MPD investigating two weekend shootings in Marion
Marion Police Chief Tony Bufford said his department was investigating two unrelated shootings that occurred in town over the past weekend. The first incident occurred in the Thompson Street vicinity at around 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening. Bufford said in an interview this week that that shooting was still under investigation. The second, in which the... Read More
One person dies at Uniontown landfill on Monday, few details
Ed. Note: The Herald has since learned the identity of the victim of the fatal accident at Arrowhead landfill Monday. The updated story is linked here, and below. UPDATE: Follow link below for updated story Members of Uniontown City Council acknowledged a tragedy at the landfill south of town at their meeting Monday night. One... Read More
‘Biker Sunday’ is May 22 at Bible Methodist
You are cordially invited to “Biker Sunday” at the Greensboro Bible Methodist Church, located at 2006 South St. (the intersection of South & Seay Streets). This year’s “Biker Sunday” service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall following the church service. For more information, please contact Pastor Steve... Read More
Jimmie Jones
Jimmie Jones of Uniontown died Sunday, May 15 in Birmingham at the age of 88. He was born February 28, 1933. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary Baptist Church Cemetery on St. Mary Road in Uniontown with Philip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home directing.
Pauline Crenshaw
Pauline Crenshaw of Uniontown died Friday, May 13 in Birmingham at the age of 85. She was born September 18, 1936. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Pauling Place Cemetery in Thomaston with Philip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home directing.
15 Years Ago in the Perry County Herald May 10, 2007
At the Perry County Courthouse on Wednesday, Mattie Atkins carried a sign bearing pictures of a young man in cap and gown that read, “Justice for Jimmy.” Reporters and television crews milled around all morning waiting for any news at all. People around Marion wondered aloud what result the Grand Jury, called back into session... Read More
Place flags, honor veterans at Marion Cemetery on Saturday, May 28
The Marion Cemetery Associations, Inc. board members will host a flag decorating of local veterans’ graves for Memorial Day. “Please come help our members place flags for all of our veterans,” said board members. Volunteers will meet in the Marion Cemetery on Saturday, May 28, at 9:00 a.m. American flags will be available. If you... Read More
150 Years Ago in the Marion Commonwealth May 16, 1872
Two Fine Milk Cows with nursing calves for sale at very moderate prices. Apply at this office. Died – In Mobile, on the 1st day of May, 1872, Mr. Peyton B. Mason, formerly of Marion, in the 26th year of his life. Come and See! – There will be a meeting of the Washington Commandery,... Read More
120 Years Ago in the Marion Democrat May 15, 1902
Some people will pay $25 to $40 for a few wedding invitations off at Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, or New York when they can get just as good at the Democrat office for 5 or 6. Don’t that seem strange to you! Mr. T. B. Crenshaw returned this week from Nanafalia with his two brothers, Jack... Read More
Judy Lee Fondren Bowles
Judy Lee (Fondren) Bowles, 68, of Warrenton, Missouri, went to her heavenly home on May 14, 2022. She was born to Allen Patterson Fondren and Isabel Duncan Fondren in Moundville, AL on July 15, 1953. Judy graduated from Hale County High School, and went on to Livingston University after graduation. She was married to Charles... Read More