Marion man charged with first-degree assault, theft of firearm
A Marion man faces three felony charges following an alleged assault and theft at a Valero gas station in Marion on April 19, 2026. According to a complaint filed in Perry County District Court on April 24, 2026, Darvion Jamil Richardson, 32, of Marion, allegedly struck a person with closed fists, a handgun, and by... Read More
Project Grace Central AL Receives Black Belt Community Foundation Community Grant
Project Grace Central AL has been awarded a Community Grant from the Black Belt Community Foundation. The Perry County-based organization, which serves senior citizens, stated that the grant will help it continue its work serving and uplifting older adults in the community.
Parties settle Fikes v. Turner: sheriff retains authority over deputies, commission keeps courthouse control
The lawsuit between Perry County Sheriff Roy Fikes and County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. over courthouse security and employee control has been settled by order of the Perry County Circuit Court. Under a settlement filed with the court last week, the sheriff has the authority to hire, discipline and terminate deputies and jailers. Clerical... Read More
Probate Judge officially announces May 19 primary; poll worker training, machine test dates scheduled
Perry County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, to cast ballots in the state primary and on two proposed constitutional amendments, Probate Judge Carlton L. Hogue announced last week. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. at precincts across the county. On the Ballot Voters will choose party... Read More
New Marion municipal court clerk sworn in Monday, apparently without council vote
A Clarke County woman was sworn in Monday as acting municipal court clerk for the City of Marion, filling a position the city council voted to advertise publicly but that was never published, with an individual councilmembers apparently never voted to hire. Helen L. McRand of Grove Hill took the oath of office on Monday,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 30, 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 30, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMAPROBATE COURTPERRY COUNTYCASE NO. 26-0015 Estate of Floyd Thomas Collins, Deceased Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of April, 2026, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the Estate are required to... Read More
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, 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 in poetry,... Read More
Sumac to host lecture on Alabama’s feedsack quilt history April 30
On Thursday, April 30th at 5:00, Sumac Cottage and Black Belt Workshop welcome historian Sarah Bliss Wright for her presentation, “Alabama Cotton and Bemis Bags, Pieced into Quilt History.” She will trace the evolution of cotton bags from a rural-household convenience, to a Depression Era necessity, to a wartime way of life, to an urban... Read More
Grant program seeks local legends, ghost stories for roadside markers
Communities with a folktale, ghost story, or local legend to preserve may be able to get it recognized with a roadside marker through a grant program administered by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. The application deadline is April 27. The foundation’s Legends & Lore marker program funds the research, fabrication, and installation of cast-iron roadside... Read More