Trés Taylor exhibit will be in Greensboro from May 15 through June 15
The Engle Gallery of Greensboro is pleased to present an exhibition of works by celebrated Alabama artist Trés Taylor. The show will be on display at the Engle Gallery Annex, located at Evelyn B&B, 1404 Tuscaloosa Street, from May 15 through June 15. Trés Taylor is a contemporary self-taught painter living in Selma, Alabama. With... Read More
Trés Taylor exhibit will be in Greensboro from May 15 through June 15
The Engle Gallery of Greensboro is pleased to present an exhibition of works by celebrated Alabama artist Trés Taylor. The show will be on display at the Engle Gallery Annex, located at Evelyn B&B, 1404 Tuscaloosa Street, from May 15 through June 15. Trés Taylor is a contemporary self-taught painter living in Selma, Alabama. With... Read More
Get ready for 6th annual Black Belt Birding Festival
Alabama Audubon celebrates birds of this historic region at summer event The sixth annual BLACK BELT BIRDING FESTIVAL will take place July 31 through August 2, 2026. Highlighting the birds, history, and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival brings together the joy of birding with the benefits of ecotourism to a region of... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
White meat or dark? Breast or thigh? Well, if I’m picking, it’s always gonna be a thigh … or a drumstick. I had the misfortune of growing up in a world where fried chicken is as secondhand as the news. I mean, it feels like every time I’m in Tuscaloosa, there’s some new chicken place... Read More
Jones, Tuberville win gubernatorial primaries; multiple statewide races headed to June runoff
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville won their respective party primaries for governor on Tuesday, setting up a marquee general election matchup to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey. Jones dominated the six-candidate Democratic field with 286,416 votes, or 78.63 percent of 364,280 cast. Will Boyd finished second with 35,249 votes. Tuberville... Read More
Help place flags this weekend at Marion Cemetery
The Marion Cemetery Association Board will place United States flags in the Marion Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, at 9:30 a.m. In the event of rain, the alternate times will be 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, or 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 24. The flags have once again been donated by a loyal family.... Read More
Walta Mae Kennie
Walta Mae Kennie, 83, of Marion, passed away on May 10, 2026. She was born December 10, 1942. She served Perry County for many years in government administration, serving as clerk of the Perry County Commission and later as County Administrator when that position was created. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, May 16,... Read More
Junior Golf returns to MMI in June
Marion Military Institute’s Junior Golf program will return this summer, running June 2 through June 25 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The program is open to youth ages 5 to 17 and costs $50 per child. An optional program t-shirt is available for $20. Checks should be made payable to the... Read More
Perry County Extension has successful Extension Week
Perry County proudly joined in the celebration of Extension Week, observed April 12–17, with a lively and engaging Open House held on Wednesday, April 15. The event brought together community members, Extension professionals, and special guests for an afternoon filled with learning, connection, and fun. The Open House showcased the wide range of programs and... Read More