Cooking in the Black Belt
Now that it’s starting to feel like Alabama when I step outside, I’ve had an itch to just stay out in the... Read More
Deacon Richmond Jones Jr.
Deacon Richmond Jones Jr., 81, of Marion, passed away on April 19, 2026. Born on April 2, 1945, Deacon Jones was remembered... Read More
Attorney Asherica M. Heard offering two $500 scholarships to Perry County seniors
Marion attorney Asherica M. Heard is offering two $500 community scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Perry County schools. Eligible applicants... Read More
Cole Wins Optimist Club Essay Contest
Robert C. Hatch High School student Kaci Cole has been named the Alfred G. Adams Optimist Club of Perry County’s local winner... Read More
Marion man charged with first-degree assault, theft of firearm
A Marion man faces three felony charges following an alleged assault and theft at a Valero gas station in Marion on April... Read More
Project Grace Central AL Receives Black Belt Community Foundation Community Grant
Project Grace Central AL has been awarded a Community Grant from the Black Belt Community Foundation. The Perry County-based organization, which serves... Read More
Parties settle Fikes v. Turner: sheriff retains authority over deputies, commission keeps courthouse control
The lawsuit between Perry County Sheriff Roy Fikes and County Commission Chairman Albert Turner Jr. over courthouse security and employee control has... Read More
Probate Judge officially announces May 19 primary; poll worker training, machine test dates scheduled
Perry County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, to cast ballots in the state primary and on two proposed... Read More
New Marion municipal court clerk sworn in Monday, apparently without council vote
A Clarke County woman was sworn in Monday as acting municipal court clerk for the City of Marion, filling a position the... Read More
RYANS HONORED BY TEACH FOR AMERICA
Hale County Schools Superintendent Michael Ryans was honored as an Education Champion at a Teach For America gala this month. Ryans received... Read More