Community Plant and Seed Swap will be April 11
There will be a Community Plant and Seed Swap on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Siloam Baptist Church,... Read More
Oak Grove Augustine plans ‘Gospel Explosion’ fundraiser May 16
Oak Grove Augustine Baptist Church will host a Gospel Explosion Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, at the Selma Convention Center, 211 Washington... Read More
Miss Marion Pageant Will Return May 3 at Lincoln
The City of Marion is sponsoring the Miss Marion Pageant, set for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Lincoln Auditorium,... Read More
Historic Marion Female Seminary receives fresh exterior thanks to Ala-Tom RC&D grant
The historic Marion Female Seminary is sporting a fresh coat of paint, courtesy of a grant from the Alabama-Tombigbee Resource Conservation and... Read More
‘Jesus and Jeans’ gospel event set for April 18 in Moundville
On Fire For Jesus will present “Jesus and Jeans,” a gospel event scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.... Read More
Riggs Stephenson: Black Belt native who out-hit Babe Ruth
Everyone knows the story. People who have never watched a single baseball game know the story. Babe Ruth lumbers to the plate... Read More
Lewis named to Phi Kappa Phi chapter at UWA
Carli Lewis of Uniontown, Alabama, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and... Read More
Steven Marion Meredith
Steven Marion Meredith, 61, of Birmingham and Greensboro, passed away on March 31, 2026, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
I told you last week that I’d give you the story of Turtleback cookies. Last week, I also promised to get us... Read More
Judge reminds voters of polling place changes ahead of May primary
Perry County Probate Judge Carlton Hogue is reminding voters of polling place changes that will take effect for the May 19 primary... Read More