Perry County High School’s Class of 1967 holds 55-year reunion
Perry County High School’s Class of 1967 celebrated their 55-year class reunion on April 29 at the PCHS Alumni Association’s annual gathering. Class members attending were: Janice Wicker, Sharon Hardy, June Moore, Barbara Ann Broach, Joyce Abrams, Joe Pearson, Larry Martin, Phil Vaughn, Johnny Warren, Val Ivey, and Mickey Coley.
Local volunteers join artist Tres Taylor for mural project at old Track Club building in Uniontown
Mural artist Tres Taylor brought his ‘Revolution of Joy’ mural project to Uniontown, in his ninth installation of a twenty mural project. Kicking off the morning of Saturday, April 23, and running through Sunday, April 24, the mural was a community-fueled venture that was titled “In the Footsteps of Children.” The project was sponsored by... Read More
Reports: Uniontown Police Chief dismissed Monday
The City of Uniontown has reportedly dismissed its police chief after less than one year. Reports began to circulate on social media Tuesday that the chief’s firing had been announced to the City Council at their meeting the night before. Demarcus Keon Weems, who was formerly the police chief of Mosses, in Lowndes County, came... Read More
Perry County High School Class of 1962 holds 60-year reunion
Perry County High School’s Class of 1962 celebrated their 60th class reunion on April 29, 2022 at The Shack. Classmates attending were L to R: Judy Plummer Robertson, Judy Harris Dougherty, Nina Hobson Pope, Linda Lewis Hughey, Louis “Shine” Colburn, Gene Brooks Lockhart, Thomasine Barnette Royster, Mary Ellen Stevens Averett, and Freeman Coley. Also attending... Read More
Phi Beta Kappa inducts Sofia Nail of Marion
Sofia Nail of Marion, Alabama was inducted into the Gamma of Mississippi Chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society at Mississippi State University on April 18, 2022. Sofia Nail is the daughter of Beatriz and Jefferson Nail, and the granddaughter of James Nail all of Marion. Phi Beta Kappa inductees are among the top 10... Read More
Marion Council hears complaints about noise, speed bump Monday night
Marion’s City Council got an earful from residents at their Monday night meeting about a range of concerns. Before the meeting officially goes into session, the mayor and council reserve a time for public comment, where members of the public can voice their concerns directly to the council and public without having to be a... Read More
Despite weather, Goshen Lodge continues Easter tradition of giving
For the past nine years, under the leadership of Worshipful Master Cad Ford, Jr., the brothers of Goshen Lodge #132, F. & A.M.-PHA, of Marion, Alabama, have welcomed the community to a free, fun-filled, positive, and safe Easter Egg Hunt Celebration at the historic Lincoln Park in Marion, Alabama. The free event includes thousands of... Read More
150 years ago in the Marion Commonwealth
May 2, 1872 MASONIC DIRECTORY: Marion Fraternal Lodge No. 34 holds its Regular Communication the First Tuesday Night in each month. — J.C. Dozier, Worshipful Master, J.H. Tyler, Sec’y. Marion Chapter, No. 12, holds its Regular Convocations the Third Tuesday night in each month. — G.P.L. Reid, High Priest, I.A. Moorer, Secretary. Central Council No.... Read More
15 years ago in the Perry County Herald
Perry County Children’s Policy Council will sponsor a play “Willow Bend,” at Judson College’s Alumnae Auditorium on Saturday, May 12 at 7:0 p.m. Benefits from the program will assist the council in applying programs for Perry County’s children, including job fairs, computer training, and many other activities. The play is written by Annie Washington Holmes... Read More