Marion Man Jailed on Meth Charges Monday
A Marion man was arrested June 15 on a felony drug charge after methamphetamine and glass pipes were reported found in a vehicle he was driving in Marion. Melvin Levern Sprott Jr., 66, of 105B Davis Street, Marion, faces one felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and one misdemeanor count of possession... Read More
State party hears Turner challenge of one-vote loss; ruling pending
A contest committee of the State Democratic Executive Committee heard Albert Turner Jr.’s appeal of his one-vote loss in the Perry County Commission District 1 Democratic primary on June 15 in Montgomery, where the arguments turned largely on whether Turner filed his challenge on time and with the proper official rather than on the vote... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 18, 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 June 18, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Tren-Tay Inc., 5558 Curry Hwy, Ste. 6, Jasper, AL 35503, (205) 387-7790, has completed all work on the Phase II – Greensboro Valve Replacement Project for The Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this... Read More
Deacon Samuel Lee Woods
Deacon Samuel Lee Woods, 98, passed away on May 24, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1928. A public viewing was held Thursday, June 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Glen White Memorial Funeral Home, 255 Franklin Street, Uniontown. The funeral service was held Friday, June 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.... Read More
More than 21,000 graduate from Alabama’s community colleges
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) concluded a successful 2025-2026 award year by awarding 30,389 degrees and certificates to 21,005 graduates who completed programs during the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters. These numbers do not include completers of Adult Education and non-credit training programs. According to ACCS, 10,800 students earned 11,178 associate... Read More
Brenda Foster
Brenda Foster passed on June 6, 2026, at the age of 71, having been born on May 15, 1955, and residing in Lawley, Alabama. She was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who took care of all of her family. Her best friend was her sister, Sheila, whom you would find side by side... Read More
Annie King
Annie King, 80, a resident of Marion, passed away on June 5, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1946. Visitation Visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ashley’s Lee and Rollins Funeral Home, 226 East Jefferson Street, Marion. Funeral Service The funeral service will be held... Read More
Timothy Cornell Lake
Timothy Cornell Lake, age 56 of Greensboro, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Perry County. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Larry Cornell Lake; his son, Austin Cornell Lake; and his grandparents, Howard and... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
It’s not very often I make a public declaration like this, but bring back the Durkee’s! For weeks now, when I’ve been at Piggly Wiggly, I’ve been desperately looking at an empty space on the shelf that once housed a sandwich spread that will be 169 years old this year. Sure it’s a Yankee invention,... Read More