Marion meets ADEM deadline with project plan; U’town has not responded
The City of Marion met a state-imposed April 10 deadline to explain how it will complete a federally funded sewer project on time, submitting a response through its contracted engineering firm that outlines an aggressive construction schedule and states that all remaining funds can be spent before the end of the year. The City of... Read More
Suit alleges fraud behind proposed Judson campus deal
UPDATE: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.: City of Marion ties Atlas Complex to Callan JMB in Friday announcements; no deed recorded for Judson campus sale When the Marion City Council and the Perry County Commission approved tax abatements in January for a company promising to bring 51 jobs and a $24.5 million pharmaceutical... Read More
Classifieds Week of Apr 16, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, $1.25 per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, $1.25 per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Apr 16, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39 Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Paulk Construction, Inc. Contractor has completed the contract for the MOD AL157-1B-2, VIII, at Greensboro, AL for The Housing Authority of The City of Greensboro Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of... Read More
Community Plant and Seed Swap will be April 11
There will be a Community Plant and Seed Swap on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Siloam Baptist Church, 505 Washington Street, Marion. Residents are invited to bring plants, seeds, or cuttings to swap, though no contribution is required to attend. The Perry County Extension Office will be on hand to offer... Read More
Oak Grove Augustine plans ‘Gospel Explosion’ fundraiser May 16
Oak Grove Augustine Baptist Church will host a Gospel Explosion Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, at the Selma Convention Center, 211 Washington Street in Selma. Doors open at noon, with the event running from 1 to 5 p.m. The church is pastored by Bishop Dr. J.L. Davis. Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased... Read More
Miss Marion Pageant Will Return May 3 at Lincoln
The City of Marion is sponsoring the Miss Marion Pageant, set for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Lincoln Auditorium, corner of Lee and Lincoln Streets in Marion. The pageant will feature five age divisions: Tiny Marion (ages 2–5), Little Miss Marion (ages 6–9), Pre-Teen Marion (ages 10–12), Miss Teen Marion (ages 13–15),... Read More
Historic Marion Female Seminary receives fresh exterior thanks to Ala-Tom RC&D grant
The historic Marion Female Seminary is sporting a fresh coat of paint, courtesy of a grant from the Alabama-Tombigbee Resource Conservation and Development Council. The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society and the Perry County High School Alumni Association, which maintain the 176-year-old landmark, thanked Ala-Tom RC&D for the funding that made the exterior repairs... Read More
‘Jesus and Jeans’ gospel event set for April 18 in Moundville
On Fire For Jesus will present “Jesus and Jeans,” a gospel event scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at G’villo, 15769 County Road 21, Moundville. Supper will be provided. Featured performers and speakers include: Legacy Gospel and Donna Weaver Evangelist Devon Hutchison Thomas Averette The Faith Chapel Youth group Those planning... Read More
Riggs Stephenson: Black Belt native who out-hit Babe Ruth
Everyone knows the story. People who have never watched a single baseball game know the story. Babe Ruth lumbers to the plate in Game 3 of the 1932 New York Yankees-Chicago Cubs World Series. He exchanges a few words with the pitcher and then points to the sky over the wooden outfield fence (it would... Read More