United Way of West Ala. raises nearly $5 million
United Way of West Alabama (UWWA) announced today that its annual fundraising campaign has surpassed its goal, raising a record-breaking $4,907,705 to support critical programs and services across West Alabama. The campaign exceeded its ambitious $4.8 million goal, marking one of the most successful campaigns in the organization’s history. The announcement came during halftime at... Read More
Two from Hale named to SNHU President’s List
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 or higher for the reporting term are named to the President’s... Read More
Oxford man accused of urinating on stopped MPD cruiser
An Oxford man has been charged with public lewdness after authorities say he urinated on a Moundville police vehicle parked along Alabama Highway 69, with traffic passing by. According to a complaint filed in Hale County District Court, Randal Marcus Deramus, 58, is accused of committing “a lewd act in a public place which he…knew... Read More
ALEA extends search for person of interest nationwide in Perry County murder investigation
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched a homicide investigation at the request of the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. Jeffery Holifield, 68, of Marion, was found deceased in the 2000 block of Onrow Tubbs Road in Marion, located within Perry County,... Read More
Unconfirmed reports: at least one fatality following crash on 80 near Gallion Tuesday night
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 80 near Faunsdale shut down the westbound lanes Tuesday night and sent emergency crews to the scene, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Sgt. Reginal King said the wreck happened at about 7:15 p.m. near the 48-mile marker in Marengo County and caused a lane closure while troopers... Read More
Local tax abatements approved for buyer of former Judson campus
Planned site use still not identified by representative of ‘Judson College Properties, LLC’ in Marion on Monday Marion’s City Council on Tuesday, January 5, 2026, approved a tax abatement for a project tied to the former Judson College campus, signaling that a deal to repurpose the property has moved past preliminary talks. The measure, adopted... Read More
Funding disagreements could affect West Ala. Highway project
Disagreements over the financing of a major highway project in west Alabama are likely to be voiced in the upcoming legislative session as more State House leaders communicate concern, and at least one is calling for more oversight on the transportation department. The state recently borrowed $730 million to complete the West Alabama Corridor and... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jan 08, 2026
Legal NoticeCase No. 25-2807Notice to Creditors of Estate of Russell T. Greene, Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 5th day of December, 2025, by the Probate Judge of Perry County, Alabama, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 08, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per... Read More
Extension Offering Online Cottage Food Law Course
The Alabama Extension Food Safety and Quality team is excited to launch the new Alabama Cottage Food Law online course. This self-paced course is open to anyone who is interested or planning to produce food for sale to the public from their home kitchen. It is a flexible, accessible resource designed to allow participants to... Read More