Breakthrough Charter School celebrates first class of graduating seniors in Class of 2026
Breakthrough Charter School’s first graduating class walked across the stage one by one in the school auditorium to receive their diplomas recently. Each student had chosen a person who helped them during their school years — a parent, grandparent, teacher, or sibling — to place a robe on their shoulders and a cap on their... Read More
Ivey awards over $500k in grants to victims’ assistance organizations
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded five grants totaling $577,607 to assist victims, pursue offenders, train court officials, and prosecute cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. “The victims of these crimes are especially vulnerable and require compassionate assistance. In addition, all those involved in bringing perpetrators to justice should be thoroughly trained on... Read More
Greensboro High School Class of 2026
The Greensboro High School Class of 2026 graduated on Tuesday, May 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the GHS Gymnasium. Graduates included: Elijah Demond Andrews, Antavion Markell Benison, Markeise DaWayne O’Neal Brown, Janiya Burch, Alanna Alfonise Burrell, Donnavon Rashad Caddell, Xavian Deshawn Conner, Destinee Myriana Crispin, JaMaya Lashay Crispin, Demarii Silas Doss, LeeSamuel SaDerrius Edwards, Markcus... Read More
Trés Taylor exhibit will be in Greensboro from May 15 through June 15
The Engle Gallery of Greensboro is pleased to present an exhibition of works by celebrated Alabama artist Trés Taylor. The show will be on display at the Engle Gallery Annex, located at Evelyn B&B, 1404 Tuscaloosa Street, from May 15 through June 15. Trés Taylor is a contemporary self-taught painter living in Selma, Alabama. With... Read More
Get ready for 6th annual Black Belt Birding Festival
Alabama Audubon celebrates birds of this historic region at summer event The sixth annual BLACK BELT BIRDING FESTIVAL will take place July 31 through August 2, 2026. Highlighting the birds, history, and heritage of Alabama’s Black Belt region, the festival brings together the joy of birding with the benefits of ecotourism to a region of... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
White meat or dark? Breast or thigh? Well, if I’m picking, it’s always gonna be a thigh … or a drumstick. I had the misfortune of growing up in a world where fried chicken is as secondhand as the news. I mean, it feels like every time I’m in Tuscaloosa, there’s some new chicken place... Read More
Jones, Tuberville win gubernatorial primaries; multiple statewide races headed to June runoff
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville won their respective party primaries for governor on Tuesday, setting up a marquee general election matchup to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey. Jones dominated the six-candidate Democratic field with 286,416 votes, or 78.63 percent of 364,280 cast. Will Boyd finished second with 35,249 votes. Tuberville... Read More
Help place flags this weekend at Marion Cemetery
The Marion Cemetery Association Board will place United States flags in the Marion Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, at 9:30 a.m. In the event of rain, the alternate times will be 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, or 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 24. The flags have once again been donated by a loyal family.... Read More
Walta Mae Kennie
Walta Mae Kennie, 83, of Marion, passed away on May 10, 2026. She was born December 10, 1942. She served Perry County for many years in government administration, serving as clerk of the Perry County Commission and later as County Administrator when that position was created. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, May 16,... Read More