Legal Notices Week of Mar 27, 2026 – Western Star
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD R BURCHFIELD, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NUMBER: 26BES000120 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9TH day of MARCH by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 26, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Completion of Public Works Projects (Over $50,000) Pursuant to Ala. Code §39-1-1 (1975) Notice is hereby given that REV Construction, Inc. has completed its contract with the Marion Water Systems for the Marion Valve & Hydrant Replacement Project located in Marion, Alabama. This notice will be published for a period of... Read More
“A Positive Evolvement” New nonprofit seeks communal positivity
This coming Saturday H.Y.P.E. will make its debut publicly. Consisting of parents, grandparents, godparents, community workers and local Gospel singers, this organization is looking to create a non-violent awareness within our communities. Due to an upheaval of gun violence and fighting amongst our populations, H.Y.P.E. will be organizing community activities for the youth as well... Read More
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi elects new members
BATON ROUGE, LA (03/10/2026)– The following people recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Latrina Hicks of Bessemer (35022) at The University of Alabama Landon Opitz of Pelham (35124) at Auburn University. They are among approximately... Read More
Gov. Ivey signs Hwy Safety Bill, continues crackdown on illegal trucking operators
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, March 11, signed Senate Bill 242, legislation aimed at improving safety on Alabama’s highways by ensuring commercial motor vehicle operators meet federal work authorization and communication standards. Surrounded by state troopers, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor, bill sponsors State Sen. Lance Bell and Rep. Steve... Read More
NASP Alabama State Championship to be held in Montgomery April 9-10
The largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship, will be held Thursday and Friday, April 9–10, 2026, at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl, 220 Hall St., Montgomery, Alabama. The media and public are invited to attend. This year’s event will feature nearly 2,000 student archers... Read More
Brittney Withers elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA (03/16/2026) – Brittney Withers of McCalla, Alabama, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Withers is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into... Read More
Community carnival and fair will open Thursday in Marion
The City of Marion is hosting its 2026 Spring Community Carnival & Fair Thursday through Sunday, March 19–22, at Ralph Eagle Arena, 1245 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Parkway (Highway 14), across from Hughes Used Cars. Hours: Thursday: 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday: 5:00 p.m. to midnight Admission to the fairgrounds is free.... Read More
Miss Marion pageant will return May 3
The City of Marion is sponsoring the Miss Marion Pageant, set for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Lincoln Auditorium, located at the corner of Lee and Lincoln Streets in Marion. The pageant will feature five age divisions: Tiny Marion (ages 2–5) Little Miss Marion (ages 6–9) Pre-Teen Marion (ages 10–12) Miss Teen... Read More