Marion council installs Sanders as new member, city leaders have discussed limiting Zoom access after disruption
City officials in Marion are reconsidering whether to continue broadcasting public meetings on Zoom following disruptions during the April 9 council meeting. Twice during the meeting, a loud male voice interrupted the proceedings over Zoom. The speaker’s comments were unintelligible, and the city clerk ultimately muted his access. In response, some city leaders have publicly... Read More
BBCF announces grants for four Perry County nonprofit organizations’ missions
The Perry County chapter of the Black Belt Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024 grant awards here. The chapter, led by ten Perry County residents from Marion and Uniontown, takes part in the community- based, nonprofit organization’s aims to support initiatives that benefit communities throughout the Black Belt region. Grants from the... Read More
Perry Extension, EMA, and Project G.R.A.C.E. teamed up for emergency preparedness on April 9 in Marion
On April 9, 2025, the Perry County Courthouse Annex in downtown Marion hosted an Emergency Preparedness Workshop, designed to educate local residents on how to better prepare for emergencies and disasters. The event was sponsored by the Perry County Extension Office, Perry County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and Project G.R.A.C.E., partnering with the goal of... Read More
FMS Running Rams end regular season, gear up for sectionals
The Francis Marion Track and Field team took their middle schoolers to compete against other middle schoolers in the Eastwood Middle School Invitational at Paul Bryant High School’s track on April 2nd. Most the season, all the Ram middle schoolers compete against varsity athletes that can be tough when comparing themselves to athletes who have... Read More
Marion man racks up seven charges after alleged gunfire near Sawyer’s Store
A Marion man faces multiple felony charges following a March 17 shooting incident that reportedly endangered community members and damaged property near a local store. Charles Leon Moore, 43, was arrested April 9 and charged with seven offenses, including discharging a firearm into an occupied building, two counts of discharging a firearm into occupied vehicles,... Read More
Effort to temporarily house Ala. Healthcare Sciences academy at former Judson campus fails
The effort to bring Alabama’s new residential high school for healthcare sciences temporarily to the campus of Judson College has come up short. The state has selected the University of West Alabama in Livingston as the temporary site for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, which is set to open in fall 2025. Perry County... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Apr 17, 2025
Legal Notice CIRCUIT COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA Case no: 53-CV-2024-900047.00 JOHN JAY AND SHARON JAY,Plaintiffs,vs.LIZZIE R. FULTZ, GEORGE R. WILLIAMS AND BERTHA L. DAVIS, AND IF DECEASED THEIR HEIRS OR DEVISEES, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING ANDY PRESENT FUTURE, CONTINGENT OR OTHER INTEREST IN SAID LANDS.AND The following Parcel of Land: Ten (10) ACRES... Read More
Walter David Edwards
Walter David Edwards passed away April 3, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born April 28, 1940 to the late William Bradley Edwards and Ella Ray Oakes Edwards. Walter retired after more than 20 years of devoted service as an insurance salesman with Liberty National Life Insurance, a career that reflected his outgoing... Read More
Hale County Hospital’s: Hospital Corner
Get Your Main Street Community Festival Merch Today! The 3rd Annual Main Street Community Festival, hosted by Hale County Hospital, is just around the corner! Join us on Friday, April 19, from 11 AM to 6 PM on Main Street in Greensboro for a day of fun, music, and purpose. This year’s festival supports a... Read More
Town of Newbern plans Spring Festival for Saturday, April 12
The town of Newbern is sponsoring a spring festival of fun and food on Saturday, April 12. Bring a chair and participate in fun and good food. There is no fee to attend and no fee for vendors. However, all food and drinks must be purchased at the festival. The festival’s location will be in... Read More