Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at 8 a.m. at the Salvation Army
It is the greatest event in the history of mankind—Easter Sunday. The public is invited to join the Salvation Army in Bessemer as they celebrate Easter Sunday, April 5, with a Sunrise Service at 8:00 a.m. The Salvation Army is located at 525 13th Street North in Bessemer. Bessemer Corps Administrator Sgt. Jim G. Lahman... Read More
Bessemer Chamber Taste of Bessemer & Job Fair set for April 9
This is a grand opportunity for a business to showcase their services and industry to 1,000 potential customers. The annual Taste of Bessemer, Job Fair, and Business Expo will take place on Thursday, April 9, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored event will be held at the Bessemer Civic... Read More
Bishop Kee Sloan celebrant for Trinity Episcopal Easter Eucharist service
“Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!” This will be the processional hymn at historic Trinity Episcopal Church’s Easter Holy Eucharist service on Easter Sunday, April 5. Bishop Kee Sloan will be the celebrant. The public is invited to attend the 10:30 a.m. service. The historic church is located at 2014 Berkley Avenue in Bessemer. As... Read More
Easter sunrise service set for 7 a.m. on courthouse square
The Sowing Seeds of Hope Social & Spiritual Task Force will present an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 5, at 7:00 a.m. on the Perry County Courthouse Square in Marion. The Perry County Community Choir will perform, and Rev. Anthony Trimble will deliver words of encouragement. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Derek O’Neal Boyd
Derek O’Neal Boyd, 68, a native of Marion and a resident of Hardwick, Georgia, died Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born June 30, 1957. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Churchyard Cemetery in Marion. Ashley’s Lee & Rollins Funeral Home directed.
Betty Scott
Betty Scott, 64, of Selma, a native of Uniontown, died Friday, March 27, 2026, in Selma. She was born October 16, 1961. Visitation will be held Friday, April 3, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, 322 North Street, Uniontown. A second visitation will be held Saturday, April 4,... Read More
Burnie Quick
Burnie Quick passed away peacefully at home in Columbus, GA, on March 24, 2026. He was 82 years old—above all things, a fighter. A man who met hardship with quiet resolve and filled every room he entered with warmth and light, even in death. Born in New Orleans, LA, on October 26, 1943, Burnie lost... Read More
Hattie Phillips
Hattie Phillips of Marion died Sunday, March 22, 2026. A public viewing was held Monday, March 30, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A Celebration of Life was held Tuesday, March 31, at 12:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Chapel, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. Interment followed at... Read More
Eddie J. Walker, Jr.
Eddie J. Walker, Jr., 49, of Marion, died Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born March 26, 1976. A public viewing was held Wednesday, April 1, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service, 302 Pickens Street, Marion. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 2, at 12:00 p.m. at Marion... Read More
Perry County Sheriff’s Office to receive new patrol vehicle through state grant
The Perry County Sheriff’s Office will receive $44,170 in state grant funding for a new law enforcement vehicle, part of approximately $1.14 million in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to law enforcement agencies across Alabama. The grants, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds from the U.S. Department... Read More