Hale County Hospital’s Hospital Corner
New Year, New Healthy Habits! Protecting the health of yourself and your loved ones, not only includes healthy food and lifestyle choices, but also scheduling follow-ups and wellness visits with a Primary Care Provider at Hale County Hospital Clinic in Greensboro or Moundville Medical Associates in Moundville. Though it is always a good idea to... Read More
Sara Bedford
Sara Lela Bedford Warren, 95, of Gallion, went to her eternal home on January 3, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1927 in Brownwood, TX to Goodner Bedford and Marian Pierce Bedford. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred Pittman Warren; her sons: Michael David Warren and Paul Lee Warren;... Read More
Imogene Sullivan
Imogene Hannah Sullivan, age 80 of Moundville, passed away January 2, 2023 at home. A graveside service was held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Ray Sullivan officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing.
An evening with blues harp master Phil Wiggins, free in Marion on Wed., Jan. 18
The Marion Branch of the American Association of University Women presents: An Evening with Phil Wiggins and Friends. This event is made possible by the National Endowment of the Arts. The public is invited to come out and enjoy a concert by Phil Wiggins (harmonica), Hubby Jenkins (guitar and vocals), and Marcus Moore, Jr. (violin... Read More
Legal Notices Week of January 12, 2023
Legal Notice LEGAL NOTICE Notice to Creditors of Estate Of Jewel Webb Broussard Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of said Decedent having been granted to the undersigned upon the Estate of said Decedent on December 20, 2022, notice is given that all persons having claims against said Estate shall file same, duly sworn to, in... Read More
Marion’s historic Lincoln School District receives National Register designation
The Alabama Historical Commission recently announced that the Lincoln Normal School District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior on November 29, 2022. The District (the historic Lincoln School Campus) is located 205 Lincoln Street, Marion, Alabama (Perry County). It is bounded to the north... Read More
Leo Chandler
Leo Chandler of Uniontown died January 7 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa at the age of 65. He was born Feb. 20, 1957. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Rock Chapel A.M.E. Church in Uniontown. Burial will follow at Leila Winfield Cemetery in Uniontown.
William Hollis
William Hollis of Uniontown died December 30 at his home at the age of 61. He was born March 15, 1961. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 14 at 12:00 noon at Hunters Chapel Baptist Church in Faunsdale. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Ela Foster
Ela Foster, 56, of Huntsville, AL, peacefully passed away on December 26th at home, surrounded by loved ones. Ela was born Manuela Laubinger on September 3rd, 1966 to Brigitte Laubinger and Manfred Hass in the bustling city of Berlin Germany. She lost both parents at a very young age and therefore was raised by her... Read More
MMI receives $35 million in federal funding for new math and science building project
Marion Military Institute (MMI) is now poised to construct a new math & science facility, resulting from a $35 Million funding provision for the nation’s oldest military junior college in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023. Signed into law on Dec. 29, the FY23 Omnibus funding bill will provide billions of federal dollars for projects impacting... Read More