Sanders, Stewart will run off for State Senate, Dist. 23 nomination June 21
A primary runoff election is scheduled for the state of Alabama on June 21. Several elections from the May 24 primary will be decided in the runoff, including races in the Black Belt or including Black Belt candidates. For the Democratic nomination for Governor, Yolanda Flowers will face off against Malika Sanders- Fortier of Selma.... Read More
27th annual Marion Rodeo happening Fri. & Sat. night
Rodeo season returns to Marion on June 17th and 18th for its 27th annual rendition. The Marion Rodeo is one of Marion’s longest still running traditions, having been around since 1995. It has been a constant in good times and bad, even continuing to bring people together during the pandemic of 2020. For two nights... Read More
Marion’s summer youth baseball league is off to a good start, going strong
Marion’s Youth Baseball League began contests this past Monday at the ball park on Magnolia Street. There has been a strong turnout so far among the community as people came out to take in some baseball and watch their little ones play. Viewers of all ages filled the bleachers and some brought their lawn chairs... Read More
Subway, Marion’s last chain restaurant, closes for good this past week
The Subway in Marion, located at 1537 Highway 5 South, officially shut its doors on Thursday, June 9th. Since February of 2020, it has been Marion’s only chain restaurant after the Hardees on Washington closed. The restaurant had been in operation since 2000. It changed locations in 2012 and moved next to the now defunct... Read More
Siloam Baptist sponsoring free pregnancy care clinic
Siloam Baptist Church is partnering with Safe Harbor Women’s Medical Clinic in a free pregnancy care clinic. The clinic will be taking place on June 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Siloam Baptist Church in Marion. If you are interested, please come to the back entrance of Siloam. Safe Harbor Women’s Medical Clinic... Read More
STEM camp for Black Belt students will return this summer to Tuscaloosa
Blackbelt Scholars STREAM Summer Camp for west Alabama students will return this summer. In addition to Science, Technology, Reading/ Language Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship/Financial Literacy, and Math, organizers have added an ACT consultant to the team as well as Dual Enrollment as a focal point for high school scholars. The camp will be held at Stillman... Read More
First Baptist Newbern has food pantry ministry
The pastor and members of First Baptist Church of Newbern announce that their Food Pantry Ministry is open every first and third Sunday from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. at the Family Life Center. This ministry will serve families in Hale County.
Sunshine School alumni picnic set for July 2
There will be an alumni picnic on July 2 for alumni of Sunshine High School in Newbern. The picnic is scheduled to go from 4:00 p.m. until and will be held at the Newbern Ball Park. The organizers are asking all classes who plan to have a setup there to provide a donation of $50... Read More
Summer P-EBT benefits coming for qualifying families
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has received federal approval to distribute Summer Pandemic EBT (PEBT) benefits to an estimated 485,000 children who participate in the National School Lunch Program. The benefits will help feed children enrolled in the program, which provides free and reduced-price meals at school. Eligible families will receive $391 for... Read More
Gardeners: Remember the ‘Three P’s’ of freezing to enjoy harvest all year long
The harvest may be plentiful, but the storage is likely few. If every flat kitchen surface is filled with garden goodies, freezing the surplus is a great way to enjoy fresh vegetables all year long. Gardeners can take some simple steps to ensure quality freshness for eight to 12 months. “When properly picked, prepped and... Read More