Carli Lewis of Uniontown, Alabama, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at the University of West Alabama. Lewis is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership... Read More

Steven Marion Meredith, 61, of Birmingham and Greensboro, passed away on March 31, 2026, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro on April 11 at 2:00, with a visitation to follow. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Marianne Meredith; his paternal grandparents,... Read More

I told you last week that I’d give you the story of Turtleback cookies. Last week, I also promised to get us past the dessert table and start contributing more savory options. Nevertheless, my heart is full of sugar and butter, so that is where I’ll naturally go. Now, take a trip with me down... Read More

Perry County Probate Judge Carlton Hogue is reminding voters of polling place changes that will take effect for the May 19 primary election. The most significant change affects voters in Commission Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 whose registered polling place was the Old National Guard Armory. Those voters will now cast their ballots at... Read More

Marion Military Institute will welcome alumni back to campus for Alumni Weekend 2026 on Friday and Saturday, April 10–11, with a full slate of events ranging from a golf scramble and 5K run to a formal Pass in Review on the Quadrangle. This year’s theme is “Marion Made: Built on Tradition, Bound for Life.” Registration... Read More

Perry County Circuit Judge Marvin W. Wiggins has dismissed most of the claims in Lucinda Shelton’s lawsuit against former Marion police officers Lonnie Glenn and Damien Steele and the City of Marion, but allowed the case to proceed on two federal civil rights counts seeking a combined $200,000 in damages. In an order signed March... Read More

The City of Marion is describing the Alabama Attorney General’s investigation into $1.7 million in unaccounted-for water and sewer payments as a routine administrative matter, even as the city council met Monday evening with no public discussion of the inquiry on its agenda. In a statement posted to the city’s Facebook page on Friday, April... Read More

The Hale County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Citizens Firearms Safety Course for individuals aged 19 and above. The two-part course begins with a classroom session on Saturday, April 11, at 9:00 a.m. at the Hale County Courthouse. Part two will be held at a designated firing range, potentially on the same day or... Read More

Did you know there are senior activity centers right here in your community? Senior activity centers offer older adults a place to socialize, stay active, and enjoy nutritious meals in a welcoming environment. Participants can take part in activities like exercise classes, games, educational programs, and special events while building friendships and staying connected. These... Read More