Marion man charged with attempted murder after shooting near WABT
A Marion man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after he allegedly fired shots into a vehicle occupied by a... Read More
Congressional primary split: Upcoming vote in four districts voided as redistricting reshapes Ala. elections
Alabama voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the state’s primary election, but a whirlwind of legal action and... Read More
Perry voters will consider amendments, offices at local and state levels in primary elections Tuesday, May 19
Perry County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 19, for the Alabama statewide primary election, with contested local races for... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 14, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 14, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMAPROCLAMATIONBY THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2025 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2025-227 (SB118) and... Read More
William Franklin Martin
William Franklin Martin, 88, of Marion, Alabama, passed away April 30, 2026, at Hospice of West Alabama. Services were held on Monday,... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
It’s no secret that I love a cookbook. In fact, it’s from reading all these cookbooks in our kitchen that was the... Read More
Attorney Asherica M. Heard offering two $500 scholarships to Perry County seniors
Marion attorney Asherica M. Heard is offering two $500 community scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Perry County schools. Eligible applicants... Read More
Uniontown woman killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 80 May 3
A Uniontown woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on U.S. Highway 80 in Dallas County, according to the... Read More
Selma man charged with harassment for threatening Perry County officer
A Selma man has been charged with harassment after allegedly threatening to kill a Perry County law enforcement officer. Ottis Renard Williams,... Read More