Perry County Board of Education Superintendent leads charge to ease teacher certification requirements
Alabama educators and officials recently recommended suspending requirements for teachers in the state to take the Praxis content knowledge test. A committee of local and state educators held a work session that formulated the plan to bring before Alabama’s Board of Education in Montgomery. Consisting of representatives from both higher education and K-12, the group... Read More
As Black Belt tops state in high gas prices, local leaders warn tax repeal could doom Highway 69 expansion
In recent days, gas prices have soared nationwide and Alabama has not been immune to the hike. Everyday consumers and local governments alike have been on edge with petroleum prices now exceeding an average of $4 per gallon. AAA Alabama rated Perry County among the counties with the highest increase in gas prices. At $4.29... Read More
School Spirit
Teachers at R.C. Hatch High School donnedcolorful tutus in a show of dedication and love fortheir students last week. Ms. Hamilton, Mrs.Campbell, Ms. Jones, Ms. Ford, Mrs. Britton, andMrs. Long-Hamilton, sported skirts in red, purple,and yellow tulle. Young Bobcats enjoyed a day offrilly frivolity with their fabulous teachers.
Water issues still plague Marion residents: W. Cornelia St. residents ‘can’t brush their teeth’
Water quality and service issues have plagued Marion’s water system since last year. At their first March meeting on Monday night, March 7, the city’s mayor and council heard from water customers in the West Cornelia Street neighborhood who said water pressure in their area had dropped to the extent that the service was becoming... Read More
Commission approves Marion office for E-911, announces $120k in grants for local fire departments
Perry County Volunteer Fire Departments are eligible for grants from the State of Alabama. Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner announced the grant opportunity at the commission’s first March meeting on Tuesday night. Turner said there was a total of up to $120k that could enter local volunteer departments’ coffers in Perry County through the... 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 Fundc/o Ren Kynard1605 Water Oak RdGreensboro, AL 36744
First Baptist Newbern has food pantry ministry
The pastor and members of First Baptist Church of Newbern announced that their Food Pantry Ministry is open every first and third Sunday from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Family Life Center. This ministry serves families in Hale County.
Red Cross puts out ‘urgent’ call for local donors, disaster response volunteers
Red Cross has an URGENT need for local citizens to “Resolve to Volunteer” with the Ameri- can Red Cross and make a difference in 2022! Communities across the country count on the Red Cross for help every day – and volunteers are at the heart of this support in local communities. Volunteering is good for... Read More
Southern holds Beauty Walk
Southern Academy recently hosted its annual Beauty Walk that crowned girls and young women enrolled at Southern. Winning the title of Miss Southern Academy was Leah Beth Stewart, with first alternate being Jadyn Jones and Shelby Leys winning second alternate. Jadyn Jones also won Miss Congeniality. In the Junior Miss Southern Academy competition, Olivia Mosley... Read More
GMS announces Track and Field schedule
Greensboro Middle School (GMS) released their Track and Field team’s schedule for the upcoming season. The team will kick off the season with a meet on Wednesday, March 8. The Northridge/Black & Blue Middle School and Junior Varsity meet will take place at Northridge High School in Tuscaloosa at 4 p.m. On March 14, GMS... Read More