Perry County Sheriff’s Office to receive new patrol vehicle through state grant
The Perry County Sheriff’s Office will receive $44,170 in state grant funding for a new law enforcement vehicle, part of approximately $1.14 million in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to law enforcement agencies across Alabama. The grants, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds from the U.S. Department... Read More
‘Blue Shadows’ estate listed for sale after more than 80 years in May family
Blue Shadows, the well-known bed and breakfast and farm property on Alabama Highway 14 west of Greensboro, has been listed for sale for the first time since the home was built in 1941. The property includes approximately 74 acres of land, featuring large pecan trees, a formal garden, a nature trail, a barn, and a... Read More
West Ala. Regional Planning Organization sets upcoming meetings, including in Hale
The West Alabama Rural Planning Organization (RPO) will hold a series of public meetings this spring, including Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) meetings in six counties, followed by technical and policy committee meetings in May. The Hale County CTAC meeting will be held Tuesday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. at Moundville City Hall, 410 Market... Read More
Nancy K. Snodgrass
Nancy K. Snodgrass, 68, of Faunsdale, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Birmingham. She was born November 3, 1957. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 4, at 12:00 p.m. at Hoboken Baptist Church, 4041 Nicholsville Road, Sweet Water. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church, with burial to follow at Hoboken Cemetery.... Read More
Peggy Johnston Daniels
Peggy Johnston Daniels, 82, died Sunday, March 23, 2026. She was born August 2, 1943, in Moundville to George Rufus Johnston and Virginia Johnston. She was a member of Thomasville Baptist Church. Visitation was held at Sweet Water Baptist Church on Thursday, March 26, from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. service time, with Dr.... Read More
Bertha Louise Wilson
Bertha Louise Wilson, 72, of Akron, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born June 30, 1953, to the late Dock Myles and Annie G. Keys. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Jerusalem Stewart Baptist Church, 8615 Alabama Highway 60, Moundville, with Rev. James Dykes officiating. Mrs. Wilson received her... Read More
Marion Fire & Rescue issues burn ban as wildfires continue to spread across Alabama
Marion Fire & Rescue has issued an outdoor burn ban for the City of Marion, effective Thursday, March 26, until further notice, as wildfire conditions continue across the state. The ban was issued after the Alabama Forestry Commission warned of elevated fire weather conditions through the weekend. No burn permits will be issued by Marion... Read More
Uniontown faces loss of $5.9 million in water funding as ADEM deadline looms
State issues warning similar to one sent to Marion the same day The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has warned the City of Uniontown that it could lose nearly $6 million in federal funding for water infrastructure if the city cannot demonstrate it will finish the project on time. In a March 18 letter... Read More
Murder trial of Marion woman continued; new trial date set for September
The murder trial of Tomeka Desha White, 45, of Marion, has been continued for a fourth time after the case came before the Perry County Circuit Court for trial on March 30. Judge Marvin W. Wiggins entered an order the same day continuing the case by agreement of the parties. The trial is now reset... Read More
Delta Regional Authority and the Alabama Fire College
Leaders from the Delta Regional Authority and the Alabama Fire College joined Marion Military Institute officials on Tuesday for a successful audit visit highlighting the impact of DRA’s investment in MMI’s First Responder Program. The visit showcased MMI’s new Fire Training Engine Pumper and reinforced strong regional partnerships advancing workforce development and emergency response readiness... Read More