Willie J. “Preacher” Bell
Willie J. “Preacher” Bell passed away on September 21, 2024. A viewing was held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens Street. The Celebration of Life service took place on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Marion Baptist Academy, located... Read More
Darlene Adams Hughey
It is with profound sadness that the Hughey family announces the passing of Darlene Adams Hughey on December 30, 2023. Born on March 23, 1933, Darlene lived a life filled with faith, love, and service. She was married to Kenneth Hughey who passed away in 1995, for 42 years. She is survived by her son,... Read More
McMillan, AU student and Marion native, receives ALFA scholarship
The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship program continues to cultivate the next generation of agriculturists. Seventy-seven students were recognized Sept. 23 during the annual awards program at Lazenby Farms in Auburn. The partnership between the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF) and county Farmers Federations awarded $136,000 to undergraduates pursuing degrees in agriculture, forestry and related fields... Read More
Leaking main shuts down Marion water
For the second time in a week, many Marion residents found themselves facing water service problems. On Saturday, Sept. 28, the City of Marion announced via its Facebook page that a water main was leaking near the intersection of Highway 5 and Monroe Street. The leak caused low water pressure issues throughout the city. A... Read More
Running Rams broke school record at Tuscaloosa cross-country meet Saturday
On Sept. 28, the Running Rams competed at the Paul Bryant Invitational hosted at Munny Sokol Park in Tuscaloosa, AL. The Rams ran in the junior varsity division that had a total of 31 runners competing. After starting at wide receiver and special teams for the homecoming game the night prior, Jadarius Carlisle still managed... Read More
Classifieds Week of Oct 03, 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 of... Read More
Legal Notices Week of October 3, 2024
Legal Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by Hale County Board of Education at the office of Hale County Board of Education located at 1115 Powers Street, Greensboro, Alabama 36744 until 2:00 P.M. CST on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 for the: FIRE ALARM UPGRADES at GREENSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at which time they... Read More
Woman dies in two-vehicle crash in east Perry County
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, has claimed the life of a Valley Grande woman. Deborah S. Browder, 69, was fatally injured when the 2006 Hyundai Accent she was driving collided headon with the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 driven by Donna M. McDaniel, 58, of Vance. Browder was not... Read More
National Association for Rural Mental Health honors Black Belt Treasures with arts award
The National Association for Rural Mental Health established the Rural Arts Award in 2007 to honor the life-long contributions of Peter G. (Pete) Beeson to both rural mental health and the rural arts. Peter is recognized within the association for his masterful writing about rural life and his beautiful photography both of which have graced... Read More