Retired Marion business owner ‘Boy Gene’ Harris dies at 84
Eugene N. Harris of Marion died March 7 at age 84. He was born July 11, 1937, in Birmingham, to Joe Harris... Read More
UA’s Education Policy Center says Black Belt students lag in STEM proficiency, Perry at only 5%
The Education Policy Center at the University of Alabama, released a brief on STEM education in the Black Belt region as a... Read More
Perry County Board of Education Superintendent leads charge to ease teacher certification requirements
Alabama educators and officials recently recommended suspending requirements for teachers in the state to take the Praxis content knowledge test. A committee... Read More
As Black Belt tops state in high gas prices, local leaders warn tax repeal could doom Highway 69 expansion
In recent days, gas prices have soared nationwide and Alabama has not been immune to the hike. Everyday consumers and local governments... Read More
Water issues still plague Marion residents: W. Cornelia St. residents ‘can’t brush their teeth’
Water quality and service issues have plagued Marion’s water system since last year. At their first March meeting on Monday night, March... Read More
Commission approves Marion office for E-911, announces $120k in grants for local fire departments
Perry County Volunteer Fire Departments are eligible for grants from the State of Alabama. Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner announced the... Read More
Council stalls on approving last meeting’s minutes
Marion’s City Council meeting began Monday night with a false start. Councilmembers noticed that the agenda they had been distributed for the... Read More
Commission approves new office for E-911, announces grants for local fire departments
Perry County Volunteer Fire Departments are eligible for grants from the State of Alabama. Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner announced the... Read More
