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Braxton resigns as Newbern mayor after residency challengeJanuary 24, 2026
Patrick Braxton resigns as mayor of Newbern following election contest settlement Patrick Braxton has resigned as mayor of the Town of Newbern following the resolution of a Hale County Circuit Court election contest that challenged his eligibility to hold office based on residency. Braxton’s resignation comes after Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins entered an order on Thursday, Jan. 16, approving a private settlement agreement between Braxton and challenger Laird Cole, and dismissing the case “with prejudice,” meaning it cannot be...
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Gonna be a cold day in Hale…January 24, 2026
Meteorologists say winter storm system could bring snow, ice to parts of Alabama, plunge whole state into deep freeze A potential winter storm system moving into Alabama this weekend could bring dangerous icing to parts of the state, and forecasters say residents in our area should use the next few days to get ready. The National Weather Service office in Birmingham said Tuesday that it is monitoring a storm expected to develop late Friday and continue through Sunday night, with...
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Legal Notices Week of Jan 22, 2026January 23, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSFOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES Berean Headstart is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting firms to provide accounting and auditing services. A full copy of the RFP document is available by emaili n g monica.bryant@bbhsal.com. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. All proposals must be received at: P.O. Box 335Marion, Alabama 36756 by that deadline. 1-8-3c LEGAL NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURTOF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OFBARBARA F....
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Jake TaylorJanuary 18, 2026
Jake Lee Taylor, 78, died December 30, 2025, at his home in Sawyerville, Alabama. He was born August 7, 1947, to the late Winnie Lillie Waller and James Taylor Sr. He professed hope in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at an early age at New Hope Baptist Church. He was united in holy matrimony to Annie Mae Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Annie Mae Taylor; a son, Cornelius Wilson; a grandson, Anthony Chandler;...
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Annie L. HolifieldJanuary 18, 2026
Annie L. Holifield, 95, died December 30, 2025. She was born January 2, 1930, in the Lock 5 community to the late Lewis Long Sr. and Polly G. Long. On December 30, 2025, an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and carried Annie’s soul to rest, until the day when God shall call each of us to receive that heavenly reward promised to those who have kept the faith. She was baptized in her early years at Christian Valley...
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