Dennis Ray Perkins
Dennis Ray Perkins, age 70, of Woodstock, Alabama went to his eternal home on July 8, 2025 at St. Vincent’s East in Birmingham, Alabama. Ray was born in Demopolis, AL on March 1, 1955 to J.D. (Buddy) and Lillie Nichols Perkins. He was a 1973 graduate of Francis Marion High School and a 1981 graduate... Read More
Area high school students can take ACT or SAT at MMI— register now
Area high school students planning to take the ACT or SAT can register to test at Marion Military Institute (MMI), which is serving as a national testing site for the 2025–2026 academic year. ACT test dates at MMI are scheduled for September 6, 2025, October 18, 2025, and February 14, 2026. SAT test dates are... Read More
Community-wide back-to-school giveaway is Saturday in Marion
A community-wide Back-to-School Giveaway for Perry County students will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Square in Marion. The event is open to all students in Perry County, with free school supplies available for pickup. Organizers are inviting local churches and civic groups to participate by... Read More
PC Airport Authority announces closeout of $500k grant from 2019
The Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority says it has completed a federally funded infrastructure project at Vaiden Field Airport and received final confirmation from the Federal Aviation Administration that the work met all grant requirements. In a statement issued June 29, the Authority announced the closeout of a $540,310 grant awarded under the FAA’s... Read More
Prostate screening saves lives: Urology Health Foundation offers free clinic in Greensboro July 19
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the Urology Health Foundation will hold a free prostate cancer screening for men 40 years of age and older from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Hale County Health Department on 670 Hall Street in Greensboro, Alabama. No appointments are needed. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of... Read More
West Alabama hiring event will be held July 24 in Eutaw
West AlabamaWorks will host a free hiring event Wednesday, July 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at Greene County High School, 14221 U.S. Highway 11 South, Eutaw, AL 35462. The event is designed to connect local residents with employers who are actively hiring across a variety of industries. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet... Read More
Defendant in 2021 case authorities called ‘hit man’ remains at large, trial set July 21
Gerald Lee Hogue is scheduled to go on trial in Perry County later this month, though court filings and past conduct suggest he is unlikely to appear. Hogue, one of three men from Missouri arrested in 2021 in connection with a shooting in Marion, faces multiple felony charges. He is charged with two counts of... Read More
County commission looks to hire chief administrative officer
Perry County Commission has opened applications for the position of Chief Administrative Officer, a role that manages the county’s financial operations, supports departmental budgeting, oversees grant compliance, and ensures that the county remains in compliance with state and federal regulations. The position is currently held on an interim basis by Bev Gordon, J.D., who has... Read More
Sales tax holiday this weekend can help parents save on back-to-school shopping
Alabama families can save money on back-toschool supplies during the state’s 20th annual Back-to- School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18 and runs through midnight on Sunday, July 20. During this tax holiday, shoppers can purchase certain school supplies, books, computers, and clothing free of Alabama’s 4% state sales... Read More
Classifieds Week of July 17, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or fewer. Each additional word: 75¢. Payment is required in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion for 20 words or fewer. Each additional word: 95¢. Payment is required in advance... Read More