Library, 4H sponsor free plant swap in Marion March 28
The Marion-Perry County Library has collaborated with the Perry County 4-H to offer a free community plant swap on Thursday, March 28. The public is encouraged to bring a plant to swap with someone else. The Friends of the Marion- Perry County Library request that participants include the name of the plant and care instructions... Read More
DuBois, writer inspired by Greensboro, will sign books Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
On Sunday, March 10, the Hale County Library will be featuring the next installation of their ongoing library lecture series: a book signing with author, Elizabeth Dubois. The event will be at the Old Greensboro Hotel at 1202 Main Street. Dubois is the author of several novels, featuring the character Louisa Wilton. The Louisa saga... Read More
Perry elects Hogue new Probate Judge, Howze to commission in March 5 primary
Perry County voters elected a new Probate Judge on Tuesday night, and, in a first, elected the first Black woman to the Perry County Commission in the county’s March 5 party primary elections. In a tight race, the Democratic nomination for Perry County Probate Judge went to Carlton L. Hogue with a close win of... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 06, 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
Legal Notices Week of Mar 6, 2024
Legal Notice STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT PERRY COUNTY CASE NO. 24- Estate of Edith Faye Swindal Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the last Will and Testament of the decedent, having been granted to the undersigned, on the 14th day of February, 2024, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given... Read More
Richard L. Parker
Richard L. Parker, affectionately known as Scooter, was born on October 23, 1957, in Hale County to the late William Parker and Rosie Lee Frank Parker. He was a cherished member of the community, who departed this life on February 10, 2024, at the DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Richard was preceded in death by... Read More
Jimmy Lee Parker, Jr.
Jimmy Lee Parker Jr., affectionately known as JP, was born on November 11, 1977, to Jimmy Parker Sr. and the late Mary Parker. He departed this life on February 9, 2024, at his home in Florida. Remembered as an amazing man who was deeply committed to his family, he gave much love and was loved... Read More
Lucille Long Owens
Lucille Long Owens was born on February 5, 1934, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at DCH Regional Medical Center to the late Rev. Willie James Long, Sr. and Erma Copridge Long. Lucille confessed Christ at an early age and joined Bethel Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her health precluded further service. She was a devoted... Read More
Nancy L. Ward
Sister Nancy L. Ward, affectionately known to family and friends as “Toull,” was born on October 8, 1947, to the late Annie Augusta Ward and Woodrow Wilson Ward of Greensboro, AL. She passed away on February 9, 2024 at age 76. A dedicated member of St. Mary Church, she had confessed Christ at an early... Read More
Jessie Bryant
Jessie “Bubba” Bryant, age 74, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away on February 16, 2024. Born on August 1, 1949, Jessie was known affectionately as “Bubba” to his friends and family, a man who will be remembered for his warmth and presence in the community. A public viewing was held on February 23, from 2:00 PM... Read More