PCWA receives funds to replace outdated system water meters
A new loan from Communities Unlimited is helping the Perry County Water Authority modernize its aging system and move away from time-consuming... Read More
Uniontown man charged with human trafficking
A Uniontown man is being held without bond in the Perry County Jail on human trafficking and child sex charges stemming from... Read More
Delays nearly lost Marion millions in water funding
Letters from ADEM call out audit delays, ‘inadequate’ fiscal plan, say city can’t afford to spend water and sewer revenues on other... Read More
Heris property program at Newbern Library on February 11
The Newbern Public Library will host a “Heirs Property Community Education” program on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at... Read More
Applications open now for Sewell’s 2026 District 7 internship
The Washington D.C. and district offices of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) are currently accepting applications for summer 2026 interns. College students... Read More
Roberts, Black Belt artist, will have solo show at Kentuck gallery tonight, Feb. 5
Today, Thursday, Feb. 5, the Teer Gallery at Kentuck Art Center in Northport will host the opening of “The Auguries of the... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
Remember last week how I said, “Maybe I love peanut butter more than I should?” Well, I gave up the ghost on... Read More
Marion Police Dept. weekly report log
Incidents Jan. 25: Assault and criminal trespass were reported on Fikes Perry Road. Jan. 26: Criminal trespass was reported on Lafayette Street.... Read More
Dispute over polling place leads to county clash over legal notice
Perry County’s effort to move its central voting center from one former National Guard armory to another has sparked confusion at the... Read More


