PCWA receives funds to replace outdated system water meters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 manual meter reading. The nonprofit authority, which serves more than 1,100 connections in and around Marion, recently closed on financing that will allow it to replace 400 of its roughly 30-year-old, manually read... 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 alleged abuse that dates back to 2022. According to Perry County District Court records, Richard Thomas Vanderslice, 60, of Uniontown, was arrested Feb. 4, 2026, by Uniontown Police Chief Michael Kiser. Two separate... 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 expenses Newly-obtained public records indicate that Marion came dangerously close to losing state funding for its planned water and sewer system repairs and upgrades due to missed deadlines and inadequate fiscal planning and... Read More
Classifieds Week of Feb 12, 2026
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. — MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Feb 12, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE Relating to Perry County; to establish a new voting center. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. There is established a new voting center in Perry County to serve the voters of Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. The new voting center shall be located at the New National Guard... 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 the library, 7840 Highway 61 in Newbern. The session will be led by an attorney with Legal Services Alabama and will focus on helping residents understand heirs’ property and how to protect family... 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 and recent graduates interested in government and public service are invited to apply for a chance to spend the summer working closely with Rep. Sewell’s staff on a variety of important legislative, communications,... 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 Planter.” Comprised of ten works by Perry County–based textile artist Casey Roberts, the show’s theme centers on the cosmic connections present in agrarian communities for generations. This show also serves as an ode... 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 Sunday after church and baked some peanut butter cookies. Now, you might be familiar with the Magic Peanut Butter Cookie—so-called because it comes together with only three ingredients: sugar, eggs, and (of course)... 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. Jan. 26: A runaway was reported and safely returned. Jan. 27: An alarm call was reported at Marion Manor. Jan. 27: A report of theft of property, second degree (firearm) was taken on... Read More