Officials at Northwest Mississippi Community College announced that Madison Windham of Moundville was awarded their Associate of Applied Science. They were among the graduates who have been awarded degrees and certificates for the Fall 2025 semester. Degrees were officially conferred by Michael Heindl, Northwest president, on December 12 during the college’s 119th Commencement. About Northwest... Read More

Virginia Lapsley of Marion was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 Semester at Lawson State Community College. Virginia was among 209 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Dean’s List Requirements Dean’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 3.5, consisting of a minimum course load of not fewer than... Read More

The Alabama Historical Commission is pleased to announce the 2025 Places in Peril list. Places in Peril is a program managed by the AHC that highlights significant historic properties across Alabama that are at risk of being lost. Since 1994, the AHC and partners have collaborated to promote the program that calls public attention to... Read More

Believe it or not, Christmas just ended for us this weekend. Among the many holiday parties and dinners and gift swaps, we had just one more to get under our belt before everyone had their gifts. We had some of our closest friends over Saturday night with the usual potluck and open bar. Some of... Read More

The Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Dual Enrollment summer application is now open. Returning and new Dual Enrollment students are eligible for one free course that includes tuition, books and fees. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. What Is Dual Enrollment? Dual Enrollment allows eligible high school students to enroll... Read More

Downtown Greensboro merchants are planning a special shopping night ahead of Valentine’s Day with a “Cupid’s Cocktail Hour” on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. Several stores will stay open after hours so shoppers can finish their Valentine’s Day buying while enjoying an evening stroll downtown. Organized by the Greensboro Alabama Area Business... Read More

Marion will mark the 61st observance of Jimmie Lee Jackson Day on Sunday, February 15, with a program honoring the legacy of the local civil rights martyr and celebrating the anniversary of the Perry County Civic League. This year’s ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at Marion Baptist Academy, 315 Centreville Street in Marion.... Read More

A legal challenge to the Uniontown City Council District 2 runoff has ended after Sherman Norfleet asked the court to dismiss his own election contest, saying he could not move forward because key absentee-ballot records could not be found. Norfleet filed a motion to dismiss on Jan. 20 in Perry County Circuit Court. In the... Read More

The Alfred G. Adams Optimist Club of Perry County recently recognized the Perry County Board of Education for its continued commitment to student education and the community’s future. During the recognition, Optimist Club President Tommy King emphasized the importance of taking time to honor the individuals whose hard work contributes to the success of local... Read More

Perry County has been awarded a share of $15.7 million in state industrial development grants through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, positioning the county’s industrial site for future industry recruitment. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that the State Industrial Development Authority approved 21 SEEDS grants statewide in the latest round of... Read More