Black Belt service businesses could qualify for $5k grant from AmEx
Area businesses could potentially be awarded up to $5,000 with a new grant meant to support small businesses. American Express is sponsoring... Read More
Disaster relief available for homeowners in Perry, Hale, Chilton
There is Disaster Relief Assistance being offered to homeowners suffering damage from severe weather. Homeowners in Hale, Perry, Bibb, and Chilton Counties... Read More
Black Belt folk artist Jessie Lavon plans book signing March 5
Local folk artist, Jessie Lavon, will be hosting a book signing at the Hale County Library on Saturday, March 5. Of Time... Read More
Perry 4-H club participating in PB&J Drive
Hale and Perry Counties are among the 10 West Alabama counties where 4-H clubs are launching a two-month collection campaign. Alabama Cooperative... Read More
Sowing Seeds of Hope giving away pantry staples today
Beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, Sowing Seeds of Hope will be giving away canned goods and other pantry staples... Read More
Georgia man brought to Perry to face attempted murder, other charges
Carvin Lucky Real, 37, of Riverdale, Ga. was extradited to Perry County this week from Georgia to face a slew of felony... Read More
HCSD seeks help finding owners of stolen tractor
The Hale County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help from the public in finding the owner of a tractor, believed to be... Read More
Freetown, west of Uniontown, was early community of free people of color in the Black Belt
You might only notice the simple country church and accompanying historical marker on Highway 80 in passing, but they represent a truly... Read More
Marion talks budget, alcohol laws, and more at Tuesday night work session
Marion City Council held a work session Tuesday night to discuss the budget for the year ahead, as well as potential changes... Read More