Perry County Commissioner completes 50 hours of professional development training recently
Perry County Commissioner Anthony Long recently joined an elite group of Alabama county officials by completing 50 hours of professional development training – training on the responsibilities of the county commission – from the Alabama Local Government Training Institute (ALGTI). The commissioner was recognized for this achievement at the Association of County Commissions of Alabama... Read More
FMS Lady Rams find their stride against Broncos in volleyball match
The Francis Marion volleyball team, with new coaches and many new players to the game of volleyball, found their rhythm against the Breakthrough Broncos September 3rd by winning three straight games in a best of five match. The Lady Rams have a team full of incredible talent (16 ladies to be exact), but they had... Read More
Lincolnite Club receives $750k grant for preservation of historic school gymnasium facility
The National Park Service issued a Notification of Award confirming that the Lincolnite Club, Inc. was the recipient of a $750,000.00 grant. Funding was provided through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Grant funds will be used to continue Phase III rehabilitation of the Historic... Read More
Classifieds Week of Sep 5, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 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) — $20.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 5, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE PROBATE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA STATE OF ALABAMA, Ex RelJOHN R. COOPER, Director of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Petitioner,vs.HELEN EPPES, ET AL., Defendants. CASE NO. 2024-064 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN PARTIES AND NONRESIDENTS This day came the State of Alabama by its attorney, Mark A. Scogin, and filed its Petition... Read More
Savannah Woods Johnson
Savannah Woods Johnson, age 36, of Helena, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on August 14th, 2024, at home surrounded by her family and special friends. Savannah was born September 17th, 1987, in Northport, Alabama to her parents Johnnie and Vickie Woods. After graduating high school from Southern Academy, Class of... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Hale County Hospital’s Dietary Department: Serving the Community with Care Hale County Hospital’s Dietary Department has thrived under the leadership of its Dietary Director, Maria King. Originally from Connecticut, Maria joined the department in February 2024. Passionate about cooking since the age of eight, she has brought a fresh perspective and energy to the role.... Read More
Family and Friends Day will be Sept. 21-22 at St. Mary Church
St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro is hosting its annual Family and Friends Day on September 21-22. The weekend event will be held at the church, located at 1351 Horse Shoe Bend Rd. The festivities will kick off on Sat., Sept. 21, with a picnic from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. On Sun., Sept.... Read More
FMS Rams took on Greensboro and Hatch in tri-match Aug. 22
The Lady Rams volleyball team took on Greensboro and R.C. Hatch in a tri-match on August 22nd. The Rams loss both matches, but all the ladies showed major growth after a summer of practicing compared to the previous three years since the school started their volleyball program. The scores were closer to these two teams... Read More
City of Marion receives ‘Innovate Alabama’ grant for broadband
The City of Marion earned one of the state’s top honors for economic innovation by being admitted to the Innovate Alabama Network and being awarded a grant as seed money to launch an innovation project. This competitive designation is awarded to Alabama communities supporting innovation and the knowledge economy. The program is administered by Innovate... Read More