New federal data says Hale and Perry were state’s top counties for economic growth in 2023

Perry and Hale Counties have been named Alabama’s fastest growing economies in Gross Domestic Product for 2023, according to recently released data from the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis. Despite the two counties’ relatively small populations and economic bases, both experienced significant economic expansion, driven by a mix of agricultural strength, manufacturing, and external earnings...
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Classifieds Week of Jan 16, 2025

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 word. Payable in advance of publication. Card...
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Classifieds Week of Jan 01, 2025

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 word. Payable in advance...
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Legal Notices Week of January 16, 2025

Legal Notice MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Joan Harris to United States of America, acting through The Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, dated August 30, 1985 said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate...
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Legal Notices Week of January 1, 2025

Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA 36-CV-2024-900087.00 OKSUN B. BURKS, a widow, SEANN MIGUEL BURKS, and CHLOE’ LOUISE-BURKS GROOMES,Plaintiffs,v.A tract or parcel of land lying and situated in the Section 26, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, known as Lot 1 Mary Louise Conway Burks Tract,andA tract or parcel of land...
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Voice of the Ville

Starting a NEW YEAR, I want to THANK those that help me with news, events, births, anniversaries, marriages, engagements, reunions, etc.! It is much appreciated! All you need to do is just message me on Facebook or EMAIL me at hairhut@mound.net and put NEWS in the subject line. Congratulations and Best Wishes to Dr. Robert...
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Dorothy Benner

Dorothy Benner, 93, of Faunsdale, AL., passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at Oakwood Retirement Community, Brooksville, MS. A funeral service was held Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Cedar Crest Mennonite Church in Faunsdale, AL at 10:30 a.m. Interment was in the church cemetery. Visitation was held at the church from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m....
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