After aborted May 20 meeting, council discusses water leaks, grant applications, culvert repair
Marion City Council met Monday night, June 3, for its first scheduled meeting of June. Shortly after calling the meeting to order... Read More
Nelson graduates from Alabama State University
Breonna Nelson, a resident of Marion, AL, graduated from Alabama State University (ASU) at the ASU Stadium in Montgomery, AL on Friday,... Read More
MMI Alumnus, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey speaks at 2024 graduation
On Saturday, May 11, Marion Military Institute (MMI) welcomed U.S. Rep. Mike Carey as the college’s 2024 Commencement Speaker, 33 years after... Read More
Tourism generated $3.8 billion for Black Belt in 2023, says study
Tourism in Alabama’s 23- county Black Belt region generated an annual economic impact of $3.8 billion in 2023 and accounted for about... Read More
Hale County High School holds Graduation exercises on Monday, May 13
Graduation was held on May 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Shelton State Gymnasium. Valedictorian: Mackenzie CosterSalutatorian: Julie TorresClass Officers:President: Makayla... Read More
Applications open for 2024 Lincolnite Club scholarship, deadline is May 30
The 2024 National Scholarship Committee of the Lincolnite Club, Inc. is offering financial assistance to eligible students who might qualify for our... Read More
Alabama Heirs Property Alliance helps families in need navigate complicated inheritance situations
Heirs property is common in Alabama. In fact, there is land in every county that is classified as heirs property, also known... Read More
Federal judge denies motion for special election in Newbern
A federal judge has denied a request for a special election in November from Patrick Braxton, a Newbern resident who claims to... Read More
Cadet Joshua Gandy was playing golf at Marion Military Institute’s Golf Course
On April 24, Cadet Joshua Gandy was playing golf at Marion Military Institute’s Golf Course. He teed off from one of the... Read More