UWA to host Franklin-Covey leadership development program
The University of West Alabama’s Division of Lifelong Learning and Economic and Workforce Development will host FranklinCovey’s “6 Critical Practices for Leading... Read More
Arthur Hartley
Arthur Hartley, age 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2026. He was born on December 22,... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
The more I’ve been baking, the more technically obsessive I’ve become about even the simplest projects. Chocolate chip cookies are the worst... Read More
Marion native elected bishop in CME Church
The Rev. Dr. Richard D. Shaw, a Marion native, has been elected the 70th bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, one... Read More
McClenney selected to UA Early College Spring 2026 Director’s List
A total of 672 students enrolled in UA Early College during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to... Read More
District 1 commission contest awaits state party ruling as Bennett seeks support
More than a month after the May 19 Democratic primary, the contest over the Perry County Commission District 1 seat remains unresolved... Read More
Coalition, Perry County Schools launch No Child Without a Bed
The Alabama Coalition for Healthy Mothers & Children and the Perry County School System have launched No Child Without a Bed, a... Read More
Former Marion mayor sues city over unresolved 2025 arrest and tax reporting
Anthony “Tony” Long, a Perry County commissioner who served as mayor of Marion from 2004 to 2016, has filed suit against the... Read More
Affidavits citing ethics case circulate among Marion officials
Current and former members of Marion’s city government have received affidavits in recent days asking them to swear, before a notary, that... Read More
Classifieds Week of June 25, 2026
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess... Read More