Tom Barnette
Tom Barnette was born on August 16, 1962, and passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the age of 63. He graduated from Greensboro Public High School West in 1982 and was a resident of Brookwood, AL, at the time of his passing. He owned and was employed at Acro Electric in Tuscaloosa, AL.... Read More
Utility assistance available for residents of Hale, Perry
Community Service Programs of West Alabama is now scheduling appointments for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) help with power bills, using an automated phone system because of high demand. Appointments are first-come, first-served. Residents age 60 and older may begin scheduling LIHEAP appointments starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, by calling 1-833-836-7820.... Read More
Rosemari Claibon-Hopson
Assistant District Attorney Rosemari Claibon-Hopson, who served in Alabama’s 4th Judicial Circuit, died Jan. 10 after what colleagues described as a private health battle. Claibon-Hopson worked in the circuit that covers Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Perry and Wilcox counties. She was most recently assigned to Dallas County Juvenile Court, the district criminal division and the child... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
This past weekend, we had family from North Carolina down to visit; which called for the Jefferson County bunch to come and visit. Naturally, this meant a family lunch was in order. Aunt Wendy brought the salad, I brought the chocolate marble cake, and mother-in-law Carol made chicken spaghetti. A weeknight staple when I was... Read More
Ivey launches flood notification system
Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the 2026 Regular Session Tuesday evening by delivering her ninth State of the State address, announcing she is launching a statewide flood notification system. The governor’s action comes after Texas experienced devastating flooding that claimed the lives of Alabamians, including Sarah Marsh, who was away at a summer camp. “Alabama is no stranger to natural disasters,” said Governor Ivey. “Protecting... Read More
Lapsley Named to Dean’s List at Lawson State
Virginia Lapsley of Marion, AL was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Lawson State Community College. Virginia was among 208 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Dean’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 3.5, consisting of a minimum course load of not fewer than twelve (12) semester hours of college-level courses or above. Congratulations to all... Read More
Free CNA Classes Will Be Held Jan. 26
Residents of Marion, Perry County, Marengo County, Uniontown, and Demopolis are invited to take part in a free certified nursing assistant (CNA) training class offered by Sowing Seeds of Hope on January 26. To secure a spot in the class, participants should call 334-683-4666 and ask for Dorothea.
Annual Methodist Soup Sale Will Be Held Wednesday, February 4
Marion Methodist Church will hold its annual soup sale on Wednesday, February 4. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from church members or by calling the church office at 334-683-6543. The soup may be picked up from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the church parking lot.
Qualifying ends Friday for Perry County primary election set May 19
Qualifying for local offices on the 2026 ballot is underway in Perry County, and party officials are reminding potential candidates that the window to get on the primary ballot closes Friday, Jan. 23. Candidate qualifying opened Jan. 5. Primary elections are set for May 19, 2026, with the general election to follow on Nov. 3, 2026. According to Perry... Read More
Qualifying ends Friday, Jan. 23 for Hale County primary election to be held May 19
Qualifying is underway for local offices on the 2026 ballot in Hale County, and party officials are reminding potential candidates that the window to get on the primary ballot will close Friday, Jan. 23 at 5:00 p.m. The primary election is set for May 19, 2026, with the general election to follow on Nov. 3, 2026. County ballot positions... Read More