Marion Foodvalu’s re-branding
A familiar name to many in Perry County is changing, but the same owners, hometown service, and friendly faces will remain after... Read More
Area high school students can take ACT or SAT at MMI— register now
Area high school students planning to take the ACT or SAT can register to test at Marion Military Institute (MMI), which is... Read More
West AL employers can register now for Tuscaloosa hiring event Sept. 9
West Alabama Works! is partnering with the Tuscaloosa County School System to invite employers to participate in the upcoming Tuscaloosa County Hiring... Read More
Black Belt Treasures in Camden will celebrate 20th anniversary Oct. 2
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center (BBTCAC) will begin celebrating its 20thAnniversary Year of service in the... Read More
‘Harvesters of Hope’ announces non-profit law office opening in Marion
Harvesters of Hope announces the opening of the first law office in its initiative to provide access to justice to Alabama’s small... Read More
MMI breaks ground on new $35 million Rane Hall, math and science facility, with reception Aug. 15
Marion Military Institute (MMI) celebrated the construction of its new Math & Science building with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 15. Funded... Read More
Judge orders $315k bond forfeiture in case of ‘hit man’ who skipped trial
Perry County Circuit Judge Donald McMillan has ordered the forfeiture of a $351,000 bond in the case of Gerald Lee Hogue, a... Read More
Hinton, Perkins will run off for mayor on Sept. 23
Marion will seat two new council members after Tuesday’s election; Uniontown will see runoff for mayor, two council positions Municipal elections in... Read More
Introducing the 2025-26 Project Horseshoe Farm Perry County Fellows
Dom hails from Peotone, Illinois, a small town just outside the bustle of Chicago. As an older brother to a younger sister... Read More