Rosemari Claibon-Hopson
Assistant District Attorney Rosemari Claibon-Hopson, who served in Alabama’s 4th Judicial Circuit, died Jan. 10 after what colleagues described as a private... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
This past weekend, we had family from North Carolina down to visit; which called for the Jefferson County bunch to come and... Read More
Annual Methodist Soup Sale Will Be Held Wednesday, February 4
Marion Methodist Church will hold its annual soup sale on Wednesday, February 4. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from church members or by calling the church office at... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 22, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in... Read More
Ivey launches flood notification system
Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the 2026 Regular Session Tuesday evening by delivering her ninth State of the State address, announcing she... Read More
Lapsley Named to Dean’s List at Lawson State
Virginia Lapsley of Marion, AL was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Lawson State Community College. Virginia... Read More
Free CNA Classes Will Be Held Jan. 26
Residents of Marion, Perry County, Marengo County, Uniontown, and Demopolis are invited to take part in a free certified nursing assistant (CNA)... Read More
Annual Methodist Soup Sale Will Be Held Wednesday, February 4
Marion Methodist Church will hold its annual soup sale on Wednesday, February 4. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from church... Read More
Qualifying ends Friday for Perry County primary election set May 19
Qualifying for local offices on the 2026 ballot is underway in Perry County, and party officials are reminding potential candidates that the... Read More
Braxton resigns as Newbern mayor after residency challenge
Patrick Braxton resigns as mayor of Newbern following election contest settlement Patrick Braxton has resigned as mayor of the Town of Newbern... Read More