Defendant in 2021 case authorities called ‘hit man’ remains at large, trial set July 21
Gerald Lee Hogue is scheduled to go on trial in Perry County later this month, though court filings and past conduct suggest... Read More
County commission looks to hire chief administrative officer
Perry County Commission has opened applications for the position of Chief Administrative Officer, a role that manages the county’s financial operations, supports... Read More
Sales tax holiday this weekend can help parents save on back-to-school shopping
Alabama families can save money on back-toschool supplies during the state’s 20th annual Back-to- School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01... Read More
Homecoming will be July 13 at Bethlehem Methodist Church in Heiberger
Bethlehem Methodist Church in Heiberger will hold its annual Homecoming service on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The worship service will begin at... Read More
Sawyerville man charged with murder after July 4 stabbing
A Sawyerville man is facing murder charges after a fatal stabbing on July 4 near the post office in Sawyerville. Charles “C.J.”... Read More
Planned natural gas pipeline expansion will affect Black Belt
Southern Natural Gas Company and Elba Express Company have announced plans for a large-scale pipeline expansion across parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and... Read More
Fifth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will be held here Aug. 1-3
The fifth annual BLACK BELT BIRDING FESTIVAL will take place on August 1, 2, & 3, 2025. Highlighting the birds, history, and... Read More
Alabama-Tombigbee RC&D helps Lilly Grove Baptist with reclamation project
The first phase of restoration work at Lilly (also spelled Lillie) Grove Baptist Church Cemetery has been completed, thanks to grant funding... Read More
A summer of health and fun at Francis Marion School
The halls of Francis Marion School are buzzing with energy and excitement as the “Eat Better, Move More” SNAP-ED program enters its... Read More