Perry races drew challengers as election qualifying closed this week
Qualifying has closed for Perry County’s 2026 party primaries, setting the ballot for a full slate of Democratic contests and one Republican... Read More
Questions remain as Marion votes to advertise municipal court position vacancies
The Marion City Council voted Tuesday night, Jan. 20, to advertise for the positions of municipal court magistrate, municipal judge, and municipal... Read More
ADEM files suit against City of Marion for environmental violations
Suit alleges city failed to act on repeated warnings, has operated illegal dump at city shop since at least 2019 The Alabama... Read More
Opera House will host story workshop on Jan. 31
A storytelling workshop led by nationally acclaimed storyteller Delores Hydock is planned at the Greensboro Opera House on Saturday, Jan. 31. The... Read More
100 Black Men of West Ala. to hold heart health event in Tuscaloosa on Jan. 31
The 100 Black Men of West Alabama, Inc. will host a community event titled “Our Hearts and Health Matter” on Saturday, January... Read More
Utility assistance available for residents of Hale, Perry
Community Service Programs of West Alabama is now scheduling appointments for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) help with power bills,... Read More
Cooking in the Black Belt
This past weekend, we had family from North Carolina down to visit; which called for the Jefferson County bunch to come and... Read More
Annual Methodist Soup Sale Will Be Held Wednesday, February 4
Marion Methodist Church will hold its annual soup sale on Wednesday, February 4. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from church members or by calling the church office at... Read More
Ivey launches flood notification system
Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the 2026 Regular Session Tuesday evening by delivering her ninth State of the State address, announcing she... Read More