Niche names MMI state’s top community college 
Marion Military Institute has been ranked the number one community college in Alabama in Niche.com’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings, and placed 11th... Read More
Muckle’s Ridge Festival will return to Marion May 2, vendor signups open
The Muckle’s Ridge Festival is returning to the Perry County Courthouse Square in historic downtown Marion on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly festival,... Read More
Perry leads Alabama in gas prices, and the gap is growing
Motorists in Perry County are paying more at the pump than anywhere else in Alabama, a pattern that has persisted for months... Read More
Johnny Earl Bennett
Johnny Earl Bennett, 72, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at his granddaughter’s home, with his wife by his side. Johnny... Read More
Perry organization receives $370,875 grant for business incubator
A Perry County organization has been awarded a $370,875 grant through the Innovate Alabama Network program to establish the Harris Business Incubator,... Read More
Marion installs new pump at water treatment station
The City of Marion Water Department installed a new high service pump at the city’s Water Treatment Plant this week, requiring a... Read More
Sewell hosting grants workshop this Friday, March 20, in Tuscaloosa
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is hosting a 2026 Grants Workshop on Friday, March 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the... Read More
Meeting on septic tank program is March 25 in North Perry
Black Belt Women Rising will hold a septic tank interest meeting on March 25 at 6 p.m. at the North Perry Fire... Read More
Council considered water contracts, garbage truck purchase at postponed Wednesday meeting
The Marion City Council met Wednesday evening with a full plate of spending decisions, including a proposed garbage truck purchase approaching a... Read More
Rail trail project feasibility study on track for April completion
A feasibility study examining the potential for a multi-use rail trail connecting Selma, Marion, Greensboro, and Newbern is on track for completion by April, with... Read More