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Brittany Loza (Mother) You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Montgomery County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights... Read More
STEAM-based art camp for students at Shelton Oct. 13
Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Continuing Education will offer a one-day art camp for students in grades three through five on October 13 at the College’s Martin Campus from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The cost is $60 per student and includes lunch and a snack. Participants will spend the day enjoying interactive, S.T.E.A.M. (science,... Read More
R.L. Whitsett
R.L. “Neat” Whitsett, 70, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. He was born Aug. 8, 1955, in Perry County, Alabama. It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we announce his passing. His angels escorted him to his heavenly home in God’s glorious garden, leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and love. R.L. was... Read More
Shelton will present fall concert on Tuesday, Oct. 7
Shelton State Community College’s Shelton Singers will present their fall concert, “Homeward Bound,” on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Martin Campus Alabama Power Recital Hall. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. Under the direction of Dr. J.F. Mark Brown, the Singers’ concert will showcase pieces by the... Read More
Woman sues Perry County for damages after 2023 car crash
A Perry County woman has sued the Perry County Commission, a county employee and Alfa Mutual Insurance Company over a November 2023 crash in downtown Marion, alleging she was stopped at a red light when she says a county-owned vehicle hit her from behind. In a complaint filed Sept. 29 in Perry County Circuit Court,... Read More