The call is coming from inside the (halfway) house
Cops say inmate at re-entry facility, impersonating an officer, makes call to arrange his own release A Selma man has been charged with second-degree escape and impersonating a peace officer after authorities say he tried to break away from a state-run detention program in Perry County and then telephoned a woman while pretending to be an employee there.... Read More
Perry CPC sponsors Christmas for children with autism
Christmas on the Spectrum: A Sensory-Friendly Holiday Celebration For many families, the Christmas season is filled with bright lights, bustling crowds, loud music, and festive excitement. But for neurodivergent children—especially those with autism—these very elements can make the holidays difficult to enjoy. Sensory overload, bright flashing lights, long lines, unpredictable noises, crowded rooms, and fast-paced activities can turn what is meant... Read More
State ag cost-share applications open now-Dec. 31
The Alabama Agriculture and Conservation Development Commission Program offers General Cost Incentive Program (Cost Share) practices for Erosion, Water Quality Improvement, and Reforestation. The program is administered locally by the Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. The sign-up period began on October 1, 2025, and will close on December 31, 2025. Applications are available at the Marion Field Office: 11971 Hwy 5, Marion, AL Monday –... Read More
Uniontown looks to hire city clerk
The City of Uniontown is accepting applications for the position of City Clerk / Court Clerk. This full-time position pays $42,000 annually and is responsible for a wide range of administrative, financial, and clerical duties for both City Hall and Municipal Court operations. Applicants should submit a completed application, résumé, and references to: City of Uniontown, Alabama Attn: Mayor’s Office 200 Front Street P.O. Box 1069 Uniontown, AL... Read More
Marion Military Institute has acquired a state-of-the-art fire truck
Marion Military Institute has acquired a state-of-the-art fire truck: the E One Rescue Pumper truck, built on a Freightliner chassis, holds a 1,000-gallon tank with a Hale QMAX 1,500 gallon per min pump. The truck, along with MMI’s Fire Training Tower, will serve as the primary training components of the school’s growing First Responder Program,... Read More
College City Drug
College City Drug would like to thank everyone who came out and supported its Christmas Open House. Sherer Averette was the grand door prize winner of a $100 store gift certificate. Other door prize winners included Sharon Horton, Lynette Tubbs, Tracey Horton, Rachel Parker, Leslie Core, and Ashleigh Parker. The winner of the candy dish... Read More
City of Marion annual Christmas parade will be Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:00
The City of Marion will host its 2025 Christmas Parade and “Christmas on the Square” celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in downtown Marion. The evening parade will roll along Washington Street as part of the Christmas on the Square festivities, with holiday lights and decorations planned throughout the downtown area. The event flyer lists food, vendors, a live show, and other activities in addition to... Read More
Marion’s 2022 audit reveals ongoing weaknesses
Revenue from struggling water system is Marion’s sole positive position, while city ran a general fund deficit of over $1 million for the year The Times-Standard-Herald has obtained a copy of Banks, Finley, and White’s outside audit of the City of Marion’s 2022 fiscal year. The long-delayed audit shows a negative General Fund balance, unrecorded payables and debt of more than $2... Read More
Legal Notices Western Star Week of Dec 12, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS) IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: P.B.A., MINOR IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. CASE NO. 25BES00538 NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF: P.B.A., WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Dec 11, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION DATES: December 4, 2025, December 11, 2025, December 18, 2025NEWSPAPER: The Times-Standard-Herald NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Donna S. Cooley and Christopher Hudson, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee... Read More