Extension sets beef and forage field day for Oct. 17 in Marion Junction
On October 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Animal Science and Forages team will host its Annual Beef and Forage Field Days at the Blackbelt Research and Extension Center, located at 60 County Road 944, Marion Junction, AL 36759. This event is designed to give livestock and forage... Read More
IRS began phasing out paper refund checks for individual taxpayers Sept. 30
The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order 14247, to the extent permitted by law. This marks the first step of the broader transition to electronic payments.... Read More
Donna L. Green
Donna L. Green, born July 16, 1970, died October 1, 2025, at the age of 55. Visitation will be Friday, October 10, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist... Read More
Sue W. Clarke
Sue W. Clarke, born November 11, 1935, died October 1, 2025, at the age of 89. Visitation will be Friday, October 10, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Free Will... Read More
Kayte Sharee Phillips
Kayte Sharee Phillips, born March 30, 1987, died September 28, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the age of 38. A native of Uniontown, Alabama, she was known to family and friends as “Pooh- Lou.” She was the beloved daughter of Father Franklin D. Lewis and Shelia Phillips Ifezouke. Visitation will be Friday, October 10,... Read More
Erskine Stewart
Erskine “Pete” Stewart, born on October 15, 1951, passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 73. Pete enjoyed deer hunting and crappie fishing. He never met a stranger and loved sharing his passion for both. You could always find him watching football on Saturdays. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist... Read More
Erle Randolph Richardson, Jr.
Erle Randolph “Randy” Richardson, Jr. passed away October 3, 2025 at the age of 79 at his home in Marion, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Selma April 11, 1946 to the late Erle Randolph Richardson, Sr. and Sara Lazenby Richardson. Randy graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from The University... Read More
Moundville boat ramp to close Oct. 13 for renovation
The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close the Moundville Public Boat Ramp for renovations on Monday, October 13, 2025. The facility provides boating and fishing access to the Warrior River 1 mile north of Moundville, Alabama. During the closure the launching slab... Read More
Moundville Park’s Native American Festival, Oct. 9-11, will celebrate the ‘Year of the Hawk’ for 2025
Moundville Archaeological Park, part of The University of Alabama, will celebrate the rich cultures and histories of Native Americans who call Alabama their homeland at the 37th annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 9-11. The festival will feature Native American dancers, storytellers, crafters, art vendors, and a selection of local and Native food vendors. From... Read More
Alabama saw traffic deaths decline in 2024, says ALDOT
Alabama saw a decline in traffic fatalities in 2024, according to the newly released Alabama Crash Facts report available online at the Drive Safe Alabama Website. The report shows 967 motor vehicle fatalities statewide, down from 975 in 2023. Total crashes also fell, from just over 143,000 in 2023 to right above 140,000 in 2024.... Read More