Robert Bryan Jones sworn in as new Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge
Robert Bryan Jones Sworn In as Circuit Judge for 4th Judicial Circuit Robert Bryan Jones was sworn in as the new Circuit Judge for the 4th Judicial Circuit (Perry, Hale, Dallas, Wilcox, and Bibb counties) on February 28. Jones is replacing retiring Judge Collins Pettaway Jr. Jones, a former Assistant District Attorney with 12 years’... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
This week has been one of guilt and coincidences. To start with the heavier course (which you shouldn’t do), guilt is a pretty easy thing to come by during Lent. I mean, isn’t that what it’s all about? Well, I suppose it’s more about redemptaive reflection, but it sure feels a lot like guilt. See,... Read More
PCHPS Annual Low Country Boil Set for March 14
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will hold its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Marion Female Seminary, located at 204 West Monroe Street in Marion. The meal includes shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and homemade desserts. Music will be provided by keyboard player TaDarius Dukes.... Read More
Heath Clary Named Catfish Division Winner in Statewide Outstanding Young Farm Family Contest
Heath Clary of Hale County was named the Catfish Division winner in the statewide Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) contest organized by the Alabama Farmers Federation. Clary was recognized during the Federation’s Young Farmers Conference Feb. 28 in Gulf Shores, in front of 450 of his peers. He farms in Newbern. As the Catfish Division... Read More
Legislature approves new Perry County voting center over chairman’s objections
Legislation to move Perry County’s central voting center from the old National Guard Armory on Highway 14 to the newer armory building at 620 Magnolia Street in Marion has passed both chambers of the Alabama Legislature and is awaiting Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature. Senate Bill 301, sponsored by Sen. Robert Stewart (D-Selma), passed the Senate... Read More
Perry County teams fall short at Final Four playoffs in Birmingham
After dominating their opponents in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 semifinal rounds, the R.C Hatch Bobcats and Francis Marion Lady Rams were eliminated from the 1A playoffs Monday, March 2, 2026 at the BJCC Legacy Arena. The Hubbertville Lions went on a 16-0 scoring spree in the fourth quarter to put defending Class 1A... Read More
Melvin Turner retiring after 35 years with PCSD
Melvin Lee Turner is retiring from the Perry County Sheriff’s Department after 35 years of service in law enforcement and public safety. Turner served the department in a variety of roles over his career, including Chief Jailer, Lieutenant at the Perry County Correctional Detention Center, and most recently as Chief of Courthouse Security. He also... Read More
Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority Receives Development Funding
The Perry County Airport and Industrial Authority has been approved for Site Evaluation for Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant funding and is moving forward with a $400,000 federal appropriation secured through U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s office, according to board chairman Donald Bennett. Bennett said the authority was notified of the SEEDS approval on February 5.... Read More
Tense session on open records ends with mayor declaring meeting over
A Marion City Council meeting ended abruptly Monday night after Mayor Dexter Hinton declared the session adjourned without a council vote following a tense executive session in which at least one council member walked out in apparent protest over a proposed policy restricting public access to city records. Councilmembers Tommy Kennie, Ann Lecroy, Willie Jackson,... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 05, 2026
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