Rising Broadway star Gabby Beans talks about her art, inspirations, Perry County roots
Gabby Beans, who is the granddaughter of Bobbie and Hillyard Beans and daughter of Michael Beans, all Perry County natives, is appearing in “The Skin of Our Teeth” on Broadway. The show opened April 26. Before Beans entered theatre, she was stuying neuroscience. The Perry County Herald caught up with Beans recently, and she discussed... Read More
Low turnout marks primary elections in Perry, Black Belt, statewide
Last Tuesday’s statewide primary election was marked by low turnout in the Black Belt and statewide. Statewide voter turnout in both the Democratic and Republican primaries was estimated at only 23%, according to Alabama’s Secretary of State. The election decided, among other matters, both parties’ candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate. In the Black Belt,... Read More
Sanders, Stewart will run off for State Senate, Dist. 23 nomination June 21
A primary runoff election is scheduled for the state of Alabama on June 21. Several elections from the May 24 primary will be decided in the runoff, including races in the Black Belt or including Black Belt candidates. For the Democratic nomination for Governor, Yolanda Flowers will face off against Malika SandersFortier of Selma. For... Read More
Mashrah turns self in just days after attempted robbery at Marion Community Bank last week
Marion Police Department has arrested Michael Mashrah, 32, for the attempted robbery of Marion Community Bank’s Washington Street location on Friday. Mashrah is originally from the Dearborn, Mich. area but has lived in Alabama for a number of years, mostly in the Marion area. Mashrah reportedly turned himself in on the charges on Sunday afternoon,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of June 16, 2022
Legal NoticeMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on July 30, 2018 by Benjamin S Thomas and wife, Brittany L Thomas, joint tenants, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for TJC Mortgage Inc., and recorded in Mortgage Book... Read More
Sanders, Stewart will run off for State Senate, Dist. 23 nomination June 21
A primary runoff election is scheduled for the state of Alabama on June 21. Several elections from the May 24 primary will be decided in the runoff, including races in the Black Belt or including Black Belt candidates. For the Democratic nomination for Governor, Yolanda Flowers will face off against Malika Sanders- Fortier of Selma.... Read More
27th annual Marion Rodeo happening Fri. & Sat. night
Rodeo season returns to Marion on June 17th and 18th for its 27th annual rendition. The Marion Rodeo is one of Marion’s longest still running traditions, having been around since 1995. It has been a constant in good times and bad, even continuing to bring people together during the pandemic of 2020. For two nights... Read More
Marion’s summer youth baseball league is off to a good start, going strong
Marion’s Youth Baseball League began contests this past Monday at the ball park on Magnolia Street. There has been a strong turnout so far among the community as people came out to take in some baseball and watch their little ones play. Viewers of all ages filled the bleachers and some brought their lawn chairs... Read More
Subway, Marion’s last chain restaurant, closes for good this past week
The Subway in Marion, located at 1537 Highway 5 South, officially shut its doors on Thursday, June 9th. Since February of 2020, it has been Marion’s only chain restaurant after the Hardees on Washington closed. The restaurant had been in operation since 2000. It changed locations in 2012 and moved next to the now defunct... Read More
Siloam Baptist sponsoring free pregnancy care clinic
Siloam Baptist Church is partnering with Safe Harbor Women’s Medical Clinic in a free pregnancy care clinic. The clinic will be taking place on June 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Siloam Baptist Church in Marion. If you are interested, please come to the back entrance of Siloam. Safe Harbor Women’s Medical Clinic... Read More