Cooking in the Black Belt
White meat or dark? Breast or thigh? Well, if I’m picking, it’s always gonna be a thigh … or a drumstick. I had the misfortune of growing up in a world where fried chicken is as secondhand as the news. I mean, it feels like every time I’m in Tuscaloosa, there’s some new chicken place... Read More
Jones, Tuberville win gubernatorial primaries; multiple statewide races headed to June runoff
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville won their respective party primaries for governor on Tuesday, setting up a marquee general election matchup to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey. Jones dominated the six-candidate Democratic field with 286,416 votes, or 78.63 percent of 364,280 cast. Will Boyd finished second with 35,249 votes. Tuberville... Read More
Help place flags this weekend at Marion Cemetery
The Marion Cemetery Association Board will place United States flags in the Marion Cemetery on Saturday, May 23, at 9:30 a.m. In the event of rain, the alternate times will be 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, or 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 24. The flags have once again been donated by a loyal family.... Read More
Walta Mae Kennie
Walta Mae Kennie, 83, of Marion, passed away on May 10, 2026. She was born December 10, 1942. She served Perry County for many years in government administration, serving as clerk of the Perry County Commission and later as County Administrator when that position was created. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, May 16,... Read More
Junior Golf returns to MMI in June
Marion Military Institute’s Junior Golf program will return this summer, running June 2 through June 25 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The program is open to youth ages 5 to 17 and costs $50 per child. An optional program t-shirt is available for $20. Checks should be made payable to the... Read More
Perry County Extension has successful Extension Week
Perry County proudly joined in the celebration of Extension Week, observed April 12–17, with a lively and engaging Open House held on Wednesday, April 15. The event brought together community members, Extension professionals, and special guests for an afternoon filled with learning, connection, and fun. The Open House showcased the wide range of programs and... Read More
Bennett leads Turner by eight votes in District 1 primary, Long and Harrison defend commission seats
Bennett received 395 votes to Turner’s 387, a margin of eight votes out of 782 cast in the race. The results do not include provisional ballots, which will be tabulated by the county canvassing board at noon on May 26 under state law. The results remain unofficial until that canvass is complete. Turner was appointed... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 21, 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 May 21, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Johns and Kirksey, Inc., has completed the Contract for, Ireland Athletic Center Roof Repair and Replacement Gymnasium, Marion, AL, Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL Owner and has made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons... Read More
Legal Notice Supplemental List of Registered Voters Perry County Alabama Primary Election May 19, 2026
I certify that the below-published list contains the names of qualified electors of Perry County, Alabama who were added to the voter rolls after the publication of the initial list of qualified electors on April 23, 2026, and who were registered as of May 7, 2026. Any elector whose name was inadvertently omitted from this... Read More