Hogan arrested in Perry for burglary, criminal mischief
Authorities in Perry County arrested a local man, Leroy Hogan III, on charges of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree and Third-Degree Burglary. They booked him into the county jail, where he remains held on a $2800 bond. Arrest records confirm that state law enforcement apprehended Hogan on June 20, for an incident that allegedly... Read More
Marion man indicted, charged with making terrorist threats
Marvin Heard of Marion was arrested on December 5, 2022, and now faces charges including making terrorist threats, menacing, and possession of a firearm by a person forbidden to carry one, according to court records from Perry County. The case, under Circuit Judge Collins Pettaway Jr., was filed on June 27, following Heard’s indictment on... Read More
Marion man charged with two counts of attempted murder in Uniontown
Officers also charged Ballard, 45, with possession of a pistol reportedly stolen from Northport Police Department A Marion man was arrested on June 21, and is now facing attempted murder charges in Perry County District Court, according to court documents. Stephen Chad Ballard, 45, was in custody at the Perry County Jail as of press... Read More
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Coleman, Marion native, makes partner at Birmingham law firm
David Coleman, a native of Marion, Alabama, has been named the newest partner at the distinguished law firm Maxwell + Tillman, according to an announcement on social media this week. “After ten years in the legal field, I am thankful for this opportunity. I appreciate all the prayers and support I’ve received,” said Coleman. “Here’s... Read More
Marion celebrates Juneteenth on courthouse square with free barbecue, games, activities, more festivities
Marion celebrated the Juneteenth holiday on the town square surrounding the Perry County Courthouse for the second annual barbecue. Also dubbed, Citizens’ Appreciation Day, the celebration caps off a weekend of Juneteenth festivities, including a Juneteenth celebration in Uniontown on Saturday, June 17. Promoted by County Commission Chairman Albert Turner, Jr., free food was provided... Read More
Grant, partnership could lead to countyrun ambulance service for Perry soon
Perry County is taking strides toward establishing its own ambulance service, reducing dependency on third-party contracts. Chairman Albert Turner of the Perry County Commission has confirmed this development following news of a substantial grant awarded to Marion Military Institute (MMI). MMI has been awarded a $400,000 grant by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), according to... Read More
County opens FEMA storm shelter at Barnett-King center on Hwy. 14 in Marion
Marion citizens now have access to a FEMA-certified storm shelter, located adjacent to the Inez-Barnett- Coretta Scott King Center on AL Highway 14. The new facility, secured by Commissioner Anthony Long using American Rescue Plan funding, can protect up to 100 residents from inclement weather. Protection ranges all the way to category five storms, as... Read More
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