NWS says arctic blast will bring ‘dangerous, life-threatening’ temperatures to the Black Belt this week
The National Weather Service is warning of “extremely dangerous, lifethreatening” cold temperatures later this week as an arctic blast descends upon Alabama. The cold front is expected to enter Alabama Thursday night and move southward across the state through Friday morning. NWS predicts temperatures will drop some 40 degrees over a matter of hours as... Read More
Cold days in store for Perry as Christmas nears
Tips for staying safe during severe cold weather Winter storms are dangerous. They can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads. This can make being outside dangerous, so you should limit your time outside. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and... Read More
Legal Notices Week of December 15, 2022
Legal Notice WHITAKER CONTRACTING CORP. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF ALABAMA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT NO STPAA-0183(505) & STPAA-0300(500) PERRY & TUSCALOOSA COUNTIES. THIS NOTICE WILL APPEAR FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS BEGINNING ON December 8TH, 2022 AND ENDING ON December 29TH, 2022. ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED AT P... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
The holidays are here and in full swing! On Saturday 12/10/2022, the City of Greensboro held an incredible Christmas parade down Main Street. With local businesses, churches, social organizations and school marching bands all the way from Birmingham, the parade was full of cheer and followed this year’s theme of “Joy to the World”. Events... Read More
Charles Henry Willis
Charles Henry Willis, 95 of Gallion, AL went to his eternal home on December 9, 2022. He was born on March 6, 1927 in Ashley County, Arkansas to Bailey Willis and Annie Sharp Willis. As a veteran, he was a medic in the Army. After that, he worked as a machine operator for Gulf States... Read More
Mary King Jones Dunkin
Mary King Jones Dunkin passed away peacefully in her home on December 7, 2022, shortly after having been diagnosed with cancer. She was born on August 17, 1938 in Selma, AL to Thomas Jefferson “Jeff” Jones and Martha Sprott Richardson. She attended Perry County High School before graduating from the University of Alabama, where she... Read More
Ivey grants over $5 million to help with utility costs for West Ala. residents
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $48 million to help low-income households with utility costs during the cold winter and hot summer months. This includes a grant of over $5 million to Community Service Programs of West Alabama, which administers utility assistance programs in both Hale and Perry Counties, as well as numerous... Read More
