Shelton State Athletics announced on June 4, 2025, that Lori Westbrook Wyatt Edwards will be inducted into their Hall of Fame. Lori had a dominant record as a softball pitcher at Marengo Academy, going 68 consecutive games without a loss between 1980 and 1982. Her team won three straight AISA state championships in these years and Lori herself was named MVP in ’81 and ’82. Edwards went on to pitch at Shelton State, where she notched a 48-13 record, played... Read More
By the time most students walk into Sumter Central High School, Dr. Joeva Thomas has already started her day with a smile, a clipboard, and a whistle around her neck. From organizing team drills to preparing health lessons, Thomas leads with energy, purpose, and now, national recognition. In 2023, Dr. Joeva Thomas and Dr. Kimberley Wilson joined an elite circle of educators when they earned National Board Certification, a professional benchmark that less than 3% of teachers in Alabama hold.... Read More
Greensboro City Council voted to allow Alabama Fiber Network to begin setting up equipment at their proposed site behind the fire station during the council’s June 10 meeting. Alabama Fiber Network (AFN) constructs fiber optic cable infrastructure designed to improve connectivity for local businesses, schools, hospitals, and government offices throughout all of Alabama’s counties. David Ficken, a representative for AFN, was present at the meeting and advocated for his business. Ficken first came before the council in January, laying out... Read More
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 of publication. Card of Thanks, Birthday Greetings, Memoriams, and Poems — standard size (2 column-inches by 2 inches or... Read More
LEGAL NOTICE State of AlabamaPerry CountyProbate CourtCase No. 25-2766 Letters of Administration on the Estate of Donna K. Brown, deceased, having been granted to Amanda Russell, as Personal Representative on the 5th day of May, 2025 by the Probate Court of Perry, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims agains said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Carlton L. HoguePerry County Probate Judge... Read More