Judge reminds voters of polling place changes ahead of May primary
Perry County Probate Judge Carlton Hogue is reminding voters of polling place changes that will take effect for the May 19 primary election. The most significant change affects voters in Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 whose registered polling place was the Old National Guard Armory. Those voters will now cast their ballots at... Read More
MMI Alumni Weekend set for April 10-11; digital membership cards now available
Marion Military Institute will welcome alumni back to campus for Alumni Weekend 2026 on Friday and Saturday, April 10–11, with a full slate of events ranging from a golf scramble and 5K run to a formal Pass in Review on the Quadrangle. This year’s theme is “Marion Made: Built on Tradition, Bound for Life.” Registration... Read More
Perry County Extension Director Katrina Easley Honored at Retirement Reception
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, all roads led to Perry County as colleagues, community partners, family members, and friends gathered at the Albert Turner Sr. Courthouse Annex to honor the remarkable career and lasting impact of Katrina Easley, County Extension Director with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. The celebration marked a significant milestone as Easley... Read More
Judge dismisses state claims in MPD lawsuit, but federal civil rights counts survive; trial in September
Perry County Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins has dismissed most of the claims in Lucinda Shelton’s lawsuit against former Marion police officers Lonnie Glenn and Damien Steele and the City of Marion, but allowed the case to proceed on two federal civil rights counts seeking a combined $200,000 in damages. In an order signed March... Read More
Marion downplays AG investigation into $1.7 million in water funds as ‘routine’
The City of Marion is describing the Alabama Attorney General’s investigation into $1.7 million in unaccounted-for water and sewer payments as a routine administrative matter, even as the city council met Monday evening with no public discussion of the inquiry on its agenda. In a statement posted to the city’s Facebook page on Friday, April... Read More
HCSD to hold free Citizens Firearms Safety Course
The Hale County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Citizens Firearms Safety Course for individuals aged 19 and above. The two-part course begins with a classroom session on Saturday, April 11, at 9:00 a.m. at the Hale County Courthouse. Part two will be held at a designated firing range, potentially on the same day or... Read More
Area Agency on Aging offers senior activity centers
Did you know there are senior activity centers right here in your community? Senior activity centers offer older adults a place to socialize, stay active, and enjoy nutritious meals in a welcoming environment. Participants can take part in activities like exercise classes, games, educational programs, and special events while building friendships and staying connected. These... Read More
‘Fireball’ opens Opera House drama season Sunday
The Greensboro Opera House will present the play “Fireball” on Sunday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free, with a reception following. “Fireball” is a single-actor play dramatizing the true story of Hazel Lindsey, a Tennessee plow girl who survived poverty, abuse, and eleven husbands with wit, wisdom, and tenacity. The play was written... Read More
Hale Co. Sheriff’s Dept. reports arrests for evidence tampering, DUI, FTA
Arrests 03-30-2026Terrance Lee Jones, 67, Newbern, was arrested for failure to appear.Desmond Winn, 47, Greensboro, was arrested for tampering with physical evidence, resisting arrest, and attempt use/possession of drug paraphernalia. 03-31-2026Christopher Lee Woods, 35, Akron, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear, domestic violence strangulation/suffocation, and domestic violence/assault second degree. 04-01-2026Jerry Lemat Bates,... Read More
Hale County Hospital pushes back on national closure-risk report
Hale County Hospital CEO Shay Cherry is pushing back on a national report that named the Greensboro facility among three Alabama hospitals at heightened risk of closure — even as the hospital prepares to break ground on a new emergency department. Public Citizen, a progressive nonprofit founded by Ralph Nader, released a report last week... Read More