Rural development nonprofit brings small business support to Black Belt
Communities Unlimited, an Arkansas-based rural development nonprofit, has begun expanding small business support across Alabama’s Black Belt, including Perry County. The initiative... Read More
Hudson named state’s Southwest Regional forester
Cedric Hudson of Perry County has been named Southwest Regional Forester for the Alabama Forestry Commission, the agency announced this week. He... Read More
Branching Out: Forestry Commission Gives Away Trees at Piggly Wiggly
Community members gathered Tuesday, March 3rd at Marion Piggly Wiggly for the Alabama Forestry Commission’s Annual Tree Giveaway, an event aimed at... Read More
Sumac Cottage launches spring programs with live music and art exhibition
Friday night’s ‘Sumac Sundowner’ will feature related works from songwriter Tim Higgins and artist Casey Roberts Sumac Cottage will launch its lineup... Read More
She fell pursuing a suspect, now former UPD chief is pursuing the city
The former chief of the Uniontown Police Department has filed a workers’ compensation lawsuit against the City of Uniontown, alleging she was... Read More
Perry County man charged with felony drug possession in Greensboro
A Marion man faces three felony drug charges after an arrest in Greensboro last week. Tony Cardell Williams, 38, of 113 Cahaba... Read More
Planting tips for spring gardening
Preparing the soil is key to a good garden The rich soil of the Black Belt region is like gold to home... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
“How do you even make a pie crust?” I found myself asking this very question over the years anytime I approached making... Read More
Mrs. Eola Louise King-Hogue
Mrs. Eola Louise King-Hogue, 88, passed away on February 24, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1937. A viewing will be... Read More