Johnnie Mae Walker
Johnnie Mae Walker, 69, of Marion, Alabama, died on August 5, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1956. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy. Interment will follow at Marion City Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday, August 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00... Read More
Sharron Nelson
Sharron Nelson, 70, of Marion, Alabama, died on August 5, 2025. She was born on January 10, 1955. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 206 Highway 14 East in Marion. Interment will follow at Marion City Cemetery on East Lafayette Street. Public viewing will be... Read More
Sara Lucille Rinehart White
Sara Lucille Rinehart White, lovingly known as “GG,” passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Auburn, Alabama, at the age of 98. Born on March 18, 1927, in Marion, Alabama, Sara was the cherished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Rinehart. A woman of deep faith, gentle strength, and enduring kindness, she dedicated her... Read More
After two deaths, ADPH urges caution about dog bites, rabies awareness
Following recent attacks by packs of dogs that resulted in two fatalities, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) advises caution around all animals due to the risk of bites, scratches and potential disease transmission. State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Dee Jones said, “These tragic deaths are a reminder that proper animal ownership includes confining... Read More
APSC tells homeowners: call before you dig
The Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC) reminds homeowners to contact 811 at least two days before starting digging projects in their yards or around their homes. “Whether you’re a homeowner tackling a weekend project or a contractor on the job, contacting 811 before you dig is essential,” President Cynthia Lee Almond said. “It’s a free... Read More
Clara Mae Boozer
Clara Mae Boozer, affectionately known as Maw to most everyone, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on November 28, 1926, to Walter and Ethel Johnson and married Elwin Lester Boozer on January 1, 1946. She lived most of her life in the Greensboro area until she... Read More
Homecoming services will be Sunday, Aug. 24 at Stewart Methodist Church
Stewart Methodist Church will hold its annual Homecoming service on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Following the morning service, lunch will be served at noon, and everyone is invited to stay and reminisce and fellowship over a meal. Our morning service will feature Legacy Gospel, from Tuscaloosa, AL, for a glorious morning... Read More
One man dies in house fire on Highway 14 near Greensboro on Monday
A deadly house fire east of Greensboro early Monday morning claimed the life of a well-known community member and left his wife hospitalized with serious injuries. Authorities confirmed that 75-year-old Michael Warren died in the fire, which broke out just before dawn on August 11 at the couple’s home on Alabama Highway 14. His wife,... Read More
Area anglers have until September 30 to enter 2025’s Black Belt Best Fish photo contest
Some of America’s best recreational fishing can be found in Alabama’s Black Belt. Many anglers search for trophy bass on Lake Eufaula, while some look for catfish or bluegill on the Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers. Others simply visit a local creek or stream to hook whatever is biting. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association... Read More
Workshop set in Sept. for area families on services for adults with disabilities
The University of South Alabama Regional Autism Network (USARAN) and the Alfred G. Adams, Jr. Optimist Club of Perry County are offering a free in-person workshop for families and professionals on navigating services for adults with disabilities. The workshop will be offered in Marion at the Albert Turner, Sr. Courthouse Annex on Thursday, Sept. 11... Read More