Shirley Tubbs Blackerby
Shirley Tubbs Blackerby, 81, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025. Shirley was born and raised in Heiberger, Alabama. As a young woman, she was a youth group leader for Bethlehem Methodist church in Heiberger. She graduated from Perry County High School as the class valedictorian in 1962. She graduated from... Read More
Francis Marion School’s Student Athletes of the week
Michael Hopkins, FMS Student Athlete of the week, Oct. 6-10 Heyy, My name is Michael Hopkins. As the Captain of Francis Marion Football & Basketball | Track & Field team. I’m so proud to represent Francis Marion as Captain on the field, the court, and the track! This year has been nothing short of amazing... Read More
Perry County Extension Office Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and take action toward prevention and early detection. On Saturday, October 11th, Katrina Easley and the Perry County Extension Office, in partnership with Morningstar Baptist Church, hosted a heartfelt Breast Cancer Awareness Workshop and Walk that brought the community together... Read More
Marion man charged with bringing meth, fentanyl, phones into Bibb County prison
A Perry County resident who worked as an Alabama Department of Corrections officer has been jailed on multiple felony counts after investigators say he tried to bring drugs and a phone into Bibb Correctional Facility. Court records identify the defendant as Curtis James Green Jr., 24, of Marion. He was arrested Oct. 6 and booked... Read More
Francis Marion School will celebrate Homecoming the week of October 13–17, 2025
Francis Marion School will celebrate Homecoming the week of October 13–17, 2025. Principal Demetrice Jackson and Assistant Principal Theresa King said they are extremely proud of each student representative. Pictured are, front row, from left: Mr. Primary Alternate Jayden Jackson; Miss Primary Alternate X’Zaria Brooks; Little Mr. Francis Marion School Chance Essex; Little Miss Francis... Read More
Francis Marion cross-country team
The Francis Marion cross-country team competed Oct. 11 at the Billingsley Crossbone MX Ranch in a Halloween-themed meet. Their Gatorade-bottle outfits, designed and created by The Print Shop in Marion, drew notice as the team won Best Team Costume. On the course, Jadarius Carlisle finished second and Jamarian Essex placed third.
Fikes v. Turner: After hearing, county asks judge to keep non-deputy staff classified as county employees
With no rulings yet from last week’s hearing in Fikes v. Turner, the Perry County Commission and its chairman, Albert Turner Jr., have asked the court to “maintain the status quo” on who employs several workers assigned to the sheriff’s office. In a motion filed Monday, Oct. 13, the county argues that only deputies and... Read More
Berean Baptist Head Start program
Berean Baptist Head Start king for 2025 is Deveron McLaughlin Jr., and the queen is Kay’Lani Moore. Both are students in the Berean Baptist Head Start program.
Uniontown homicide Sunday under investigation, Marion issues safety reminders ahead of FMS homecoming
Investigators are looking for answers after a 21-yearold man was shot and killed Sunday evening along U.S. 80 in Uniontown. Perry County District Attorney Robert Turner Jr. said Shermain Cain was shot inside a vehicle sometime between 6:30 and 7 p.m. near Jones Lounge and the Dollar General. Several people have been interviewed, but no... Read More
City clerk files denial in U’town District 2 election contest lawsuit
Alfreda Washington, Uniontown’s city clerk and election manager, has filed her first response in the District 2 council race contest brought by candidate Sherman Norfleet. In a one-page answer submitted Tuesday, Oct. 14, Washington “denies all allegations contained in Plaintiff’s Complaint and demands strict proof thereof.” The filing lists Demopolis attorney John M. Gibbs of... Read More