UMC conference votes to close historic Uniontown church
The historic Uniontown United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of Highway 61 and North Street, was officially closed on Monday during the annual meeting of the Alabama- West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. The closure is part of a broader decision affecting ten churches in Alabama and Florida, which were shuttered due... Read More
Perry students graduate from University of Alabama
A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of Alabama has proven to provide an abundant return on investment for graduates, setting the stage for legendary careers while also creating priceless experiences and memories. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth to help prepare future generations through its educational, cultural... Read More
VBS program will start Sunday, June 23 at Siloam Baptist Church in Marion
There are only a few days remaining until Siloam Baptist Church’s annual Vacation Bible School. Beginning June 23 and ending June 27, participants will meet at Siloam Baptist Church each night from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This year’s theme is Breaker Rock Beach. Students aged from Pre-K through sixth grade can enjoy crafts, music,... Read More
‘Summer Blast’ will start next Tuesday for Uniontown youth, register now
Summer Blast Uniontown will begin next week on Tuesday, June 25 and continue through Thursday, June 27. A summer program open to youth aged between 7 and 18 years of age, the Summer Blast will meet each day at the Uniontown Recreation Center from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The Recreation Center is located at... Read More
Turner says county will provide dumpsters, grant one month garbage bill break for customers amid delays
Large dumpsters will be distributed throughout Perry County for citizens to use at their disposal beginning the week of July 7 and continuing through July 20. Each Perry County Commissioner’s district will receive a dumpster that can be used for community clean ups. The announcement came through Perry County Commission Chairman, Albert Turner, Jr.’s, social... Read More
WAPT upgrades fleet, announces upcoming driver recruiting efforts
For over the past 20 years, West Alabama Public Transportation has provided public transportation to rural communities faced with challenging transportation issues. Residents of the nine-county service area are able to use services for medical, dental, shopping, pay bills and visiting. Recently, such destinations as cancer treatment centers and dialysis appointments have been exceptionally high... Read More
Marion man arrested on charges of trafficking methamphetamine
Complaint also includes charges related to possession of multiple other substances State agents arrested a Perry County man on multiple drug charges, including trafficking methamphetamine, on June 14. Robert Paul Underwood, 55, of Marion, was apprehended by officers and is currently being held in Perry County Jail, according to court records. Underwood faces several drug-related... Read More
Emergency proclamation removing oversight requirements on mayoral spending fails Monday
Council agrees to take up issue again at emergency meeting set for Thursday evening at City Hall Mayor Dexter Hinton’s proposal that he says would expedite the resolution of the city’s water and sewer problems hit a stumbling block during Monday night’s Marion city council meeting. A proposed proclamation that would grant the mayor emergency... Read More
Many elderly, disabled in Alabama in need of foster care, state DHR can help
Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults can often find themselves in more vulnerable circumstances and in need of special care. The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is helping by finding adult foster homes to assist older adults who may have trouble caring for themselves. Adult foster care helps those elderly and disabled adults stay in... Read More
Marion faces fines for continued water and sewer violations
The City of Marion is under scrutiny from both federal and state environmental regulators due to significant and ongoing violations concerning its water and sewer systems. This week, the Times- Standard-Herald obtained documents revealing a proposed consent order from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and an Administrative Compliance Order from the United States... Read More