Ala. Power seeks volunteers for spring waterway cleanups
Alabama Power has announced the 2026 schedule for Renew Our Rivers, its annual statewide waterway cleanup program, with several events planned near... Read More
Applications always fee-free at Alabama Community Colleges
Students who missed Free Application Week can still apply to college free of charge at their local community college. The Alabama Community... Read More
PCHPS Annual Low Country Boil Set for March 14
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society (PCHPS) will hold its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 14, from 5 to... 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
Weaver celebrates 100th birthday recently
World War II veteran Henry Clellan Weaver celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. On hand to mark the special... Read More
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