Perry County jail employee charged with multiple counts of promoting prison contraband
Lolita Jessica Turner, a 41-year-old correctional officer at the James Hood Detention Facility in Perry County, has been charged with eight counts related to introducing contraband into the jail and obstructing law enforcement operations. The charges were filed in a criminal complaint on Nov. 25 in the District Court of Perry County. The allegations span... Read More
Perry County’s annual Christmas Tour to include eight historic sites Sat. Dec. 14
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society is preparing for its annual Christmas Tour of Homes, set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s tour will highlight eight historic sites across Marion, offering attendees a chance to delve into the county’s history and architecture, all dressed in... Read More
ALEA reports 21 deaths over Thanksgiving holidays, including accident in Perry County
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has reported 21 traffic fatalities over the Thanksgiving travel season, including one incident in Perry County. ALEA announced on Monday, Dec. 2 that it had concluded its Thanksgiving holiday enforcement period, which took place from Saturday, November 23, to Sunday, December 1. This critical initiative aimed to ensure the... Read More
Classifieds Week of Dec 05, 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 word. Payable in advance... Read More
Legal Notices Week of December 5, 2024
Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 75, as amended, notice is hereby given that Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction CO., LLC,Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of: City of Marion 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. MA241 153 For the City of Marion, Owner, and have... Read More
Myrtle S. Taylor
Myrtle S. Taylor passed away November 16, 2024 at the age of 94. She was born October 10, 1930 to the late Clifton Eldridge Stone and Verna Nichols Stone, the oldest of ten children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Vernon Taylor; son, Gregory Irvin Taylor; brothers, Claude Stone, W. E. Stone,... Read More
Glenn Thomas Johnson
Glenn Thomas Johnson, 72, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his residence. He was born on April 30, 1952. Mr. Johnson was a U.S. veteran. Visitation for Mr. Johnson took place on Sunday, November 24, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rosemont Cemetery, located on Water Avenue in... Read More
Voncille Maria Burrell Spencer
Voncille Maria Burrell Spencer, 72, of Uniontown, passed away on Thursday, November 14, in Fitzpatrick, Alabama. She was born on July 31, 1952. Visitation for Mrs. Spencer was held on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, located at 322 North Street in Uniontown.... Read More
Jaquita Brown
Jaquita Brown, 40, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Vaughn Regional Hospital in Selma, Alabama. She was born on August 23, 1984. Visitation for Ms. Brown was held on Friday, November 22, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, located at 322 North... Read More
Izetta Eaton Burkett
Izetta Eaton Burkett, 82, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, November 12. She was born on August 22, 1942, and was a native of Marengo County. Visitation for Mrs. Burkett was held on Saturday, November 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Old Sardis Missionary Baptist Church North, located at 1240 4th Street... Read More