Sowing Seeds of Hope wraps up summer of community programs in Perry County
Sowing Seeds of Hope closed out a summer of housing, youth, health and outreach programs serving families across Perry County. For National Homeownership Month, the organization hosted a self-help housing workshop June 10 that provided 10 homeowners with information and resources for maintaining and protecting their homes. Youth programs continued through Seed Camp, offered in partnership with... Read More
Akin wins 7th District primary, runs strong in Perry
Birmingham Republican Ammie Akin won her party’s nomination for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District in the Aug. 11 special primary and will face U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell in November. District-wide, Akin took about 73 percent of the vote, 9,312 votes to 3,380 for David Perry of Selma, according to unofficial returns from the Secretary of State’s office. In... Read More
Marion council meeting moved to Aug. 26
The Marion City Council’s public hearing, budget work session and regular meeting, originally set for Monday, Aug. 17, have been postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Marion City Hall. The evening opens at 5 p.m. with a public hearing on a request for a variance to allow the parking and placement of a mobile home at... Read More
Classifieds Week of Aug 20, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, $1.25 per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Aug 20, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received by the Perry County Water Authority until 2:00 P.M., local time, Thursday, August 20, 2026, and then publicly opened and read aloud at the office at 108 W. Monroe Street, Marion, AL 36756 for furnishing all labor and materials and... Read More
Myrtle Couch Dunn
Myrtle Couch Dunn, 87, of Demopolis passed away August 1 at Woodhaven Manor. She was born September 24, 1938, in Marion Junction and grew up on a dairy farm near Scotts Station in Perry County. Her family moved to Demopolis in 1951 after her father’s death. Myrtle worked from a young age to help support... Read More
Free small business support session will be Aug. 20 in Newbern
The Town of Newbern will host a free evening of small business support Thursday, August 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Newbern Town Hall, 7777 Highway 61. The event, presented with Communities Unlimited, a nonprofit that works with rural communities and entrepreneurs across the South, is open to business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.... Read More
Marengo County historical society sets Rooster Auction and Membership Party Saturday, tickets for sale now
The Marengo County Historical Society will hold its Rooster Auction and Membership Party on Sat., Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Coplin Building, 203 E. Washington St. in Demopolis. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, live music by Trey Rowell, food and BYOB. Auction items include a painting by Sierra Murphy, a... Read More
Pollinator census returns August 21-22, and counters are needed
Anyone with a spare 15 minutes and a flowering plant can contribute to real scientific research this month. The Great Southeast Pollinator Census returns Friday and Saturday, August 21-22, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System is inviting residents of all ages to take part. Participants choose a flowering plant, watch it for 15 minutes, and... Read More
ALBBAA names Black Belt Birding Festival as first ‘Black Belt Signature Event’
Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Executive Director Pam Swanner presents the $5,000 grant check to Alabama Audubon to support the Alabama Black Belt Birding Festival’s continued growth and future programming. Pictured, from left, are Swanner, State Rep. Curtis Travis, Alabama Audubon executive director Dr. R. Scot Duncan, State Sen. Gerald Allen and Tim Higgins, coordinator... Read More