Marion student graduates from MMI, receives officer’s commission
Marion Military Institute (MMI) congratulates Darreon Tyrun Brooks, of Marion, for earning an Associate’s Degree and becoming an Army officer on May 10. A Francis Marion School graduate, who completed MMI’s Early Commissioning Program, Brooks was one of 63 cadets participating in the college’s Commencement Ceremony. Later that afternoon, Brooks also commissioned as a U.S.... Read More
ADPH issues mercury warnings on bass caught in Black Warrior near Moundville and Cahaba near Alabama Highway 183
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) released its 2025 fish-consumption advisory update, based on contaminant data collected last fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Anglers along both the Black Warrior and Cahaba Rivers should take note: elevated mercury levels in... Read More
Marion student named to President’s List at SNHU
Jami Sims of Marion (36756) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by... Read More
R.C. Hatch gets new ‘connected’ classroom to teach technology
A high-tech “connected” classroom, the first of its kind in a rural community, is now in use at R.C Hatch High School. The room was designed to bridge the digital divide and bring the tools of tomorrow to today’s students. The classroom is powered by Apple technologies and features individual and group stations. AI cameras,... Read More
Bundy named to Dean’s List at Belhaven University
Congratulations to Belhaven University student Hannah Bundy, of Marion, AL on being named to the Belhaven University Spring 2025 Dean’s List. Bundy is among a select number of students named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4- 3.99 while taking a... Read More
Executive session, talk of flooding sewer mark Marion Council’s first May meeting
In a somewhat contentious Marion City Council meeting on May 5, one citizen voiced concerns about sewage and water back-up in an apartment complex in the ‘Hill’ area. The woman, who did not give her name, told the Council about a recent flooding event in the apartments and how she had to help a mother... Read More
Francis Marion alumnus is named new school principal
The Perry County Board of Education has named Demetrice Jackson as the new principal of Francis Marion School for the 2025-2026 school year. A 2002 graduate of Francis Marion, Jackson has more than seventeen years of experience as an educator, coach, athletic director, and school leader in the state of Alabama. Jackson’s most recent position... Read More
Rams ran hard at state track and field championship in Cullman
The Running Rams competed at Cullman High School May 2-3 in the AHSAA 1A Track and Field State Championship. They had a total of 23 athletes qualify to compete at this culminating event. The weekend was tough with storms, weather delays, flooding tent areas, and unfortunate calls from relay officials, but all the Rams athletes... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 22, 2025
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) —$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 22, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE The Perry County Commission is hiring a Solid Waste Clerk/Administrative Assistant. Responsibilities: Mail and Post solid waste payments to customers’ accounts. Update County website and perform other administrative tasks assigned: You can seek an application at the Career Center in Selma or at the Administrator’s office at the Perry County Courthouse. Education: Minimum... Read More