Five Halloween events set in Marion from Oct. 22 to 31
Five Halloween events are set in Marion from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Saturday, Oct. 31: a carnival, two trunk or treats and two parties. Diversicare of Marion will hold a Halloween Carnival from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at 505 E. Lafayette St., the former Perry County Nursing Home. Admission is $1, with... Read More
New Pete the Cat books at the Marion Perry County Library
Shaiel and Rayah spent time at the Marion Perry County Library on Wednesday, Oct. 14, looking over its new collection of Pete the Cat books. The library also has new books for all ages and invites readers to come by and see them.
Breast cancer walk set for Oct. 24 at Siloam Baptist
The Marion Military Institute Breast Cancer Walk is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Siloam Baptist Church, 505 Washington St., Marion. The walk will honor breast cancer survivors and bring awareness to the community. Walkers are asked to wear pink.
Byron Watson
Byron Watson, 77, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died October 16 while engaged in one of his cherished pastimes, hunting. Born on May 21, 1949, in Atmore, Byron was the son of William B. Watson and Twynette W. Yeager. He grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors, a passion that would... Read More
Joe Phillip Horne
Joe Phillip Horne, 86, died October 15 after a sudden, brief illness. He was born May 3, 1940, in Heiberger to David Boyd Horne and Alma Duke Horne. Joe grew up as the youngest of seven siblings, surrounded by loving parents, extended family, and many stories told on the front porch. Those early years shaped... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
At some point, growing up around here, everyone’s heard about how much mama’s little baby loves shortenin’ bread. When I was whisking around the kitchen Sunday morning, my mind started wondering where on earth a song like that came from. Folk music has a way of just popping up as far as recorded history goes,... Read More
Berean Baptist Church sets annual Men’s Day for Nov. 15
Berean Baptist Church, 804 Washington St., will hold its annual Men’s Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. The Rev. Oscar Ford, pastor of Healing Spring Baptist Church in Marion and St. James Baptist Church in Selma, is the guest minister. The theme is “Iron Sharpens Iron,” from Proverbs 27:17. The Rev. Willie Shears is... Read More
Waller Davis
Thessalonia Waller Davis, 90, died October 12. She was born December 13, 1935. A public viewing was held Friday, October 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Glen White Memorial Funeral Home in Uniontown. The funeral service was held Saturday, October 17, at noon at First Missionary Baptist Church in Uniontown. Burial followed at 1:30... Read More
Nell Belcher
Nell Belcher, 66, died October 13. Nell Belcher was born June 16, 1960. A memorial service was held Sunday, October 18, at 1 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service in Marion. Melvin Miller Funeral Service of Marion directed.
Francis Marion fall break starts today, Oct. 22-Oct. 26
Francis Marion School is out for fall break from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Monday, Oct. 26. Students return Tuesday, Oct. 27. The school’s 2026-2027 Family Vacation Planning Guide lists the rest of the year’s breaks. The Obama holiday runs Saturday, Nov. 7, through Monday, Nov. 9, and students return Tuesday, Nov. 10. Thanksgiving break is... Read More