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

Newly-obtained public records indicate that Marion came dangerously close to losing state funding for its planned water and sewer system repairs and upgrades due to missed deadlines and inadequate fiscal planning and controls. Documents released following an open records request show state environmental officials warned in January that the city was in immediate danger of... Read More

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. Dual Enrollment allows eligible high school students to enroll in college classes at the same time... Read More