Probate Judge officially announces May 19 primary; poll worker training, machine test dates scheduled
Perry County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, to cast ballots in the state primary and on two proposed constitutional amendments, Probate Judge Carlton L. Hogue announced last week. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. at precincts across the county. On the Ballot Voters will choose party... Read More
New Marion municipal court clerk sworn in Monday, apparently without council vote
A Clarke County woman was sworn in Monday as acting municipal court clerk for the City of Marion, filling a position the city council voted to advertise publicly but that was never published, with an individual councilmembers apparently never voted to hire. Helen L. McRand of Grove Hill took the oath of office on Monday,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 30, 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 Apr 30, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMAPROBATE COURTPERRY COUNTYCASE NO. 26-0015 Estate of Floyd Thomas Collins, Deceased Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of April, 2026, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the Estate are required to... Read More
Hale County Library to host open mic night for Poetry Month
The Hale County Library will host a free open mic event on Saturday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the library, 1103 Main Street in Greensboro, in celebration of National Poetry Month. The event is open to middle school students, high school students, and adults who wish to showcase their talents in poetry,... Read More
Sumac to host lecture on Alabama’s feedsack quilt history April 30
On Thursday, April 30th at 5:00, Sumac Cottage and Black Belt Workshop welcome historian Sarah Bliss Wright for her presentation, “Alabama Cotton and Bemis Bags, Pieced into Quilt History.” She will trace the evolution of cotton bags from a rural-household convenience, to a Depression Era necessity, to a wartime way of life, to an urban... Read More
Grant program seeks local legends, ghost stories for roadside markers
Communities with a folktale, ghost story, or local legend to preserve may be able to get it recognized with a roadside marker through a grant program administered by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. The application deadline is April 27. The foundation’s Legends & Lore marker program funds the research, fabrication, and installation of cast-iron roadside... Read More
Josephine Lee
Josephine Lee, 67, of Marion, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Ashley’s Lee & Rollins Funeral Home, 226 Jefferson Street, Marion. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00... Read More
Don Ed Tucker
Don Ed Tucker walked through the gates of heaven on April 16, 2026. After five years living life in a wheelchair, he is finally walking again. He was born December 28, 1947 to Kathleen and Berlie Tucker of Heiberger, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol Stone Tucker; his daughter Katie... Read More
Drought, wildfires persist across Alabama as fire alert enters second week
Wildfire conditions across Alabama show no signs of easing, as the state enters a second week under a Fire Alert issued by State Forester Rick Oates, with dry conditions continuing to fuel blazes across the state and in Perry County. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) reported that crews responded to 80 wildfires burning 3,782 acres... Read More