Charles Lightsey
Charles Arthur Lightsey, known to family as “PawPaw,” passed away at the age of 82 on March 4, 2022 in Bessemer, Alabama.... Read More
UA’s Education Policy Center says Black Belt students lag in STEM proficiency, Perry at only 5%
The Education Policy Center at the University of Alabama, released a brief on STEM education in the Black Belt region as a... Read More
Perry County Board of Education Superintendent leads charge to ease teacher certification requirements
Alabama educators and officials recently recommended suspending requirements for teachers in the state to take the Praxis content knowledge test. A committee... Read More
As Black Belt tops state in high gas prices, local leaders warn tax repeal could doom Highway 69 expansion
In recent days, gas prices have soared nationwide and Alabama has not been immune to the hike. Everyday consumers and local governments... Read More
Commission approves new office for E-911, announces grants for local fire departments
Perry County Volunteer Fire Departments are eligible for grants from the State of Alabama. Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner announced the... Read More
‘Next time, I won’t be by myself,’ says Clements Street resident to Marion council
Jackson says city leaders have had two years to repair hydrant A resident of the Clements Street area in Marion told the... Read More
Controlled burn that wasn’t spurs new Marion city fire ordinance
A controlled burn that wasn’t prompted Marion’s City Council to revise its city ordinances Tuesday night, March 7. The mayor and council... Read More
Rams announce baseball schedule for 2022
Francis Marion School has released its 2022 baseball schedule. Francis Marion will open the season Thursday, February 24, at 3:30 p.m. against... Read More
Newbern Library celebrating launch of space telescope Saturday
The Newbern Library will be celebrating the launch of the James Webb Telescope on Saturday, February 26, at 10:30 a.m. The telescope... Read More