Willie Lee Thrash, Sr.
Willie Lee Thrash Sr., 83, died September 12. He was born August 9, 1943. A public viewing was held Friday, October 9,... Read More
Kids and Kin classes for relative caregivers set at Marion library through Dec.
The Family Guidance Center of Alabama’s Kids and Kin program has scheduled free classes for grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives... Read More
Perry County fifth graders’ math proficiency rose to 38.89 percent, Wallace say
Math proficiency among Perry County fifth graders rose from 3.57 percent in the 2022-23 school year to 38.89 percent in 2024-25, Wallace... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Slop, slop, everywhere, but not a bit to eat. That’s how many editorialists are describing our current state of affairs. If I... Read More
Terrance Earl Banks
Terrance Earl Banks, 42, of Fort Wayne, Ind., entered into eternal transition on September 29 at his residence. He was born July... Read More
Guardians’ history includes a Marion Military Institute cadet
Hendrick Cromartie, class of 1947, played in the Indians’ farm system in 1949 After losing the first two games of the best-of-five... Read More
Erica King memorial trail ride for breast cancer awareness set for Oct. 17 at East Perry park
The Ride for a Cause, a breast cancer awareness trail ride and event in memory of Erica King, is set for Saturday,... Read More