FMS track and field shaping up for a banner year following Bryant HS invitational
The Francis Marion Track and Field team competed at Paul Bryant High School on March 2nd with almost 900 athletes competing. The ladies placed 4th and the men placed 10th out of 18 teams. The only teams to beat the ladies were Sparkman High School (7A) and Northridge/Paul Bryant High Schools (6A). As usual, the... Read More
Edwards charged with attempted murder after Feb. 23 shooting in Hale
Greensboro Police have arrested a 36 year old man on charges of attempted murder here. Christopher Oneal Edwards, 36, of Greensboro, was arrested on February 29, 2024, on the charge of attempted murder. The criminal complaint against Edwards filed in Hale County District Criminal Court, alleges that he committed the offense on or about 7:00... Read More
Irene W. Watkins
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, has claimed the life of a Greensboro woman. Irene W. Watkins, 59, was fatally injured when the 2014 Cadillac XTS she was a passenger in collided head-on with the 2006 International tractor-trailer driven by Emmett L. Dukes, 38, of Selma. Watkins was pronounced... Read More
Stella Mae Wyatt
Stella Mae Wyatt passed away February 28. 2024 at the age of 87. She was born May 2, 1936 to the late James Melford Clements and Mattielean Coley Clements. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Virginia Roberts, Mary Jane Perez, Birdese Reid, Walter Clements, Virgil Clements and Leon Clements; children, Thomas Harris, Earl... Read More
Cora DeLois Hubbard Moore
Cora DeLois Hubbard Moore, 93 of Marion, AL went to her eternal home on February 27, 2024. She was born on June 27, 1930, in Bibb County, AL to Russaw Cleveland Hubbard and Samantha McElroy Hubbard. She was a loving wife, mother and business owner. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,... Read More
Community Easter Egg Hunt set for March 16 at Turner Park in Perry Co.
There will be a community easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 16, beginning at 3 PM. Hosted by Chelsea Williams and Jessica Essex of Exemplary Gifts, LLC., the event has an entrance fee of $5. With each ticket purchase, each child will be given a free hotdog, chips, and juice to drink. Participants are asked... Read More
Uniontown Parks and Rec fundraiser set for March 30
Uniontown Parks and Recreation will be holding their annual fundraiser on March 30, at the Eugene Mason Arena. The board will be hosting a basketball tournament with a grand prize of $500. Up to 8 teams of 10 players each are eligible to enter for the tournament and a chance at the cash prize. Those... Read More
Annual Low Country Boil will be Saturday, March 16 at Female Seminary
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society will host its annual Low Country Boil on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Marion Female Seminary located at 204 West Monroe Street, Marion, Alabama. The event promises a traditional feast including shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and homemade desserts. Live music for... Read More
Cahaba River watershed
On Friday, March 1, Francis Marion students in Mrs. B. Lucky’s 6th grade Science class got to learn about the Cahaba River watershed. The Cahaba Riverkeepers were on hand to provide more information on the diverse ecosystem in the watershed, considered one of the most biodiverse in the United States. Students engaged in an array... Read More
Perry inmate dies after jail beating last week, fellow inmate charged with murder
A Perry County inmate has been charged with murder after a beating in the Perry County Jail led to the death of another inmate. Damion Jason Allen, 26, of Marion, was initially charged with attempted murder in the beating of fellow inmate Frank Russell. According to the complaint filed by Perry County Sheriff’s Office, on... Read More