Mary N. Mitchell
Mrs. Mary N. Mitchell, age 85, of Brent, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born Jan. 31, 1938. Mary was a 30 year employee of Health Tex. During her free time, she loved gardening and attending Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church. Her love for her grands and great-grandchildren was apparent. She... Read More
Marion Library extends summer reading challenge through July and August
The Marion-Perry County Library has extended their Summer Reading Challenge to include the months of July and August. Special prizes will be awarded to participants during this portion of the challenge, like in the month of June. The challenge is open to youth in grades 1-12. Those interested may receive their reading logs from the... Read More
Man dies in multi-vehicle crash outside Selma on Monday
A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, has claimed the life of a Selma man. The crash occurred when the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire driven by Robert E. Thompson, 22, struck the rear of a trailer that was being towed by the 1996 Chevrolet 1500 pickup driven by Cletus E. Verhoff,... Read More
Robert C. Hatch High School Students receive medals of honor
Students from Robert C. Hatch High School, who represented Perry County with distinction this summer at a program at Stillman College, receiving medals of honor. These accomplished students participated in the program under the guidance of their school counselor, Christine White.
Charlotte Tucker Doss of Blackbelt Insurors
Local business owner, Charlotte Tucker Doss of Blackbelt Insurors, with her horse, The Mann in Command, also known as “Robin”, recently celebrated their World Champion title at the Palomino World Show in Springfield, Illinois.
Career training set for September in Moundville, register for program now
Shelton State Community College and Westervelt Lumber partnered in May to provide free Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) training. As a result of ACE training, four Shelton State students were offered employment, marking a successful conclusion to the program’s first training session. ACE is a FREE training course designed by the Alabama Community College System to... Read More
Herb Jones visits Uniontown youth basketball practice
On Tuesday, July 11, Herb Jones, professional basketball player, spoke to participants and team members of the Uniontown Parks and Recreation’s Basketball League, weekly practice session. Jones was accompanied for the visit by his mother, Verlander Jones. Herb Jones is a player for the New Orleans Pelicans, a team in the National Basketball Association. This... Read More
Breakthrough Charter School sets orientation, open house for early Aug.
Breakthrough Charter School will be holding a host of events in preparation for the beginning of another academic year. Starting August 1 at 6:30 PM, returning students of Breakthrough Charter School will have an orientation day where new policies and points of information will be discussed with students and their guardians. New student orientation will... Read More
Community Health fair set for July 22 on Perry Co. Courthouse square
Zion Church of Marion will be hosting a Community Health Fair for Marion on July 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM on the Perry County Courthouse square. In partnership with Epiphany of the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) and Rural Alabama Prevention Center (RAPC), this fair will provide citizens with free health screenings... Read More
Judson Alumnae Assn. finalizes plans for 2023 J-Day and Rose Sunday
The Judson College Alumnae Association has announced plans for its annual J-Day celebration. This year’s J-Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9 at Siloam Baptist Church. The following day, on Sunday, Sept. 10, the association plans to hold the 2023 Rose Sunday observance, also at Siloam church. This year’s J-Day is particularly special as it... Read More