Moundville boat ramp to close Oct. 13 for renovation
The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close the Moundville Public Boat Ramp for renovations on Monday, October 13, 2025. The facility provides boating and fishing access to the Warrior River 1 mile north of Moundville, Alabama. During the closure the launching slab... Read More
Moundville Park’s Native American Festival, Oct. 9-11, will celebrate the ‘Year of the Hawk’ for 2025
Moundville Archaeological Park, part of The University of Alabama, will celebrate the rich cultures and histories of Native Americans who call Alabama their homeland at the 37th annual Moundville Native American Festival Oct. 9-11. The festival will feature Native American dancers, storytellers, crafters, art vendors, and a selection of local and Native food vendors. From... Read More
Alabama saw traffic deaths decline in 2024, says ALDOT
Alabama saw a decline in traffic fatalities in 2024, according to the newly released Alabama Crash Facts report available online at the Drive Safe Alabama Website. The report shows 967 motor vehicle fatalities statewide, down from 975 in 2023. Total crashes also fell, from just over 143,000 in 2023 to right above 140,000 in 2024.... Read More
Francis Marion School Lady Rams defeated the Breakthrough Broncos
The Francis Marion School Lady Rams defeated the Breakthrough Broncos yet again on the volleyball court to end their regular season. The postseason begins October 15th with the area tournament at Billingsley High School. The Lady Rams will face off against Maplesville at 2:30 p.m. The championship match will follow at 4:00 p.m.
Berean Head Start joins the fight against breast cancer with “Stroll for the Cause”
On Friday morning, the children, families, and staff of Berean Head Start will step out into the community for a meaningful walk around the Perry County Courthouse. Dressed in pink and full of energy, our program will participate in a “Stroll for the Cause” to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show support for... Read More
ATRC Area Agency on Aging’s ‘Santa for Seniors’ adoptions open from Oct. 1 through Nov. 15
Christmas. The most wonderful time of the year! But not for everyone. Many needy seniors never experience the joys of Christmas. Help change this by partnering with the ATRC Aging to sponsor a senior for the 7th Annual Santa for Seniors service project. Seniors are available to adopt between October 1-November 15. To sponsor a... Read More
Tuberville names Marion’s Brewer ‘Veteran of the Month’
U.S. Army National Guard Capt. Tamara Brewer of Marion has been named Alabama’s October “Veteran of the Month,” an honor announced in a video released by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s office. Brewer, who grew up in Mobile, enlisted in the Alabama Army National Guard with a goal of helping in times of crisis after seeing... Read More
Hearing set for this afternoon in lawsuit between sheriff, chairman
A hearing in Sheriff Roy Fikes v. Albert Turner Jr., et al. is set for 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 9, before Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins. Court notices show the proceeding will run from the upstairs courtroom at the Perry County Courthouse in Marion with a virtual link available. The clerk’s e-notice, issued Oct.... Read More
Members of the Southern Academy chapter of the National Honor Society
Students pictured are the members of the Southern Academy chapter of the National Honor Society: seniors Bryleigh Butler, Brooks Henderson and Lewis Prewitt; and sophomores Charlie Christian, Caroline Christmas, Sean Collins, Will Eddins, Marietta Holmes, Taylor Kyser, Oliver Leuthner, Wyatt Martin, Carlie Odom, Samantha Potter and Silas Washburn.
Norfleet contests Uniontown council race he lost by one vote, alleging official misconduct
Sherman Norfleet has filed a formal contest of the Uniontown District 2 runoff, seeking to overturn Dudley Long’s one-vote victory and asking a judge to let him examine the ballots cast in the Sept. 23 election. Norfleet’s filings, stamped Oct. 6 by the Perry County Circuit Clerk, argue the race was marred by “misconduct on... Read More