The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will hold its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Marion Female Seminary, located at 204 West Monroe Street in Marion. The meal includes shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and homemade desserts. Music will be provided by keyboard player TaDarius Dukes.... Read More

Legislation to move Perry County’s central voting center from the old National Guard Armory on Highway 14 to the newer armory building at 620 Magnolia Street in Marion has passed both chambers of the Alabama Legislature and is awaiting Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature. Senate Bill 301, sponsored by Sen. Robert Stewart (D-Selma), passed the Senate and House without opposition during the week of February 24. The bill establishes... Read More

After dominating their opponents in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 semifinal rounds, the R.C Hatch Bobcats and Francis Marion Lady Rams were eliminated from the 1A playoffs Monday, March 2, 2026 at the BJCC Legacy Arena. The Hubbertville Lions went on a 16-0 scoring spree in the fourth quarter to put defending Class 1A champion team R.C Hatch out of contention with a final score of 71-60.... Read More

A Marion City Council meeting ended abruptly Monday night after Mayor Dexter Hinton declared the session adjourned without a council vote following a tense executive session in which at least one council member walked out in apparent protest over a proposed policy restricting public access to city records. Councilmembers Tommy Kennie, Ann Lecroy, Willie Jackson, and Stanley Kennie were present. Councilmember Jeremy... Read More

The Hale County Lions Club has generously donated $5,000 to support the development of a new Emergency Department at Hale County Hospital — a contribution that will be matched dollar-for-dollar through the Hale County Community Foundation, doubling the impact of the gift. Through a generous matching initiative administered by the Hale County Community Foundation, an... Read More