Grant program seeks local legends, ghost stories for roadside markers
Communities with a folktale, ghost story, or local legend to preserve may be able to get it recognized with a roadside marker... Read More
Jimmy L. Jones
Jimmy L. Jones, 62, of Uniontown, died on March 14, 2026. He was born July 12, 1963. Jones was a graduate of... Read More
Proposed amendment would allow multi-county school board consolidation
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill on March 3 that would allow county school boards to consolidate across county lines.... Read More
Niche names MMI state’s top community college
Marion Military Institute has been ranked the number one community college in Alabama in Niche.com’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings, and placed 11th... Read More
Perry leads Alabama in gas prices, and the gap is growing
Motorists in Perry County are paying more at the pump than anywhere else in Alabama, a pattern that has persisted for months... Read More
Johnny Earl Bennett
Johnny Earl Bennett, 72, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at his granddaughter’s home, with his wife by his side. Johnny... Read More
Perry organization receives $370,875 grant for business incubator
A Perry County organization has been awarded a $370,875 grant through the Innovate Alabama Network program to establish the Harris Business Incubator,... Read More
Marion installs new pump at water treatment station
The City of Marion Water Department installed a new high service pump at the city’s Water Treatment Plant this week, requiring a... Read More
Council considered water contracts, garbage truck purchase at postponed Wednesday meeting
The Marion City Council met Wednesday evening with a full plate of spending decisions, including a proposed garbage truck purchase approaching a... Read More
City of Marion considers policy to restrict access to public records
Mayor presented resolution to council as TSH has numerous unanswered requests The City of Marion has drafted a resolution that would require... Read More