Operation Christmas Child pickup will begin Nov. 17 in Marion
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, led by Franklin Graham. Gift-filled shoeboxes are packed and sent to children around the world in the name of Jesus. The mission of the project is to share the good news of Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gift. Collection week will begin on Monday, November 17, at... Read More
Unekka S. Nelson
Unekka S. Nelson of Marion passed away on October 25, 2025. A viewing will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens Street in Marion. The Celebration of Life service will held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at... Read More
Shermain Cain
Shermain Cain, 21, of Uniontown, Alabama, was born on February 7, 2004, and passed away on October 12, 2025, in Uniontown. Visitation was held on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, located at 322 North Street in Uniontown. Funeral services were held on... Read More
Martha Lee Browning Colburn
Martha Lee Browning Colburn, born on February 8, 1944, passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 81. She is preceded in death by: Her parents, Parker and Annie Browning; Sister, Elizabeth Lundy; Sister, Betsy Ruth Smith; Sister, Margaret Ann Perkins; Sister, Betty Jean Owens; Brother, Parker James Browning, Jr.; and Stepson, James... Read More
James Hollins, Jr.
James Hollins, Jr., age 78, of Marion, passed away on October 11, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1947. Viewing was held on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, located at 302 Pickens Street in Marion. A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday,... Read More
County looks to hire new animal control officer to cover Perry
The Perry County Commission is accepting applications for an Animal Control Officer, with the deadline set for Friday, November 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The position will enforce county and municipal laws on the care and control of domestic and wild animals. The officer will respond to calls about stray or dangerous animals, capture them... Read More
ALDOT seeking bids for $1.5 million road resurfacing in Perry
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface an 8.3- mile stretch of State Route 219 in Perry County, with bid opening set for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at ALDOT headquarters in Montgomery. The Federal Aid project, listed as STPAA-HSIP-0219(508), will include micro-milling, new asphalt resurfacing, and traffic striping on SR-219 from... Read More
Snead charged Tuesday with shooting into Thompson Circle home March 19
Derrick Jerome Snead, 29, was arrested Tuesday and charged in a March shooting that sent rifle and handgun rounds into an occupied home on Thompson Circle in Marion. According to a criminal complaint filed in Perry County District Court, the shooting happened in the early morning hours of March 19, 2025, at 120 Thompson Circle.... Read More
Friday is ‘Perry County Be Ready Day,’ focusing on emergency preparedness
The Perry County Commission, in partnership with Emergency Management and community partners, will be hosting the Perry County Be Ready Day on October 31st from 9AM to 1PM at the courthouse annex on Washington Street. This event is an opportunity for leaders, organizations, and community members to work together in an effort to improve the... Read More
East Perry Class of ‘75 has 50-year reunion
Members of the East Perry High School Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th High School Class Gathering on October 18, 2025, at the home of Loretta Wilson. Pictured from left to right, front row: Marilyn McCarroll Washington, Elaine Melton Martin, Willie C. Fuller Edwards, and Pastor Leo King. Back row: Loretta Wilson, Pastor Fairest F.... Read More