Summer reading program brings adventure to Marion-Perry County Library
The Marion-Perry County Library’s Summer Reading Program for 2023 has seen great attendance and participation this year. With a slate of reading and activities to engage local youth, the library has more in store for the month of June. Yesterday (Wednesday, June 21), Sutton Moore Gibbs, a soil conservationist in Perry County, came to discuss... Read More
Marion youth baseball league is back this summer
America’s pastime is back for the summer and Marion’s youth are ready to show up and show out! The program started last year and was a great success, drawn from There are 10 teams this year and they play every week from Monday to Thursday. These 10 teams are split among 4 groups, with 3... Read More
Honey Hill man charged with dumping ‘load of dirt’ on top of vehicle in Perry
Defendant charged with criminal mischief, harassment, menacing on June 14 In a recent case in Perry County, Johnny Alexander has been arrested and charged with first-degree criminal mischief, harassment, and menacing. According to court records, Alexander was arrested on June 14. The offenses were reportedly committed three days prior, on June 11. The charges against... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Jun 22, 2023
Legal Notice SECTION 00 1113 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed Proposals will be received by Breakthrough Charter School, at Breakthrough Charter School, 1820 Prier Drive, Marion, Alabama 36756, until 2:30 PM CDT; July 11th, 2023 for the Breakthrough Charter School – Gym HVAC. Bids will be received at which time they will be publicly opened and... Read More
Rep. Sewell will hold town hall in Uniontown this Friday, June 16
On Friday, June 16, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will continue her annual “Congress in Your Community” tour with a town hall in Perry County, Alabama. Each year, Sewell hosts a series of town hall meetings in each of the 14 counties that make up her district to give constituents an opportunity to share their... Read More
Supreme Court decision could end up creating new majority-minority district, changing District 7 lines
A decision by the highest court in the land may soon have repercussions in the Black Belt after the United States Supreme Court upheld a decision that ruled Alabama’s congressional maps violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Two consolidated cases, arising from a new congressional district map drawn by the Alabama Legislature after... Read More
Judson Alumnae Association sets J-Day reunion festivities for weekend of Sept. 9
The Judson College Alumnae Association recently announced that registration for J-Day is now open. This year, J-Day will take place at Siloam Baptist Church in Marion on September 9, with Rose Sunday to follow on the 10th. Representatives of Judson College Board of Trustees recently clarified that insurance prevents events from being held on the... Read More
Police say man stole banking info from Berean Head Start, went online shopping
A Mississippi man has been arrested this week on felony charges of first-degree theft of property in Perry County. Travis L. Powe, age 56, of Waynesboro, Miss., was reportedly arrested and booked into Perry County Jail on the charge as of Monday, June 12. A criminal complaint in Perry County District Court, signed by Marion... Read More
Marion Rodeo, now in its 28th year, will be this Friday and Saturday night here
Get ready to kick up some dust, as Marion’s 28th annual Rodeo charges into town this weekend, June 16th and 17th. With roots stretching back to 1995, this cherished Perry County tradition continues to serve as a beacon of community spirit and resilience, having withstood times of prosperity and adversity alike, including the pandemic of... Read More
Juneteenth celebrations planned this weekend for Greensboro, Uniontown
As Juneteenth approaches, communities in the Black Belt are gearing up for a weekend of celebration, reflection, and unity. Two major events have been announced for Greensboro and Uniontown, both promising a day full of activities, entertainment, and community spirit. In Greensboro, the Men of Valor organization is excited to host their third annual Juneteenth... Read More