UAB program sponsors health fair in Newbern for Saturday, March 25
EPIPHANY, a hypertension prevention program sponsored by UAB, will hold an event in Newbern this month. The program is aimed at African-American adults ages 19 and up to learn healthy habits. Program coordinators say they want to give people the tools they need to keep from developing high blood pressure. On Saturday, March 25, from... Read More
Mary L. Long
Ms. Mary L. Long passed away on March 6, 2023, at Bryan Whitfield Regional Hospital in Demopolis, Alabama, at the age of 77. She was born on June 15, 1945, to the late Louis and Louise Long of Sawyerville, Alabama. Ms. Long is survived by two sisters, Cora L. Embrey of Cleveland, Ohio and Bertha... Read More
Classifieds Week of March 16, 2023
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale County) — $6.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 52¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale County) — $9.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 65¢ per word. Payable... Read More
Legal Notices Week of March 16, 2023
Legal Notice Chilton Contractors, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. STPNU-5318(251) in Perry County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on 2-16- 2023 and ending on 3-9-2023. All claims should be filed at P.O. Box 2038, Clanton, AL 35046 during... Read More
John Lawrence Martin
John Lawrence Martin, Sr., 89 of Marion, AL went to his eternal home on March 8, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1933 in Vinemont, AL to Everett Parish Martin and Buena Gibson Martin. He was a graduate of Auburn University, served 30 years in the Army Reserves earning the rank of Colonel, an... Read More
Frances McCreary
Frances “Hundy” McCreary, 58, passed away on February 24, 2023. She was born on October 8, 1964, to Frances “Coot” Lewis and Warren “Walt” Lewis, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death. Frances was also preceded in death by her brother Tommie Lewis and sisters Velma and Joetta Lewis. She was a devoted mother,... Read More
Joetta Lewis
Joetta “Sis” Lewis, 64, passed away on February 24, 2023. She was born on February 26, 1959, to Frances “Coot” Lewis and Warren “Walt” Lewis, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death. Joetta was also preceded in death by her brother Tommie Lewis and sisters Velma and Frances Lewis. She was a devoted mother,... Read More
Hannah Payne Morrison
Congratulations to Hannah Payne Morrison. Hannah recently was awarded the $10,000 Optometry Cares 2023 Bernard Maitenaz Scholarship. To compete for the scholarship, the UAB School of Optometry student created a social media toolkit about the importance of comprehensive eye exams for children beginning at six months of age. Her interest in the topic was piqued... Read More
SeniorRX can help area residents pay for highcost medications
SenioRx is a program offered through the Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama that could help save you money on your prescription drugs, and it’s not just for seniors! The SenioRx Program helps you apply for patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies to receive your prescriptions at a free or reduced price. SenioRx... Read More
Federally-funded Ala. Extension program seeks to improve land use efficiency
Sustainability is big business in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Agricultural researchers are constantly looking for new and improved ways for livestock and crop producers to better their operations. Thanks to a recently awarded $380,000 grant from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, this work will continue. Leanne Dillard, an Alabama Extension forage... Read More