Marion Military Institute has acquired a state-of-the-art fire truck
Marion Military Institute has acquired a state-of-the-art fire truck: the E One Rescue Pumper truck, built on a Freightliner chassis, holds a 1,000-gallon tank with a Hale QMAX 1,500 gallon per min pump. The truck, along with MMI’s Fire Training Tower, will serve as the primary training components of the school’s growing First Responder Program,... Read More
City of Marion annual Christmas parade will be Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:00
The City of Marion will host its 2025 Christmas Parade and “Christmas on the Square” celebration on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in downtown Marion. The evening parade will roll along Washington Street as part of the Christmas on the Square festivities, with holiday lights and decorations planned throughout the downtown area. The... Read More
Marion’s 2022 audit reveals ongoing weaknesses
Revenue from struggling water system is Marion’s sole positive position, while city ran a general fund deficit of over $1 million for the year The Times-Standard-Herald has obtained a copy of Banks, Finley, and White’s outside audit of the City of Marion’s 2022 fiscal year. The long-delayed audit shows a negative General Fund balance, unrecorded... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Dec 11, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION DATES: December 4, 2025, December 11, 2025, December 18, 2025NEWSPAPER: The Times-Standard-Herald NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Donna S. Cooley and Christopher Hudson, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee... Read More
ABBA launches 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest
Webb Pass harvested this buck while hunting with his grandfather and entered it into last year’s ALBBAA Big Buck Photo Contest. (Photo courtesy of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association) Alabama’s Black Belt has earned a reputation as one of America’s premiere deer hunting destinations, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to... Read More
Mary Alice Jackson
Mary Alice Jackson, 106, died Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born January 10, 1919. With deep love and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, her family announced her transition from this life on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Mrs. Jackson’s long life was a testament to faith, strength and grace. She touched many hearts through... Read More
Hoggle named to ‘The 87’ at Troy Univ
Haley Hoggle of Moundville, AL, has been selected by Troy University as a member of “The 87”. The 87, formerly Who’s Who, recognizes juniors, seniors and graduate students who have excelled in campus leadership and in their academic area. Selections are made based on academic standing, community service, leadership ability and potential for continued success.... Read More
Rhone will keynote Shelton graduation ceremony December 12
All events are open to the public. Ceremonies will take place in the Martin Campus Gymnasium and will be live-streamed on the College’s YouTube channel. It is important to note that doors will remain closed after each ceremony begins. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating. Overflow seating will be available in the... Read More
Historic photo exhibit will open today at 10:00 on Lincoln School campus
An exhibit of historic civil rights photographs by the late photographer Matt Herron will open in Marion next week, part of a community-led effort to return his images to the places and people they depict. “Matt Herron: A Living Archive” will be on display Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Phillips Memorial... Read More