Wreck on Washington wreaks havoc on Marion water system
A one-vehicle accident in which a pickup truck took out a hydrant on Washington Street in Marion on Tuesday afternoon was still causing headaches for city water crews on into the next day. The city announced the issue via its Facebook page on Tuesday, citing “major damage to a hydrant and water main resulting in... Read More
ALEA shares ‘play-by-play’ of planned statewide Labor Day 2023 safety effort
For most, the Labor Day holiday weekend marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall and football season in the great state of Alabama. Whether you are planning to seek relief from the heat at the lake or the beach, traveling to see friends and family, or celebrating a collegiate kickoff, safety should... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Here at Hale County Hospital, we are proud to offer top-notch pediatric services to our local community. We take pride in being able to provide care for our youngest and most vulnerable community members. As August is National Breastfeeding Awareness month, we wanted to use this opportunity to discuss the importance of breastfeeding and its... Read More
Avoid mosquito bites to prevent illness
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) cautions the public about how important it is to prevent mosquito bites to protect yourself and your home environment. Mosquitoes carry viruses that can cause serious illness or death. Warm and rainy weather means more people get bitten by mosquitoes. One of the viruses carried by certain types... Read More
Sarah Margaret Zbinden Coley
Sarah Margaret Zbinden Coley of Uniontown, AL won her fight and went to live with Jesus on August, 17, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1949 as the second of six girls to George Louis and Sarah Jayne Worthy Zbinden. Growing up as a preacher’s child, Sarah had the opportunity to accept Christ at... Read More
Betty J. Thomas Mack
Betty J. Thomas Mack passed away on August 18. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 25, from 4:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Chapel, located at 302 Pickens Street, Marion. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 26, at 12:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow... Read More
Miller DeRamus
Miller DeRamus, 74, of Vincent, Alabama, passed away from a brief, but hard fought battle with brain cancer, on August 11, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. Miller was a caring, funny, and loving individual who brought joy to those around him. Miller had a passion for horses, hunting, and... Read More
Auburn’s Rural Studio celebrating 30 years in Hale
Auburn University Rural Studio is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of commitment to rural living, community building, and innovative architectural education. The Studio’s focus on the interconnectedness of healthful rural living emphasizes the importance of affordable homeownership, access to fresh food, clean water, and reliable wastewater systems. Founded in 1993 by D.K. Ruth... Read More
Broussard to wed Logan on September 16 in Eutaw
It is with great pride that Marty and Jaky Broussard of Faunsdale and Tony and Carrie Logan of Eutaw announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Rebecca Jewel Broussard and Clifford Anthony Logan III. Becca is the granddaughter of Jim and Joyce Broussard of Newbern, the late Joe Jockisch, and Becky Jockisch of Greensboro. Becca... Read More
Breakthrough will start of volleyball season August 29 with game against Greensboro High School
Breakthrough Charter School has released their volleyball schedule for the Breakthrough Broncos. There will be 5 home games and 9 away games, with 14 games in total planned for the season. There will be 8 varsity games and 6 middle school and Junior varsity games. Beginning August 29 at Greensboro, the Broncos will compete against... Read More