Meeting on septic tank program is March 25 in North Perry
Black Belt Women Rising will hold a septic tank interest meeting on March 25 at 6 p.m. at the North Perry Fire... Read More
Weaver celebrates 100th birthday recently
World War II veteran Henry Clellan Weaver celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. On hand to mark the special... Read More
Rural development nonprofit brings small business support to Black Belt
Communities Unlimited, an Arkansas-based rural development nonprofit, has begun expanding small business support across Alabama’s Black Belt, including Perry County. The initiative... Read More
Hudson named state’s Southwest Regional forester
Cedric Hudson of Perry County has been named Southwest Regional Forester for the Alabama Forestry Commission, the agency announced this week. He... Read More
Branching Out: Forestry Commission Gives Away Trees at Piggly Wiggly
Community members gathered Tuesday, March 3rd at Marion Piggly Wiggly for the Alabama Forestry Commission’s Annual Tree Giveaway, an event aimed at... Read More
She fell pursuing a suspect, now former UPD chief is pursuing the city
The former chief of the Uniontown Police Department has filed a workers’ compensation lawsuit against the City of Uniontown, alleging she was... Read More
Perry County man charged with felony drug possession in Greensboro
A Marion man faces three felony drug charges after an arrest in Greensboro last week. Tony Cardell Williams, 38, of 113 Cahaba... Read More
Planting tips for spring gardening
Preparing the soil is key to a good garden The rich soil of the Black Belt region is like gold to home... Read More
David Thornton
David Thornton, 92, of Newbern, died March 5, 2026, in Greensboro. He was born March 12, 1933. Funeral services will be held... Read More