The Perry County Herald

The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) have partnered again to offer $400,000 in scholarships to residents interested in a career in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The $4,000 individual scholarships will be awarded to students who are enrolled in a program associated with automotive manufacturing careers at an...

Oak Grove Augustine Homecoming services set Sunday, October 20

Oak Grove Augustine Baptist Church in Selma will host its Annual Church Anniversary and Homecoming on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker for the occasion will be Pastor Patrick F. Lucas, Sr. of Pink Lily Missionary Baptist Church in Prattville. The theme for the event is based on Psalm 95:2, “Let...

Margaret Ann Lovelady Cannon

Margaret Ann Lovelady Cannon, 84 of Marion, AL went to her eternal home on September 30, 2024. She was born on October 30, 1939 in Chilton County, AL to Jasper Lenard Lovelady and Elizabeth Smith Lovelady. She worked as a seamstress for Marion Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald...

Classifieds Week of Oct 10, 2024

Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (InHale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20words 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...

Lady Rams rewarded with Senior Night victory against Dallas Co.

On October 2nd, the Lady Rams faced off against Dallas County in their final home game of the season, which meant it was also senior night. The ladies had a rough start to the match, letting Dallas County run away with the first set. After recognizing their three seniors after the first set by presenting...

Legal Notices Week of October 10, 2024

Legal Notice Case No. 24-2718 Letters of Administration on the Estate of Annie Ruth Moore, deceased, having been granted to Pamela Milam, as Personal Representative on the 9th day of September, 2024, by the Probate Court of Perry, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to...

Third annual ‘Airing of the Quilts’ festival is Oct. 12 in Gee’s Bend

The third annual Airing of the Quilts in Gee’s Bend celebrates the tradition of outdoor quilt displays and offers a unique glimpse into the historic community of renowned African American quiltmakers. Set for Saturday, Oct. 12, the festival introduces new attractions, including an exhibition titled “Just Look Where He Brought Me From: The Family Quilts...

Knight will speak at Perry Co. Historical Society fall program on Thurs., Oct. 17

The Perry County Historical Society invites the community to its Fall Meeting on Thursday, October 17th at 6 p.m. at the historic Marion Female Seminary. The evening’s program will feature Jackson Knight, author of the newly published book Churches of the Alabama Black Belt: Perry County. Knight’s book documents over 100 standing churches in Perry...

BBCF awards arts grant to Lincolnite Club after school campus listing on National Register of Historic Places