Thinking About Switching to Raised Bed Gardening?
by: Aisling Fields, Auburn University Many at home gardeners are switching to raised garden beds. These raised beds allow for gardening almost anywhere without the hassle of challenges like poor native soil and limited spacing. Raised bed gardening is highly manageable for urban settings, making it a great choice for people without an agriculture background.... Read More
Dr. Moses Jones, Uniontown native, will speak at New Hope Black History program
Dr. Moses Jones, who grew up in Perry County, will be the guest speaker at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Sawyerville for its annual Black History Program. This year’s theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” The program will be held at the church this Sunday, Feb. 27, at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Jones was born... Read More
Marion, Uniontown Family Dollar stores reported not affected in sanitation recall
Family Dollar locations in Moundville, Eutaw, Linden, and several Tuscaloosa locations have been impacted by a shutdown over sanitation issues at a regional distribution center for the dollar store chain. Family Dollar announced in a press release that 404 stores were affected after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found evidence of rodent infestation at... Read More
Freeman Crews
Freeman Crews, age 80 of Dover, TN was called home to be with the Lord February 12, 2022. He was born October 1, 1941, the beloved son of the late Howard and Hazel Crews. Freeman proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a hard worker and provider for his family retiring from... Read More
Black Belt native Herb Jones an NBA ‘Rising Star’
The New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones will play Friday at the Clorox Rising Stars event. Although Jones is renowned in the NBA for his defensive skills, the event mainly showcases offensive playmaking, complete with 3-pointers and showy dunks. “I never would have guessed it, but I’m super thankful that I was selected and I’ll... Read More
Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame, housed in Marion since its foundation, will move to UWA
The Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame, housed in Marion since its inception, will relocate to the University of West Alabama as a consequence of the closure and bankruptcy of Judson College. The Hall of Fame had been housed in A. Howard Bean Hall, a historic Carnegie Library building on the campus of the college. The... Read More
Samford unveils monument memorializing Harry, enslaved man from Marion who saved students’ lives
Samford University unveiled a Racial Reconciliation Memorial, at a dedication ceremony on campus February 15. The 8-foot tall obelisk is made of stainless steel and sits within a circular garden facing Samford’s Divinity Hall. Various etchings on the memorial pertain to justice and the plight of slavery. In particular, Harry, a 23-year-old enslaved man, is... Read More
ADPH announces baby formula recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Public Health Advisory for powdered formulations of Similac®, Alimentum®, and EleCare®formulas manufactured by Abbott Nutrition in its Sturgis, Michigan, facility. The Alabama WIC Program is notifying participants that they may have been issued affected product. Abbott Nutrition is voluntarily recalling these products after four consumer... Read More
AFC: Wildfires have burned more than 1600 acres in Perry County since Feb. 15
According to wildland fire officials with the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) the dry, warm and windy weather Alabama has experienced the last week brought about conditions that fueled an increase in wildland fire activity across the state. Since Thursday, February 10 through midnight Wednesday, February 16, wildland firefighters have battled 205 wildfires for a total... Read More
Severe Weather Tax Holiday will be this weekend
Beginning on Friday, February 25, the Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will run through the weekend and end on February 27. The holiday allows citizens to stock up on severe weather supplies that cost less than $60. Additionally, generators costing up to $1,000 may also be purchased without the state’s sales tax. Items include... Read More