U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell plans town hall meeting today in Marion
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell,whose Seventh Congressional District includesPerry County and the rest ofthe Black Belt, will host atown hall meeting in Marion today, Thursday, April21, beginning at 1:15 p.m.The meeting, part ofSewell’s “Congress in YourCommunity” tour, will beheld on the campus of Marion Military Institute, in thechapel. It will begin at 1:15p.m. with a press... Read More
Register by May 23 for Marion Academy summer care program
Marion Academy is offering summer care forschool-aged children thiscoming summer season.There are a limited numberof spots available, with registration now open. Registration will close on May 23. Call 334-683-8204 oremail maoffice@marionacademy.com for further information or any questions.Online registration is alsoavailable.
Earth Day will be community clean-up day for Uniontown Friday
Starting on Earth Day,Friday, April 22, Uniontown will be hosting a community clean up that willlast for an entire week, running to Arbor Day the following Friday. TheCommunity Foundation ofUniontown is encouragingcommunity members to engage in the citywide cleanup by designating areaswithin their district and coordinating with other members of the community tofoster connections and... Read More
Francis Marion High School’s Irvin and Irwin Sullivan signed with the MMI Track and Field team on Monday, April 18.
The twin brothers are both members of the FMHS Track and Field team, the Running Rams. In the spring of 2021, Irwin won the Alabama 2A State Championship in the triple jump, with his brother not far off the podium himself.“They’re a pair of jumpers that will be able to help MMI jump start their... Read More
Black Belt Reunion Blues Show planned for this Saturday, April 23, in Marion
The Black Belt ReunionBlues Show and Tailgatewill be in Marion on Saturday, April 23. Althoughtickets for the event havesold out, those interested inattending may still pay atthe gate. The location of theevent will be next to theWJUS Radio Station’sbuilding. Hosted by PortiaShepherd, the Tailgate startssetting up at 8:00 a.m., withthe show starting at 1:00p.m. and... Read More
Ribbon cutting today in Uniontown at former private prison: will be new parolee re-entry facility for Alabama Dept. for Corrections
There will be a ribboncutting ceremony for theParolees Reentry Center inUniontown on Thursday,April 21. At 3:00 p.m.,Perry County Commissioner and Chairman AlbertTurner, Jr., along with theState of Alabama Department of Pardons and Parolewill mark the opening of thefacility that was formerly aprivately-owned and operated correctional facility located in Perry County. TheBureau of Pardons and Parole... Read More
Donate to Pleasant Valley cemetery fund
Remember your family members and loved ones by contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of Pleasant Valley cemetery. Send your donations to: Pleasant Valley Cemetery Fund, c/o Ren Kynard, 1605 Water Oak Rd., Greensboro.
Perry County schools plan summer camps for students
The Perry CountySchool District will be offering summer camps forstudents. Transportation,along with breakfast andlunch will be provided forthose enrolled. All students,particularly those in elementary grades, are encouraged to enroll in thesummer camps. Families ofstudents will receive moreinformation when registration opens. Robert C.Hatch’s camp dates are setfor June 6—July 15 andFrancis Marion’s campdates are June 6—July... Read More
115 Years Ago in the Marion Democrat April 17, 1907
Miss Della, the accomplished daughter of Mr. andMrs. D.W. Dobbins, whohas been visiting relativesin Birminghan, Ala., returned home the 16, inst.Mr. H.W. Ivey ofSprotts, Ala. was a pleasantcaller at the Democrat office the past week.Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Irby ofTalladega, Ala. are visitingparents. Mr. and Mrs. SamIrby of Marion.Mrs. J.W. Howie of Marion was a... Read More