150 Years Ago
in the Marion Commonwealth April 11, 1872 Selma, Marion & Memphis R R General Forrest is rapidly pushing forward the work on his road in Mississippi, The legislature of that State has admitted him to the benefits of her subsidy laws and sold to him her interest in several hundred thousand acres of land, while... Read More
Francis Marion’s Donnita Tucker earns Aspirations in Computing Educator award
Francis Marion School recently congratulated staff member, Donnita Tucker for being a 2022 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Educator Award recipient. Tucker was among 138 applicants and was selected from a pool of potential recipients from the continental U.S., Canada, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. The AIC Educator Award celebrates exemplary formal and informal educators... Read More
Francis Marion’s Hinton and Steadman sign with MMI
On April 8th, two more Running Rams made the decision to accept athletic scholarships to join the MMI Track and Field team. Lionel Hinton will be throwing the shot put, discus, and javelin for MMI. Hinton will hopefully end his senior season as a Running Rams with at least one podium finish at state. Carlishalyn... Read More
Lots to be excited about at Newbern Library this month
We are excited at the Newbern Library with some of the fun things we have going on. As a result of an LSTA grant we are happy to announce we are now in Overdrive. We are a part of the Camellia Net Digital Library (eBooks) Our patrons can browse and check out books in the... Read More
Taylor will hold community mural painting in U’town on April 23 and 24
The Community Foundation of Uniontown announced that artist Tres Taylor will be coming to Uniontown to paint a mural in the city. Painting will take place with the help of volunteers on Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, from 9am-5pm on both days. Taylor has partnered with Can’d Aid with a venture known as... Read More
Rams’ track team fills podiums at Wetumpka meet
The Francis Marion Running Rams track and field team competed at the Water Under The Bridge track meet at Wetumpka High School on April 9th. The Rams found themselves filling multiple podium spots as will hopefully be the norm for the team for the remainder of the season. The following athletes received medals for their... Read More
Perry schools, offices will close for Good Friday
Perry County Schools and offices for the district will be closed on Friday, April 15. This is in observance of Good Friday and the subsequent Easter weekend.
Uniontown ‘Color Run’ will be held May 21 downtown
Registration is now open for the Uniontown Color Run, which will take place on Saturday, May 21, at 8:00 AM. Choosing to Help Others In our Community Excel, otherwise known as C.H.O.I.C.E. is hosting the event, which will consist of a 5K, 10K, and 1 mile run to choose from. Both the 5K and the... Read More
William Edwards of Marion receives scholarship at SLE Rodeo in Montgomery
William Edwards of Marion, son of Lacretia and Ray Edwards, was awarded a scholarship by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI) for his participation in Alabama’s livestock industry. Edwards received the scholarship on Saturday, March 19 at a luncheon held in coordination with the Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo. Pictured above, left to right, are: PBCI Tribal Council Member Keith Martin; William Edwards, SLE President Randy... Read More