Jewell Marie Tucker
Jewell Marie Tucker, 84, of Marion died Saturday, September 12, at her residence. She was born October 24, 1941, in Marion, and spent her life rooted in the community she loved and called home. She was a Christian woman whose faith was an important part of her life. She was known for her gentle spirit,... Read More
Council approves wastewater equipment bids, adds two members to city’s line of credit
The Marion City Council approved two equipment bids for the wastewater treatment plant, renewed the city’s insurance premium financing and added two council members to the city’s line of credit at First Citizens Bank at its regular meeting Monday, Sept. 21, at City Hall. Mayor Dexter Hinton also announced that the boil water notice issued... Read More
Robert C. Hatch High School has thanked Theta Zeta Epsilon
Robert C. Hatch High School has thanked Theta Zeta Epsilon, represented by Brenda Cooke, for donating classroom supplies to the school’s teachers. “We truly appreciate your kindness, generosity, and continued support of our teachers and students,” the school said in a post announcing the gift.
Main break near Rice Creek leaves Marion with water out; boil advisory lifted after five days
Marion water customers had low or no pressure across the city on Wednesday, Sept. 16, after a 10-inch water main broke near the Rice Creek area along Alabama Highway 14, and a boil water advisory issued that day stayed in place until Monday evening, Sept. 21, according to notices the City of Marion and Mayor... Read More
Howard charged with assaulting Shepherd outside county annex after Democratic committee meeting
A Marion man is charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and third-degree criminal mischief after a sworn complaint alleged that he repeatedly punched Robert Shepherd in front of the Albert Turner Annex Building in Marion on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 19, following a Democratic meeting, according to Perry County District Court records. Lamont Glen... Read More
Southern Academy names homecoming court; parade Friday at 10 a.m.
Southern Academy’s 2026 homecoming court. Back row, from left: Machaela Bovis, ninth grade maid; Laiken Swindal, eighth grade maid; Addie Grace Rogers, seventh grade maid; Taylor Kyser, 11th grade maid; Macie Sluder, 10th grade maid; and Milly Leys, 12th grade maid. Seated: Hayden Harrison, queen, and JB Bishop, king.(above) Southern Academy will present Hayden Harrison... Read More
Council sets pay for driver and IT clerk
Greensboro City Council had to establish a pay rate for two recently hired city employees at their September 22, 2026, meeting. An I.T clerk and a driver for the street department were hired by the city without starting pay having been set. City Council Clerk Lorrie Cook said the starting pay for street department workers... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 25, 2026-WS
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS) IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: G.J.H., A MINOR IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. CASE NO. 26BES00241 NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENTS OF: G.J.H. WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 23, 2026-TCP
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BIBB COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jackie Lloyd Smitherman, Deceased. CASE NO. 2026PC081 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Christopher Smitherman, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jackie Lloyd Smitherman, deceased, on the 2nd day of September,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 23, 2026-Leader
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Lewis General Contractors, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the City of Demopolis for construction of Project No. TAPNU-TA24(936) in Marengo County. This notice will appear for five consecutive weeks beginning August 26, 2026 and ending September 23, 2026. All claims should be filed at 25 West... Read More