Johnny Earl Bennett
Johnny Earl Bennett, 72, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at his granddaughter’s home, with his wife by his side. Johnny was born July 19, 1953, in Perry County, to William Glenwood and Emma Bell Bennett. He spent his life as a hardworking man who took pride in providing for his family. He worked... Read More
Perry organization receives $370,875 grant for business incubator
A Perry County organization has been awarded a $370,875 grant through the Innovate Alabama Network program to establish the Harris Business Incubator, a small business development facility planned for downtown Marion. The incubator will be located adjacent to the Harris Technology Hub at 401 Washington Street and is intended to provide entrepreneurs with co-working and... Read More
Marion installs new pump at water treatment station
The City of Marion Water Department installed a new high service pump at the city’s Water Treatment Plant this week, requiring a brief shutdown of water service while the work was completed. The city notified residents in advance that water would be cut off between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. on the day of installation. The... Read More
Sewell hosting grants workshop this Friday, March 20, in Tuscaloosa
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is hosting a 2026 Grants Workshop on Friday, March 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the New Heights Community Resource Center, Children’s Center & STARS Academy Gymnasium, located at 3834 21st Street, Tuscaloosa. The workshop, themed “Funding Beyond Federal: Building Grant Ecosystems,” is aimed at local officials, nonprofit leaders,... Read More
Meeting on septic tank program is March 25 in North Perry
Black Belt Women Rising will hold a septic tank interest meeting on March 25 at 6 p.m. at the North Perry Fire Department, County Road 29, Marion. The organization is accepting applications for free septic tanks for residents of unincorporated Perry County. Households earning less than $100,000 per year are eligible for the program. For... Read More
Council considered water contracts, garbage truck purchase at postponed Wednesday meeting
The Marion City Council met Wednesday evening with a full plate of spending decisions, including a proposed garbage truck purchase approaching a quarter-million dollars and a pair of water system infrastructure contracts totaling more than $316,000. The meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, was pushed to Wednesday, March 18, which was too late for coverage of... Read More
Rail trail project feasibility study on track for April completion
A feasibility study examining the potential for a multi-use rail trail connecting Selma, Marion, Greensboro, and Newbern is on track for completion by April, with a public consultation phase planned for May. The study is part of Sweet Trails Alabama, a broader initiative to develop recreational trail infrastructure across the state. The Marion leg of the project has been organized through Main... Read More
City of Marion considers policy to restrict access to public records
Mayor presented resolution to council as TSH has numerous unanswered requests The City of Marion has drafted a resolution that would require citizens to explain why they want to see government records, charge $25 an hour for staff time to retrieve them, and give city officials sweeping authority to deny requests they consider improper—provisions that... Read More
Federal funds available for farmers after challenging year
After a difficult year, federal assistance is now available to help row crop and specialty crop farmers. The Farmer Bridge Assistance program and the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program have been authorized to distribute $11 billion and $1 billion, respectively. Applications for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program opened on Feb. 23, with one-time payment... Read More
Shelton will offer healthcare exploration camp this summer
Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Workforce Development, in partnership with the college’s Health Services, will offer a four-day Health Exploration Camp from June 22 – June 25, 2026, running daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the College’s Martin Campus. Registration is open to students entering grades 9–12 who are interested in healthcare professions.... Read More