Perry County students named to Director’s List at UA Early College
For summer semester 2025, 340 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director’s List obtaining a 3.6 or higher GPA for the term. Local students include: Josh Buchanan of Marion (36756), AL attends Bibb County High School. Jaylan McClenney of Marion (36756), AL attends Breakthrough Charter School. The University of Alabama, part of... Read More
FMS Running Rams host first ever home cross country meet
Pictured above, FMS Cross Country team members and Coach John Bolding at the school’s first-ever home cross-country meet, hosted in Marion on Saturday, Sept. 13. On September 13th, Coach John Bolding and the Francis Marion School Running Rams’ crosscountry (XC) team hosted their first ever home meet. The race took place around the school on... Read More
Greene County Superintendent confirms Hinton resigned at closed door meeting last week
Resignation was accepted by board after special called meeting Wed., Sept. 10 Greene County Schools Superintendent Dr. Corey Jones confirmed on Tuesday that Marion Mayor Dexter Hinton has resigned from his position with the Greene County School System following a called meeting of the Board of Education held on Wednesday, September 10. Dr. Jones told... Read More
Absentee applications due today for runoff vote
Voters in Marion, Uniontown, Moundville will decide runoff contests Tuesday, September 23 Absentee voting deadlines are approaching quickly for municipal runoff elections scheduled across Alabama on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Applications for absentee ballots must be delivered in person by Thursday, September 18. Absentee ballots returned by hand must arrive at the clerk’s office no... Read More
One arrest follows shooting death of Marion man, age 21
A Marion man has been charged with murder in connection with the Sept. 14 shooting death of 21-yearold Jayden Jeffery Tubbs. According to a criminal complaint filed in Perry County District Court, Michael Williams Jr., 23, is accused of fatally shooting Tubbs with a Glock 26 Gen 4 handgun at approximately 2:05 a.m. within the... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Sep 18, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Completion Notice is hereby given that Birmingham Electrical Contractors, Inc., 5299 Southland Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022, has completed the Fire Alarm Upgrades at Greensboro Elementary School, GA#24-109, Greensboro, AL, DCM Project No: 20240352 for The Alabama State Department of Education. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in... Read More
Classifieds Week of Sep 11, 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 Sep 11, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Completion Notice is hereby given that Birmingham Electrical Contractors, Inc., 5299 Southland Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022, has completed the Fire Alarm Upgrades at Greensboro Elementary School, GA#24-109, Greensboro, AL, DCM Project No: 20240352 for The Alabama State Department of Education. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in... Read More
Angeline D. Jackson-Pryor
Angeline D. Jackson-Pryor died on August 25, 2025. Viewing will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy, 315 Centerville Street, Marion.... Read More
Joyce Nunnally Richardson
Joyce Nunnally Richardson passed away peacefully at her home in Marion on August 27, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born in Attalla, Alabama on June 15, 1931 to the late John Algernon Nunnally and Loucille Maise Nunnally. Joyce’s professional journey was a testament to her dedication and passion for youth development. After... Read More