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, located at 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... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
This past weekend was spent sweating it out in Dothan for the annual Loop Music and Arts Festival. We packed up with our friend Loretta and headed down for a weekend of reunions and lots of libations. One perk of being an artist at these weekend-long festivals is the accommodations: lunches, drinks, and snacks all... Read More
City of Marion ties Atlas Complex to Callan JMB in Friday announcements; no deed recorded for Judson campus sale
In the twenty-four hours following publication of the account of a federal lawsuit relating to the proposed sale of the former campus of Judson College in the Times-Standard-Herald’s April 17 print edition, a series of announcements has been issued by the Judson College Foundation, the City of Marion, and the Perry County Commission, none of... Read More
Tutt charged with burglary, assault
William Edward Tutt Jr., 25, of Montevallo, was arrested on Sunday, April 13, 2026, on charges of first-degree burglary, second-degree assault, third-degree assault, and third-degree criminal mischief in connection with an incident on or about April 4 in Perry County. According to the complaint filed in Perry County District Court, Tutt allegedly entered or remained... Read More
Wildfire burns in Perry as state issues Fire Alert
A wildfire is burning in the Williams Creek area of the Talladega National Forest’s Oakmulgee Ranger District in Perry County, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The agency said the Williams Creek Fire is burning in an area previously impacted by tornado damage, where heavy dead and downed timber is fueling the blaze. The fire... Read More
Primary election set for May 19; voter registration deadline is May 4
Perry County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, to cast ballots in the Alabama statewide primary election, with contested races for sheriff, county commission, and board of education on the ballot. The deadline to register to vote in the primary is Monday, May 4. Alabama does not offer same-day registration, so... Read More
Marion meets ADEM deadline with project plan; U’town has not responded
The City of Marion met a state-imposed April 10 deadline to explain how it will complete a federally funded sewer project on time, submitting a response through its contracted engineering firm that outlines an aggressive construction schedule and states that all remaining funds can be spent before the end of the year. The City of... Read More
Suit alleges fraud behind proposed Judson campus deal
UPDATE: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.: City of Marion ties Atlas Complex to Callan JMB in Friday announcements; no deed recorded for Judson campus sale When the Marion City Council and the Perry County Commission approved tax abatements in January for a company promising to bring 51 jobs and a $24.5 million pharmaceutical... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 16, 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 16, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39 Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Paulk Construction, Inc. Contractor has completed the contract for the MOD AL157-1B-2, VIII, at Greensboro, AL for The Housing Authority of The City of Greensboro Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of... Read More