UPD arrests man for attempted murder

Uniontown Police Department has arrested one man on charges of attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and shooting into an occupied vehicle. Court records indicate that Keevontez Delon Shepherd, 29, of Uniontown, was arrested Wednesday, April 3 on the charges. According to court filings, Shepherd remains in Perry County Jail, where his bond has been set at...
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Perry County Historical and Preservation Society awards Eleanor Drake memorial scholarships on Thursday, April 18

The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society has scheduled the Eleanor C. Drake Memorial Scholarship Awards Presentation for Thursday, April 18, at 6:00 pm. The event, which recognizes the scholarly achievements of Perry County high school seniors, will take place at the historic Marion Female Seminary on 202 Monroe Street in Marion. This year’s presentation...
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Malachi Rutledge

Malachi Rutledge was born on January 31, 1929, in Perry County, Alabama. He was one of fourteen children born to Percy and Zeolar Rutledge, who preceded him in death. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Old Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was a devoted trustee in the church and was...
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John Henry Walker

John Henry (Slim) Walker, 63, entered eternal rest at his home on Thursday, March 28, 2024. John was born June 26, 1960 to his parents Cleveland and Josephine Walker in Perry County, Alabama. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Green Liberty Baptist Church. He was a graduate of East...
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Breakthrough track and field competes in championship

On Tuesday, March 19, during Spring Break, the Breakthrough Charter School Junior High Track and Field Team competed at the Junior High 7th— 9th Grade Track and Field Championship held at Enterprise High School in Enterprise. Out of the fifteen school competing, Breakthrough’s boys team finished 5th overall, while the girls team placed 10th overall....
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2nd annual Family Affair Dance

Breakthrough Charter School hosted its 2nd annual Family Affair Dance for Pre-K through 6th Grade students on Saturday, April 6. Students and their families got to enjoy an evening of food, dancing, and music. Photographers were available to capture moments throughout the night, including the opportunities to pose in front of various backdrops and a...
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