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 serving as a national testing site for the 2025–2026 academic year. ACT test dates at MMI are scheduled for September 6, 2025, October 18, 2025, and February 14, 2026. SAT test dates are... 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 Event on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Holt High School. This event is designed to connect your business with local job seekers who are ready to work. Participating employers... Read More
Edward James Crews
Edward James Crews, 75, of Marion, Alabama, died on August 9, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1950. A viewing will be held Friday, August 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street in Marion. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 12:00... Read More
Johnnie Mae Walker
Johnnie Mae Walker, 69, of Marion, Alabama, died on August 5, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1956. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy. Interment will follow at Marion City Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday, August 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00... Read More
Sharron Nelson
Sharron Nelson, 70, of Marion, Alabama, died on August 5, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1955. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 206 Highway 14 East in Marion. Interment will follow at Marion City Cemetery on East Lafayette Street. Public viewing will be... Read More
Sara Lucille Rinehart White
Sara Lucille Rinehart White, lovingly known as “GG,” passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Auburn, Alabama, at the age of 98. Born on March 18, 1927, in Marion, Alabama, Sara was the cherished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Rinehart. A woman of deep faith, gentle strength, and enduring kindness, she dedicated her... Read More
After two deaths, ADPH urges caution about dog bites, rabies awareness
Following recent attacks by packs of dogs that resulted in two fatalities, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) advises caution around all animals due to the risk of bites, scratches and potential disease transmission. State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Dee Jones said, “These tragic deaths are a reminder that proper animal ownership includes confining... Read More
APSC tells homeowners: call before you dig
The Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) reminds homeowners to contact 811 at least two days before starting digging projects in their yards or around their homes. “Whether you’re a homeowner tackling a weekend project or a contractor on the job, contacting 811 before you dig is essential,” President Cynthia Lee Almond said. “It’s a free... Read More
Clara Mae Boozer
Clara Mae Boozer, affectionately known as Maw to most everyone, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on November 28, 1926, to Walter and Ethel Johnson and married Elwin Lester Boozer on January 1, 1946. She lived most of her life in the Greensboro area until she... Read More
Homecoming services will be Sunday, Aug. 24 at Stewart Methodist Church
Stewart Methodist Church will hold its annual Homecoming service on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Following the morning service, lunch will be served at noon, and everyone is invited to stay and reminisce and fellowship over a meal. Our morning service will feature Legacy Gospel, from Tuscaloosa, AL, for a glorious morning... Read More