Rural Communities Deal with Increase in Dangerous Alcohol Usage
Ed. note: This study, with its focus on alcohol issues facing rural areas, is particularly relevant to the Black Belt. It was led by Audra Warren Morrison, a Greensboro native and graduate of Southern Academy. by Liz Carey, The Daily YonderJune 9, 2022 In an effort to combat growing rates of dangerous alcohol use, a... Read More
Youth league baseball starts in Marion on June 6
Youth baseball is coming to the city of Marion starting Monday, June 6th. The league was started and is overseen by Marion City Councilmember Bernard Arrington. Teams plan to play on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The first game is Monday, June 6th at 5:45. The league is sponsored by the Perry County County Commission... Read More
Special regional hiring event in Greensboro on June 9
West AlabamaWorks! and the City Greensboro would like to invite you to a hiring event. The hiring event will be held Thursday, June 9th from 2pm to 6pm hosted at the National Guard Armory located at 515 Greene Street, Greensboro, Alabama. The goal of the hiring event is to reach individuals that are not working... Read More
DCH looks to fill 100+ open positions during upcoming hiring event
West AlabamaWorks! will partner with DCH Health System for a virtual hiring event, June 8th through June 15th for those interested in working in the healthcare industry in West Alabama. “We are excited to partner with West AlabamaWorks! on this Virtual Recruitment Event. The pandemic has presented unique challenges for our community and health care... Read More
Deadlines near for absentee voting in June 21 runoff election
The absentee voting period for the June 21stPrimary Runoff Election began on May 25, 2022. Ahead of the June 21st Primary Runoff Election, Secretary Merrill would like to inform Alabama voters of several important upcoming absentee voting deadlines. It is important to note that the official recognition of Juneteenth as a state holiday on Monday, June 20th mandates that the... Read More
Leaders from the Community Foundation of Uniontown spent last Friday afternoon hanging American flags throughout the town in observation of the Memorial Day holiday.
Foundation members said they would like to thank the donors who made this effort possible. “Through donations allocated for American flags, we are closer to having every pole in downtown flying an American flag and one step closer to being able to have an American flag for each veteran’s grave for Veterans’ Day in November,”... Read More
Annie Essex scholarship announces four 2022 recipients
The Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Committee Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients. In loving memory of the late Annie Essex, her family and friends initiated the Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2005 to award scholarships to graduating seniors within the Perry County School System. Continued implementation of this program will enable us to keep Annie’s legacy... Read More
Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship announces four 2022 recipients
In loving memory of the late Annie Essex, her family and friends initiated the Annie Essex Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2005 to award scholarships to graduating seniors within the Perry County School System. Continued implementation of this program will enable us to keep Annie’s legacy of service and generosity alive, as well as, promote, foster,... Read More
Sanders, Stewart will run off for State Sen. District 23 nomination June 21
A primary runoff election is scheduled for the state of Alabama on June 21. Several elections from the May 24 primary will be decided in the runoff, including races in the Black Belt or including Black Belt candidates. For the Democratic nomination for Governor, Yolanda Flowers will face off against Malika Sanders-Fortier of Selma. For... Read More
Low turnout marks elections in Perry, Black Belt, statewide
Last Tuesday’s statewide primary election was marked by low turnout in the Black Belt and statewide. Statewide voter turnout in both the Democratic and Republican primaries was estimated at only 23%, according to Alabama’s Secretary of State. The election decided, among other matters, both parties’ candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate. In the Black Belt,... Read More