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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
BBCF awards arts grant to Lincolnite Club after school campus listing on National Register of Historic Places
To commemorate the listing of Lincoln Normal School on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior on November 29, 2022, the Black Belt Community Foundation on June 1, 2024 awarded the Lincolnite Club, Inc. a 2024 Arts Grant of $4,000 that required a $1,000 Lincolnite Club, Inc. Matching.... Read More
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