John Lee Harris
Brother John Lee Harris, age 61, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his residence. A visitation was held on Friday, March 15, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home located at 322 North Street, Uniontown, AL 36786. Another visitation took place at Friendship Baptist Church on... Read More
Siloam to host Lifeway Women Simulcast with bestsellilng authors Apr. 13
Siloam Baptist Church will be hosting the Lifeway Women Simulcast with Jen Wilkin, Jada Edwards, Kelly Minter, Elizabeth Woodson, Melissa Spoelstra, Jennifer Rothschild, Caroline Saunders, and more. Over the course of one day, attendees will pursue Christ together with their favorite Bible teachers and authors while connecting with old and new friends. The event will... Read More
Great weather, strong turnout mark annual Low Country Boil
The Perry County Historical Society’s Low Country Boil was on Saturday, March 16 and enjoyed a successful turnout. Volunteers from the Historical Society and Project Horseshoe Farms, teamed up to serve shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn to guests. Alongside this, Pat Hansen led the dessert table and handed sweet treats to patrons of the boil.... Read More
Franklin Alvin Wilkerson
Franklin Alvin Wilkerson, 73, of Greensboro went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. A private graveside service was held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Mount Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Greensboro. Frank was born December 7, 1950, in Greensboro, where he spent most of... Read More
Louis Carlisle
Louis Carlisle, born on July 30, 1941, passed away on March 13, 2024. A public viewing for Louis will be held on March 22, 2024, from 2 PM to 6 PM at Glen White Memorial Funeral Home, located at 255 Franklin Street in Uniontown, Alabama. His interment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery on County... Read More
Students can enter annual 7th District Art Contest, says Sewell
Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced that her office is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to high school students from both public and private schools throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, as well as home-schooled high school students. The winner will receive free round-trip airfare for two... Read More
Punnie J. Evans
Punnie J. Evans, a longtime resident of Marion, Alabama, passed away on March 2, 2024, at the age of 74. Visitation for Punnie was held on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Ashley’s Lee & Rollins Chapel. Her body was laid in state at Marion Baptist Academy from 11 AM... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 21, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 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) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Breakthrough Charter School’s Alice Barton recently received a certificate
Breakthrough Charter School’s Alice Barton recently received a certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. The certificate is the penultimate result of a program that is provided by the Ivy League institution for educators and school administrators. The program is designed to link the fields of... Read More
Daughters of American Colonists unveil sign here commemorating Lea House
The Daughters of the American Colonists recently visited Marion to unveil a new historic marker denoting the Lea House located on Green Street. The sign, furnished by the society, describes the marriage of Sam Houston and Margaret Lea in Marion which marked a period of significance in the life of the future leader of Texas.... Read More