George Washington Carver Cephus
George, affectionately known as “Billy”, was born to the late Craig and Angeline Cephus on January 28, 1944 in Hale County, Alabama,... Read More
John Ridley, Jr.
John, born to the late Clara Walthall Ridley and John Ridley, Sr. in Hale County, Alabama on March 12, 1941, passed away... Read More
Jonathan Jaheem Abner
Jonathan, born to the parents of Lomus and Annie Abner in Montgomery, Alabama on July 28, 1994 passed away on March 26,... Read More
Pi Kappa Phi inducts Karlie Ryan
Karlie Ryan of Moundville, Alabama, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective... Read More
The Voice of the ‘Ville
Easter is this Sunday! As always, a lot of people always reminisce about “The Road To Calvary” that used to be presented... Read More
Donate to Pleasant Valley cemetery fund
Remember your family members and loved ones by contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of Pleasant Valley cemetery. Send your donations to: Pleasant... Read More
120 Years Ago
in the Marion Democrat April 11, 1902 We notice in the “Junior Corner” of the Atlanta Constitution a little letter from our... Read More
150 Years Ago
in the Marion Commonwealth April 11, 1872 Selma, Marion & Memphis R R General Forrest is rapidly pushing forward the work on... Read More
Francis Marion’s Donnita Tucker earns Aspirations in Computing Educator award
Francis Marion School recently congratulated staff member, Donnita Tucker for being a 2022 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Educator Award recipient. Tucker... Read More