100 Black Men of West Ala. to hold heart health event in Tuscaloosa on Jan. 31
The 100 Black Men of West Alabama, Inc. will host a community event titled “Our Hearts and Health Matter” on Saturday, January... Read More
Tom Barnette
Tom Barnette was born on August 16, 1962, and passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the age of 63. He... Read More
Utility assistance available for residents of Hale, Perry
Community Service Programs of West Alabama is now scheduling appointments for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) help with power bills,... Read More
Rosemari Claibon-Hopson
Assistant District Attorney Rosemari Claibon-Hopson, who served in Alabama’s 4th Judicial Circuit, died Jan. 10 after what colleagues described as a private... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
This past weekend, we had family from North Carolina down to visit; which called for the Jefferson County bunch to come and... Read More
Ivey launches flood notification system
Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the 2026 Regular Session Tuesday evening by delivering her ninth State of the State address, announcing she is launching... Read More
Lapsley Named to Dean’s List at Lawson State
Virginia Lapsley of Marion, AL was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Lawson State Community College. Virginia was among 208 students named to... Read More
Free CNA Classes Will Be Held Jan. 26
Residents of Marion, Perry County, Marengo County, Uniontown, and Demopolis are invited to take part in a free certified nursing assistant (CNA) training class offered by Sowing... Read More
Annual Methodist Soup Sale Will Be Held Wednesday, February 4
Marion Methodist Church will hold its annual soup sale on Wednesday, February 4. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from church members or by calling the church office at... Read More