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 occasion was his two daughters, one daughter-with-love, 12 grandchildren, and 13.5 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-grand nieces and nephews, and one great, great-grand niece and three great, great-grand nephews.... 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 formally launched Oct. 1 through a USDA Rural Business Development Grant. Since then, the organization has received about 18 referrals across Perry, Marengo, Choctaw, Dallas and Greene counties, with roughly 10 entrepreneurs now... 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 will officially assume the role on March 16. Hudson, a Uniontown resident, was selected from a field of five candidates to fill the vacancy left by Benji Elmore’s retirement. State Forester Rick Oates... 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 promoting conservation and encouraging residents to enhance their home landscapes with native species. Among the volunteers offering support was Katrina Easley, Perry County Extension Director, along with staff from the Perry County Extension... 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 of Spring programs on Friday, March 13th with their second Sumac Sundowner event, featuring the work of textile artist Casey Roberts (Marion, AL) and musician Tim Higgins (Greensboro, AL). Featured Artists and Performances... Read More
She fell pursuing a suspect, now former UPD chief is pursuing the city
The former chief of the Uniontown Police Department has filed a workers’ compensation lawsuit against the City of Uniontown, alleging she was injured in April 2024 when she fell from an attic while pursuing a suspect. Background of the Plaintiff Pamela Wilson, a Uniontown native and graduate of R.C. Hatch High School, was the first... Read More
Perry County man charged with felony drug possession in Greensboro
A Marion man faces three felony drug charges after an arrest in Greensboro last week. Tony Cardell Williams, 38, of 113 Cahaba Heights, Marion, was arrested March 9 on charges stemming from an incident at approximately 3:18 a.m. on March 7 at the Griffin-Mandela apartments in Greensboro. He was charged with three felony counts of... Read More
Planting tips for spring gardening
Preparing the soil is key to a good garden The rich soil of the Black Belt region is like gold to home gardeners. Lovely home gardens require planning and regular attention. The Tuskegee University Extension Program offers several tips to help with your gardening needs. Select a planting site that has full sun. Vegetables do... Read More
David Thornton
David Thornton, 92, of Newbern, died March 5, 2026, in Greensboro. He was born March 12, 1933. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, at 1:30 p.m. at New Mission Church, County Road 20, Newbern, with burial following at Croom Cemetery in Newbern.
Cooking in the Black Belt
“How do you even make a pie crust?” I found myself asking this very question over the years anytime I approached making a pie. Up until last summer, I relied on the cookie crust variety of pie or store bought crusts—both frozen and refrigerated. It was in June of last year that I put my... Read More