Charles Maurice Nichols
Charles “Chief” Maurice Nichols Sr., 94, of Marion died October 5. He was born September 7, 1932, in Sprott to Troy B.... Read More
Willie Lee Thrash, Sr.
Willie Lee Thrash Sr., 83, died September 12. He was born August 9, 1943. A public viewing was held Friday, October 9,... Read More
Throw & Go contest offers Magic City Classic tickets
The Black Belt Community Foundation’s Throw & Go contest is open, with the winner receiving two tickets to the Magic City Classic... Read More
Kids and Kin classes for relative caregivers set at Marion library through Dec.
The Family Guidance Center of Alabama’s Kids and Kin program has scheduled free classes for grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives... Read More
County solid waste customers can now pay online or by phone
Perry County Solid Waste customers can pay their bills online, sign up for autopay, e-billing and paperless billing, or pay by phone... Read More
Perry County fifth graders’ math proficiency rose to 38.89 percent, Wallace say
Math proficiency among Perry County fifth graders rose from 3.57 percent in the 2022-23 school year to 38.89 percent in 2024-25, Wallace... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Slop, slop, everywhere, but not a bit to eat. That’s how many editorialists are describing our current state of affairs. If I... Read More
Marion Veterinary Clinic asks for pet food donations for its shelter animals
Marion Veterinary Clinic is asking for donations of dog and cat food for the animals in its shelter: food for adult dogs... Read More
Eagle Grove Missionary Baptist marks 132nd anniversary with homecoming Oct. 25
Eagle Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1467 County Road 38, Marion, will celebrate its 132nd anniversary with a church homecoming service at 1... Read More
Terrance Earl Banks
Terrance Earl Banks, 42, of Fort Wayne, Ind., entered into eternal transition on September 29 at his residence. He was born July... Read More