Marion man charged with first-degree assault, theft of firearm
A Marion man faces three felony charges following an alleged assault and theft at a Valero gas station in Marion on April... Read More
Project Grace Central AL Receives Black Belt Community Foundation Community Grant
Project Grace Central AL has been awarded a Community Grant from the Black Belt Community Foundation. The Perry County-based organization, which serves... Read More
Parties settle Fikes v. Turner: sheriff retains authority over deputies, commission keeps courthouse control
The lawsuit between Perry County Sheriff Roy Fikes and County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. over courthouse security and employee control has... Read More
Probate Judge officially announces May 19 primary; poll worker training, machine test dates scheduled
Perry County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, to cast ballots in the state primary and on two proposed... Read More
New Marion municipal court clerk sworn in Monday, apparently without council vote
A Clarke County woman was sworn in Monday as acting municipal court clerk for the City of Marion, filling a position the... Read More
Hale County Library to host open mic night for Poetry Month
The Hale County Library will host a free open mic event on Saturday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the... Read More
Sumac to host lecture on Alabama’s feedsack quilt history April 30
On Thursday, April 30th at 5:00, Sumac Cottage and Black Belt Workshop welcome historian Sarah Bliss Wright for her presentation, “Alabama Cotton... Read More
Grant program seeks local legends, ghost stories for roadside markers
Communities with a folktale, ghost story, or local legend to preserve may be able to get it recognized with a roadside marker... Read More
Drought, wildfires persist across Alabama as fire alert enters second week
Wildfire conditions across Alabama show no signs of easing, as the state enters a second week under a Fire Alert issued by... Read More