Teen charged after threat closes Perry schools
A 14-year-old has been charged with making a terrorist threat after an anonymous threat closed the Perry County school system Monday, Aug. 24, the Perry County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. School officials said the threat came in Sunday morning, Aug. 23, and announced that day that schools would be closed Monday out of an abundance... Read More
State party says Turner, county chairman says Bennett, and D1 ballots are just weeks from printing
Two candidates now claim the Democratic nomination for Perry County Commission District 1, and the officials who could settle it have taken opposing positions. On Friday the Alabama Democratic Party’s contest committee voted 5-0 that a disputed ballot from the May 19 primary should count for incumbent Commissioner Albert Turner Jr., putting him ahead of... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 27, 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,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Compass Civil Construction LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the Waterworks and Sewer Board of the City of Uniontown for the construction of Project No. FS010440-01, water meter replacement project. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on August 1st and ending on August 29th.... Read More
CLIMB applications open for Perry County high school students
Perry County high school students interested in experiential learning, service and career exploration have until Friday, Aug. 28, to apply for the fall session of Community Leaders in Medicine and Beyond, or CLIMB. The free Project Horseshoe Farm program meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 28 and are... Read More
Robert Hughey Johnson
Robert Hughey Johnson passed on August 13 at the age of 88. Hughey is preceded in death by his parents, William Horace Johnson and Dora Stella Mitchell Johnson; siblings, Clarence Johnson, Leo Johnson, Franklin Johnson, Welton Johnson, Gladys Johnson Hill and Eugene Johnson; and son-in-law, Stan Henson. He is survived by his spouse, Sue Ellen... Read More
Free small business support session will be Aug. 20 in Newbern
The Town of Newbern will host a free evening of small business support Thursday, August 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Newbern Town Hall, 7777 Highway 61. The event, presented with Communities Unlimited, a nonprofit that works with rural communities and entrepreneurs across the South, is open to business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.... Read More
Pollinator census returns August 21-22, and counters are needed
Anyone with a spare 15 minutes and a flowering plant can contribute to real scientific research this month. The Great Southeast Pollinator Census returns Friday and Saturday, August 21-22, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is inviting residents of all ages to take part. Participants choose a flowering plant, watch it for 15 minutes, and count and... Read More
Bobby Jackson
Bobby Jackson of Marion passed away August 9. A public viewing will be held Friday, August 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens St. in Marion. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 22, at 2 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy, 315 Centreville Street, with interment following... Read More
Robert Chalmers Bamberg III
Robert Chalmers Bamberg III, age 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, August 11, at his home in Uniontown. He was born April 9, 1949, in Selma to Robert Chalmers “Red” Bamberg Junior of Brent and Mary Olivia Barnes Bamberg of Plantersville. He graduated from Uniontown High School in 1967, then attended Marion Military... Read More