August 2026

The Town of Newbern will host a free evening of small business support Thursday, August 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at...

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...

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...

Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association

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...

MPD releases July activity report

The Marion Police Department released the following monthly activity report for July. Reports taken July 4 – Eluding police, Highway 14July 4...

Angela Courtland Carlisle

Angela Courtland Carlisle, 40, passed away August 2. She was born November 22, 1985. Public viewing will be held Friday, August 14,...

Deadline nears for PC Styles Cosmetology Program applications

Perry County School System students interested in cosmetology have until Tuesday, August 18, to apply for the PC Styles Cosmetology Program. The...

White Dirt: A southern tradition researchers hope to understand

Across Alabama and the wider South, some people eat white dirt. They may call it white dirt, chalk, kaolin, sour dirt, red...

Perry County Schools remind families of new state school attendance law