Ora Lee (Tutt) Dunkin
Ora Lee (Tutt) Dunkin, 76, of Marion, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1949. Ora was a resident of Marion and transitioned from labor to reward on November 27, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Ashley’s... Read More
Robert Glenn Nichols
Robert Glenn Nichols, 78, a resident of Prattville, Alabama, passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father Irwin officiating. The family will receive friends at the church... Read More
Perry County Historical and Preservation Society’s annual tour is this Saturday
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will open doors and front gates across Marion next weekend for its annual Christmas Tour, a day-long showcase of historic homes, churches, and farmsteads decorated for the holidays. The tour will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour headquarters is the... Read More
The call is coming from inside the (halfway) house
Cops say inmate at re-entry facility, impersonating an officer, makes call to arrange his own release A Selma man has been charged with second-degree escape and impersonating a peace officer after authorities say he tried to break away from a state-run detention program in Perry County and then telephoned a woman while pretending to be an employee there. According... Read More
Perry CPC sponsors Christmas for children with autism
Christmas on the Spectrum: A Sensory-Friendly Holiday Celebration For many families, the Christmas season is filled with bright lights, bustling crowds, loud music, and festive excitement. But for neurodivergent children—especially those with autism—these very elements can make the holidays difficult to enjoy. Sensory overload, bright flashing lights, long lines, unpredictable noises, crowded rooms, and fast-paced... Read More
State ag cost-share applications open now-Dec. 31
The Alabama Agriculture and Conservation Development Commission Program offers General Cost Incentive Program (Cost Share) practices for Erosion, Water Quality Improvement, and Reforestation. The program is administered locally by the Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. The sign-up period began on October 1, 2025, and will close on December 31, 2025. Applications are... Read More
Uniontown looks to hire city clerk
The City of Uniontown is accepting applications for the position of City Clerk / Court Clerk. This full-time position pays $42,000 annually and is responsible for a wide range of administrative, financial, and clerical duties for both City Hall and Municipal Court operations. Applicants should submit a completed application, résumé, and references to: City of... Read More
Marion Military Institute has acquired a state-of-the-art fire truck
Marion Military Institute has acquired a state-of-the-art fire truck: the E One Rescue Pumper truck, built on a Freightliner chassis, holds a 1,000-gallon tank with a Hale QMAX 1,500 gallon per min pump. The truck, along with MMI’s Fire Training Tower, will serve as the primary training components of the school’s growing First Responder Program,... Read More
City of Marion annual Christmas parade will be Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:00
The City of Marion will host its 2025 Christmas Parade and “Christmas on the Square” celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in downtown Marion. The evening parade will roll along Washington Street as part of the Christmas on the Square festivities, with holiday lights and decorations planned throughout the downtown area. The... Read More