MMI will hold its annual Veterans’ Day parade November 7 in Marion
Marion Military Institute will conduct its annual Veterans Day parade this Friday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 pm in downtown Marion. Seating for veterans and their families will be set up on the courthouse square. All are welcome to come out and watch the Corps of Cadets honor all who have served. The entire MMI Corps... Read More
Extension welcomed students, guests for ‘Be Ready Day’ Oct. 31
On October 31st, the grounds of the Perry County Courthouse Annex II, Richard M. Avery Building were filled with excitement and purpose as students, educators, and community partners gathered for the Progressive Ag & Be Ready Emergency Preparedness Day. Students from Breakthrough Charter School and Perry County Schools participated in a full day of handson... Read More
Judge issues protective order, sets Dec. hearing date for contest of Uniontown District 2 runoff
New filings in Sherman Norfleet’s contest of the Uniontown City Council District 2 runoff election add a defense lawyer to the case, lay out strict rules for handling absentee- ballot records, and move the next court date to early December. Dudley Long, the declared winner by one vote, has retained Anniston attorney Harry P. Long,... Read More
John C. Jay Jr.
John C. Jay Jr., 87 of Greensboro, passed away at his home on November 1, 2025. Services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 am at First Methodist Church of Greensboro with Rev. Dee McGuire and Rev. Doug Jolly officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in... Read More
Stuart Mitchell
Stuart Mitchell, 65, of Valley Grande, Alabama, was born September 17, 1960, and died October 29 in Valley Grande. A longtime business leader of Uniontown he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White... Read More
June McClendon Moore
June McClendon Moore, age 77, of Marion, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26 surrounded by family. She was born on July 2, 1948, in Gallant, AL to the late Julius and Trilbie McClendon. June was a longtime resident of Marion and a faithful member of Marion Methodist Church, where she worshiped for many... Read More
Rodney Mitchell Milner
Rodney Mitchell Milner, 65, passed away on October 30, 2025. Rodney was born on July 1, 1960, and spent his life working in the timber industry— a trade he began alongside his father, Ray Milner. Over the years, he owned and operated his own logging business before continuing his work with his nephew. His deep... Read More
Mezrano law firm will sponsor free turkey giveaway Nov. 13 in Eutaw
Mezrano Alabama Injury and Car Accident Lawyers will host their 12th Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Bayou Blue Cajun Bistro in Eutaw, Alabama from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa and The Steve & DC Morning Show from 95.3 The Bear. This year, the... Read More
Feeding Alabama offers help for Alabamians struggling with food access
Feeding Alabama and its eight Feeding America food banks, together with over 1,700 partner agencies, are stepping up to ensure families continue to have access to food and essential resources during this uncertain time. With approximately 750,000 Alabamians relying on SNAP for food assistance and 62,000 federal employees in the state facing uncertainty, many families... Read More
Floyd Lester Marchant
Floyd Lester Marchant, 88, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025 at Bibb County Nursing Home. A celebration of life was held Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Ada Chapel Bible Methodist Church at 2:00pm. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Burial followed at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hale County with... Read More