Main Street Marion has received a $148,000 grant to develop an extensive economic growth plan for the City of Marion and Perry County. The plan will focus on the Perry Lakes Park redevelopment, downtown Marion business revitalization, and an economic development assessment of Vaiden Field, according to Main Street Marion President Donald Bennett. The group... Read More

The FOCUS Act, signed into law by Governor Ivey in May, goes into effect as students return to school for the 2025-2026 academic year. FOCUS, which stands for Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety, prohibits students in Alabama’s public schools from using wireless communication devices in classrooms during instructional time. Smartphones, cell phones,... Read More

Mykeia Shanavyia Dunkin, who was arrested earlier this year after a highspeed chase involving law enforcement, has been indicted by a Perry County grand jury. Court records show that Dunkin was indicted on July 17 on charges of attempting to elude law enforcement resulting in death or serious injury, child endangerment, and reckless endangerment. Her... Read More

The Delta Regional Authority is investing nearly three million dollars for water infrastructure improvements in Pickens and Perry counties, according to an announcement from Representative Terri Sewell on Friday. The Perry County Water Authority was awarded two million dollars while the town of Carrollton received nearly one million dollars. “I am thrilled to announce that... Read More

The Perry County Education Retirees Association (PCERA) was recently honored for its exceptional dedication to community service. Members of the organization received a ceremonial check representing the monetary value of the hundreds of volunteer hours they’ve contributed throughout the county over the past year. The check, presented by the Alabama Education Retirees Association (AERA), symbolizes... Read More