Judge dismisses state claims in MPD lawsuit, but federal civil rights counts survive; trial in September
Perry County Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins has dismissed most of the claims in Lucinda Shelton’s lawsuit against former Marion police officers Lonnie Glenn and Damien Steele and the City of Marion, but allowed the case to proceed on two federal civil rights counts seeking a combined $200,000 in damages. In an order signed March... Read More
Marion downplays AG investigation into $1.7 million in water funds as ‘routine’
The City of Marion is describing the Alabama Attorney General’s investigation into $1.7 million in unaccounted-for water and sewer payments as a routine administrative matter, even as the city council met Monday evening with no public discussion of the inquiry on its agenda. In a statement posted to the city’s Facebook page on Friday, April... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 09, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, $1.25 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, $1.25 per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Apr 9, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated May 24, 2022, executed by Michael Gordon Sr, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Renasant Bank, its successors and assigns, which mortgage was recorded on June 8,... Read More
Easter sunrise service set for 7 a.m. on courthouse square
The Sowing Seeds of Hope Social & Spiritual Task Force will present an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5, at 7:00 a.m. on the Perry County Courthouse Square in Marion. The Perry County Community Choir will perform, and Rev. Anthony Trimble will deliver words of encouragement. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Derek O’Neal Boyd
Derek O’Neal Boyd, 68, a native of Marion and a resident of Hardwick, Georgia, died Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born June 30, 1957. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Churchyard Cemetery in Marion. Ashley’s Lee & Rollins Funeral Home directed.
Betty Scott
Betty Scott, 64, of Selma, a native of Uniontown, died Friday, March 27, 2026, in Selma. She was born October 16, 1961. Visitation will be held Friday, April 3, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, 322 North Street, Uniontown. A second visitation will be held Saturday, April 4,... Read More
Burnie Quick
Burnie Quick passed away peacefully at home in Columbus, GA, on March 24, 2026. He was 82 years old—above all things, a fighter. A man who met hardship with quiet resolve and filled every room he entered with warmth and light, even in death. Born in New Orleans, LA, on October 26, 1943, Burnie lost... Read More
Hattie Phillips
Hattie Phillips of Marion died Sunday, March 22, 2026. A public viewing was held Monday, March 30, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, March 31, at 12:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Chapel, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. Interment followed at... Read More
Eddie J. Walker, Jr.
Eddie J. Walker, Jr., 49, of Marion, died Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born March 26, 1976. A public viewing was held Wednesday, April 1, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 2, at 12:00 p.m. at Marion... Read More