Sarah Margaret Zbinden Coley
Sarah Margaret Zbinden Coley of Uniontown, AL won her fight and went to live with Jesus on August, 17, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1949 as the second of six girls to George Louis and Sarah Jayne Worthy Zbinden. Growing up as a preacher’s child, Sarah had the opportunity to accept Christ at... Read More
Betty J. Thomas Mack
Betty J. Thomas Mack passed away on August 18. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 25, from 4:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Chapel, located at 302 Pickens Street, Marion. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 26, at 12:00 PM at Melvin Miller Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow... Read More
Miller DeRamus
Miller DeRamus, 74, of Vincent, Alabama, passed away from a brief, but hard fought battle with brain cancer, on August 11, 2023. He was born on February 8, 1949 in Birmingham, Alabama. Miller was a caring, funny, and loving individual who brought joy to those around him. Miller had a passion for horses, hunting, and... Read More
Auburn’s Rural Studio celebrating 30 years in Hale
Auburn University Rural Studio is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of commitment to rural living, community building, and innovative architectural education. The Studio’s focus on the interconnectedness of healthful rural living emphasizes the importance of affordable homeownership, access to fresh food, clean water, and reliable wastewater systems. Founded in 1993 by D.K. Ruth... Read More
Broussard to wed Logan on September 16 in Eutaw
It is with great pride that Marty and Jaky Broussard of Faunsdale and Tony and Carrie Logan of Eutaw announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Rebecca Jewel Broussard and Clifford Anthony Logan III. Becca is the granddaughter of Jim and Joyce Broussard of Newbern, the late Joe Jockisch, and Becky Jockisch of Greensboro. Becca... Read More
Breakthrough will start of volleyball season August 29 with game against Greensboro High School
Breakthrough Charter School has released their volleyball schedule for the Breakthrough Broncos. There will be 5 home games and 9 away games, with 14 games in total planned for the season. There will be 8 varsity games and 6 middle school and Junior varsity games. Beginning August 29 at Greensboro, the Broncos will compete against... Read More
Linda Cristwell
Linda “Cooter” Cristwell, 66, of Centerville was taken to her heavenly home on July 26, 2023, as the result of a kayaking accident on her beloved Cahaba River. Funeral services were held at her home in Centerville on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with her brothers Jack and Allen Cristwell officiating and family... Read More
Education retirees invited to attend honorary event sponsored by FMHS ‘88
Francis Marion High School’s Class of 1988 will honor all retired teachers and administrators at an upcoming class reunion event. The event will take place Sept. 2 at 3:00 p.m. at the Marion Depot. All retired teachers and school administrators are invited to attend.
Mobile food pantry in Marion today, Aug. 24, from 10 to noon
A mobile food pantry will be distributing food today, Thursday, August 24, from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Located at Friendship Church on 20987 Highway 183 in Marion, the drivethru style service will allow those interested to arrive in their vehicle, with food items being placed inside their vehicle. This mobile food pantry is made... Read More
Lavon and friends plan second annual Black Belt art gathering Sept. 9
Jessie Lavon, Black Belt folk artist, presents a gathering of artists on September 9 in her yard in Greensboro. This will be the second year Lavon has hosted the intimate festival at her home, located at 905 Centerville Street in Greensboro. Lavon, the daughter of a Greene County sharecropper, creates art based on memories from... Read More