Phillips Memorial Auditorium
Phillips Memorial Auditorium on the campus of Lincoln Normal School in Marion, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Alumni and friends of Lincoln, organized as the Lincolnite Club, Inc., offer an annual scholarship to Black Belt high school seniors. More information about this year’s scholarhip program and application details are... Read More
FEMA offers tips on staying prepared for weather disasters
Tornadoes may end up causing massive destruction to homes, property, and infrastructure. Typically, tornadoes cause the greatest damage to structures of light construction, including residential dwellings and particularly manufactured homes. Mitigation measures are available to improve personal safety and reduce or eliminate the risk of future damage to structures and personal property. FEMA building specialists... Read More
Jack and Jill Foundation
Perry County Engineer DeAndrae Kimbrough, with his wife, chaperoned a group of young men from the Tuscaloosa Chapter of the Jack and Jill Foundation throughout the Black Belt on Sunday, March 5. The organization, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is centered on instilling leadership among African American youths through variety of cultural experiences. These... Read More
FMS Math Team posts strong showing in state contest
The Francis Marion Math team, composed of 12 members ranging from 9th to 12th grade, competed in the 2023 Alabama Statewide High School Math Contest on February 25th. The team individually competed by taking a multiple- choice written test at the University of Alabama along with students from Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Marion,... Read More
Federally-funded Alabama Extension program seeks to improve land use efficiency
Sustainability is big business in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Agricultural researchers are constantly looking for new and improved ways for livestock and crop producers to better their operations. Thanks to a recently awarded $380,000 grant from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, this work will continue. Leanne Dillard, an Alabama Extension forage... Read More
Black Belt will get residential high school for rural health training
Facility was sponsored by Singleton, McCampbell, will be located in Demopois adjoining Whitfield Hospital campus Gov. Kay Ivey announced plans to establish the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis, Ala., that will be strategically located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital, during her State of the State address. “This is something that we’ve been working... Read More
John Lawrence Martin, Sr.
John Lawrence Martin, Sr., 89 of Marion, AL went to his eternal home on March 8, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1933 in Vinemont, AL to Everett Parish Martin and Buena Gibson Martin. He was a graduate of Auburn University, served 30 years in the Army Reserves earning the rank of Colonel, an... Read More
Food, live music on the menu for Perry County Historical Society’s annual Low Country Boil this weekend
The Perry County Historical and Preservation Society’s much-anticipated Low Country Boil is this weekend in Marion. The event, which is one of the Historical Society’s largest fundraisers of the year, has been an annual tradition for decades. The meal, as always, features a traditional South Carolina Lowcountry Boil, with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. Plates... Read More
Historic Selma home tour is this Friday-Saturday
The 47th Historic Selma Tour of Homes will begin Friday evening at 6pm, March 17, 2023, with a reception of at the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum. Live harp music will be provided by Old Town resident Eric Allison. Explore this WONDERFUL building and all the history it has contributed to our city of Selma since 1847. You’ll be... Read More
Hale County Library will host lecture on Amelia G. Gorgas March 21
As a part of Hale County Library’s continuing Bicentennial Lecture Series, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of Greensboro, Kitty Johnson will give a program on Amelia Gayle Gorgas Tuesday, March 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the library. Gorgas, a Greensboro native, made lasting contributions to the University of Alabama, libraries, and the advancement... Read More