The Alabama Beacon

Mr. Tom Anderson Paige was born March 23, 1956, in Greensboro, Alabama, to the late William “Jip” Paige and Willie Mae Sanders Paige Dillard. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member and served on the Board of Trustees. He gained his heavenly wings...

Berenice Small Artis

Berenice Small Artis peacefully transitioned from this life on May 23, 2026, at the age of 69. A native of Greensboro, Alabama, she was born on September 28, 1956, to the late Kilas (Emma) Rutley and Ethel Small. Shortly after graduating from Greensboro High School, Berenice answered the call to serve her country by joining...

Cooking in the Black Belt

Ah! The sun again! Who knew May could be so gray? Now that the clouds have cleared, I can see my yard for what it is now: overgrown and still muddy in some spots. I like to think of cutting the grass like shaving. Once it starts to itch, it’s time to cut. With all...

Turner bypasses commission, names new interim county administrator

Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. unilaterally appointed a new interim county administrator on May 27, one day after the county canvassing board certified results showing he lost his District 1 seat to challenger Donald Bennett by a single vote. In a letter to the four other commissioners dated May 27, Turner said he...

Eastern Star hosts ‘Evening of Inspiration’ at Eagle Grove

Taylor’s Pride Order of Eastern Star hosted an “Evening of Inspiration with Tea” at Eagle Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, April 26, drawing more than 75 guests for an afternoon of fellowship, elegance, and style. The atmosphere was vibrant, with many attendees embracing the spirit of spring by adorning themselves in beautiful dresses complemented by...

Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District annual poster contest

Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District annual poster contest winners Kallyan Steadman, first place, and Mary Ann Wood, second place, are pictured with their teacher, Bettie Lucky. All three are from Francis Marion School. This year’s contest theme was “Soil: Where It All Begins.”

State Democratic Party reportedly sets hearing on challenge of one-vote loss

The Alabama Democratic Party has scheduled a hearing for Friday on Albert Turner Jr.’s challenge of his one-vote loss in the Perry County Commission District 1 Democratic primary, bringing a local election dispute to the state level after Probate Judge Carlton L. Hogue certified challenger Donald J. Bennett as the Democratic nominee and declared the...

Tombigbee RC&D accepting grant applications through June 30

The Tombigbee Resource Conservation and Development Council is accepting applications for its fiscal year 2027 grant cycle, with funding ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per project. Applications are being accepted through June 30. No late applications will be accepted. Approved projects may begin on Oct. 1. Grants are awarded on a reimbursement-only basis, meaning applicants...

HCSD reports arrests for harassment, disorderly, FTA