Sky’s the limit: Faith Roberta Bryant, Perry Co. student, earns spot in aviation and STEM-based summer camp
“Timidity does not inspire bold acts.” – Dr. Mae C. Jemison, 1st African American female Astronaut The often-quoted phrase: “The sky’s the limit”, really means that there is in fact no limit at all. For twentyseven (27) Alabama teens (ages from 12-16), during a three-day science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.)/Aviation Academy camp, learned just... Read More
Missing Moundville girl was last seen in Tuscaloosa
The Moundville Police Department is urgently seeking the community’s help in finding Rosa Harper. Rosa Maria Kelly Harper, who is 17 years old, has red and black hair and wears glasses. She was last spotted on August 3, 2023, around 3:00 pm, dressed in a black top with jogger pants near the 1800 block of... Read More
Former Akron town clerk pleads to using office for personal gain Monday
On August 7, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction of former Akron Town Clerk Diann Taylor, 43, on felony ethics and theft charges. Taylor appeared in Hale County Circuit Court and pled guilty to the allegations, which included using her office or official position for personal gain and first-degree theft. Taylor was ordered to... Read More
Woman sues city of Marion, former MPD chief and officer, alleging wrongful arrest and police brutality
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Marion, Alabama, former Chief of Police Damien Steele, and former Police Officer Lonnie Glenn. The plaintiff, Lucinda Shelton, a resident citizen of Perry County, alleges multiple counts of misconduct, including assault and battery, malicious prosecution, and false imprisonment. According to the complaint, on February 18, 2020,... Read More
Canceled meeting means city may not fix sewer line until after Aug. 21
Marion City Council’s first meeting for the month of August, scheduled to be held this past Monday night, was canceled due to lack of a quorum. At least three city councilmembers had informed City Hall prior to the meeting that they would not be able to attend. By law, at least four members of a... Read More
FMHS football season will kick off this month, first game set for August 25
Francis Marion School released their Varsity Football schedule for the 2023 football season, prior to the beginning of the academic year. Beginning on August 25 and running through November 3, this season will consist of five home games and six away games. Things kick off with a home game against Dallas County on August 25;... Read More
Newbern man reportedly arrested for shooting Sunday
A Newbern man was reportedly arrested Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6 for a shooting that happened in Marion early that morning. No complaint has yet been filed related to the incident in Perry County criminal court, but according to initial reports, the alleged shooter was Marquis Perkins, 29, of Newbern. He was reportedly taken into custody... Read More
Extension offers tips for healthy start to school year
After a few months away from the classroom and a regular school routine, the summer fun is winding down and it’s time to get back to alarm clocks and school bells. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAPEd) can provide healthy lifestyle tips for helping students start... Read More
New businesses open in Marion’s former Kwik-Way building
Marion has a new business with Judy’s Convenience Store and Punkyn’s Soul Food Kitchen. Located at 902 Washington Street, the convenience store occupies the former Kwik-Way Foods facilities. Slated to have a grand opening in September, Judy’s Convenience Store opened for business earlier this month, August 2023. The opening comes after months of preparations and... Read More
Jamecia Hurt
Jamecia Hurt, a recent graduate of Francis Marion School and track star for the Running Rams, signed with Mississippi University for Women (now co-ed) to compete for their track and field team. She headed to MUW in Columbus, Mississippi on August 7th to begin her new journey as a collegiate athlete. The teachers and staff... Read More