Deacon Samuel Lee Woods
Deacon Samuel Lee Woods, 98, passed away on May 24, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1928. A public viewing was held Thursday, June 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Glen White Memorial Funeral Home, 255 Franklin Street, Uniontown. The funeral service was held Friday, June 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.... Read More
More than 21,000 graduate from Alabama’s community colleges
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) concluded a successful 2025-2026 award year by awarding 30,389 degrees and certificates to 21,005 graduates who completed programs during the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters. These numbers do not include completers of Adult Education and non-credit training programs. According to ACCS, 10,800 students earned 11,178 associate... Read More
Brenda Foster
Brenda Foster passed on June 6, 2026, at the age of 71, having been born on May 15, 1955, and residing in Lawley, Alabama. She was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who took care of all of her family. Her best friend was her sister, Sheila, whom you would find side by side... Read More
Annie King
Annie King, 80, a resident of Marion, passed away on June 5, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1946. Visitation Visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ashley’s Lee and Rollins Funeral Home, 226 East Jefferson Street, Marion. Funeral Service The funeral service will be held... Read More
Timothy Cornell Lake
Timothy Cornell Lake, age 56 of Greensboro, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Perry County. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Greensboro. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Larry Cornell Lake; his son, Austin Cornell Lake; and his grandparents, Howard and... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
It’s not very often I make a public declaration like this, but bring back the Durkee’s! For weeks now, when I’ve been at Piggly Wiggly, I’ve been desperately looking at an empty space on the shelf that once housed a sandwich spread that will be 169 years old this year. Sure it’s a Yankee invention,... Read More
Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 13 in Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters, including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day allows residents and non-residents to enjoy the outstanding fishing Alabama has to offer without purchasing a fishing license.... Read More
Greensboro Opera House will host patriotic music program Saturday
The Greensboro Opera House will host a Patriotic Music Extravaganza on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. as part of Greensboro Celebrates America 250, a series of local events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Eight professional instrumentalists will perform patriotic music featuring piano, flute, piccolo, fiddle, trumpet, trombone, and drums, with a community choir joining... Read More
Doris Barton Avery
Doris Barton Avery, 100, of Marion passed away June 8, 2026 at Bibb Medical Center in Centreville, Alabama. Services will be held June 11, 2026 at Marion Methodist Church, followed by burial in the Marion Cemetery, with Rockco Funeral Home officiation. Mrs. Avery was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She was educated in... Read More
Valley Forge Military College leadership visits MMI June 3
On Wednesday, June 3, Marion Military Institute welcomed the president of Valley Forge Military College, COL Stuart B. Helgeson, USMC (Ret), and VFMC Board member GEN Gus Perna, USA (Ret). MMI’s social media account says the purpose of the visit was exploring areas of mutual interest. Founded in 1928 and located in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Valley... Read More