Newbern Library to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Saturday
The Newbern Library will be celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss on Saturday, March 2, beginning at 10 AM. This birthday celebration will coincide with the “Read Across America” event that has been taking place at schools around the country. In celebration of the children’s book author, the library will be showing a movie, as... Read More
Clark recognized for Black History Month
James Clark, officer of the Black Belt Small Ruminant Association, was recently highlighted by the Small Farms Research Center of Alabama A & M University on February 22, 2024. In honor of Black History Month, Clark was noted as a community leader and committed member of the Small Ruminant Association since its inception. Based in... Read More
Crews, Oakes speak at MMI for Black History Month program Feb. 14
On Wednesday, February 14, Marion Military Institute hosted both Willa Mae Crews and James Oakes, both Perry County natives and civil rights activists, in celebration of Black History Month. The pair were hosted in the Anthony J. Center for Leadership, which also acts as the Institute’s chapel. Both Crews and Oakes are graduates of the... Read More
Community Easter Egg Hunt set for March 16 in Perry
There will be a community easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 16, beginning at 3 PM. Hosted by Chelsea Williams and Jessica Essex of Exemplary Gifts, LLC., the event has an entrance fee of $5. With each ticket purchase, each child will be given a free hotdog, chips, and juice to drink. Participants are asked... Read More
Kids-n-Kin recently hosted a CPR and First Aid class
Kids-n-Kin recently hosted a CPR and First Aid class at the Marion-Perry County Library on Monday, February 26. This event coincides with a number of similar classes and informational sessions held by the group, encouraging children and their families to learn and interact in an educational setting together. The next Kids-n-Kin event is slated for... Read More
Francis Marion Track and Field starts season strong
The Francis Marion Track and Field Team were recently lauded at the Northridge Invitational for their performance. The Northridge Invitational took place on February 24, and its the first meet for the Rams this season. Both teams offered an exceptional showing for Marion and Perry County in this invitational, with more to come as the... Read More
Primary elections March 5 will decide Probate Judge, commission seats, more in Perry Co.
Voters in Perry County are preparing for a significant change as they head to the polls for the primary elections on March 5. For the first time in over a decade, the seat for the Probate Judge of Perry County will be open due to the retirement of the incumbent Judge Eldora Anderson. The race... Read More
Lucille Long Owens
Lucille Long Owens was born on February 5, 1934, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at DCH Regional Medical Center to the late Rev. Willie James Long, Sr. and Erma Copridge Long. Lucille confessed Christ at an early age and joined Bethel Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her health precluded further service. She was a devoted... Read More
Ivey announces $150 million in funding for broadband across Alabama, including $5.13 million for our area
Governor Kay Ivey today announced the awarding of nearly $150 million to continue the expansion of high-speed internet service to unserved areas across Alabama. The 66 Capital Projects Fund grants totaling $148.3 million were awarded to 16 internet service providers that will expand high-speed internet availability to homes, businesses and public institutions in portions of... Read More
Nancy L. Ward
Sister Nancy L. Ward, affectionately known to family and friends as “Toull,” was born on October 8, 1947, to the late Annie Augusta Ward and Woodrow Wilson Ward of Greensboro, AL. She passed away on February 9, 2024 at age 76. A dedicated member of St. Mary Church, she had confessed Christ at an early... Read More