Rep. Sewell will hold town hall in Uniontown this Friday, June 16
On Friday, June 16, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will continue her annual “Congress in Your Community” tour with a town hall in Perry County, Alabama. Each year, Sewell hosts a series of town hall meetings in each of the 14 counties that make up her district to give constituents an opportunity to share their... Read More
Supreme Court decision could end up creating new majority-minority district, changing District 7 lines
A decision by the highest court in the land may soon have repercussions in the Black Belt after the United States Supreme Court upheld a decision that ruled Alabama’s congressional maps violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Two consolidated cases, arising from a new congressional district map drawn by the Alabama Legislature after... Read More
Judson Alumnae Association sets J-Day reunion festivities for weekend of Sept. 9
The Judson College Alumnae Association recently announced that registration for J-Day is now open. This year, J-Day will take place at Siloam Baptist Church in Marion on September 9, with Rose Sunday to follow on the 10th. Representatives of Judson College Board of Trustees recently clarified that insurance prevents events from being held on the... Read More
Police say man stole banking info from Berean Head Start, went online shopping
A Mississippi man has been arrested this week on felony charges of first-degree theft of property in Perry County. Travis L. Powe, age 56, of Waynesboro, Miss., was reportedly arrested and booked into Perry County Jail on the charge as of Monday, June 12. A criminal complaint in Perry County District Court, signed by Marion... Read More
Marion Rodeo, now in its 28th year, will be this Friday and Saturday night here
Get ready to kick up some dust, as Marion’s 28th annual Rodeo charges into town this weekend, June 16th and 17th. With roots stretching back to 1995, this cherished Perry County tradition continues to serve as a beacon of community spirit and resilience, having withstood times of prosperity and adversity alike, including the pandemic of... Read More
Juneteenth celebrations planned this weekend for Greensboro, Uniontown
As Juneteenth approaches, communities in the Black Belt are gearing up for a weekend of celebration, reflection, and unity. Two major events have been announced for Greensboro and Uniontown, both promising a day full of activities, entertainment, and community spirit. In Greensboro, the Men of Valor organization is excited to host their third annual Juneteenth... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 15, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County) — $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale County) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 65¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jun 15, 2023
Legal Notice S T Bunn Construction Co., Inc. hereby gives Notice of Completion of contract with the STPAA-HSIP-0014(553) Hale County. This notice will appear for four (4) consecutive weeks begin- ning on May 25, 2023 and end- ing on June 15, 2023. All claims shall be filed at 611 Helen Keller Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35404... Read More
Hale Junior League will sponsor Distinguished Young Women scholarship competition
The Junior League of Hale County announced a new opportunity for students during the summer of 2024. Distinguished Young Women (formerly Junior Miss) of Hale County will be seeking Hale County young women who will be a part of the graduating class of 2025. Distinguished Young Women is a scholarship opportunity open to young women... Read More
Alabama’s 2023 Master Gardener program registration open now through June 30, classes start in August
Do you want to take your gardening knowledge to the next level? Do you love volunteering? Are you passionate about your community? There is no need to wait until next year to become an Alabama Cooperative Extension System Master Gardener (MG). You can register to take part in the MG fall course starting June 1.... Read More