UA’s Education Policy Center says Black Belt students lag in STEM proficiency, Perry at only 5%
The Education Policy Center at the University of Alabama, released a brief on STEM education in the Black Belt region as a... Read More
Perry County Board of Education Superintendent leads charge to ease teacher certification requirements
Alabama educators and officials recently recommended suspending requirements for teachers in the state to take the Praxis content knowledge test. A committee... Read More
As Black Belt tops state in high gas prices, local leaders warn tax repeal could doom Highway 69 expansion
In recent days, gas prices have soared nationwide and Alabama has not been immune to the hike. Everyday consumers and local governments... Read More
School Spirit
Teachers at R.C. Hatch High School donnedcolorful tutus in a show of dedication and love fortheir students last week. Ms. Hamilton, Mrs.Campbell,... Read More
Water issues still plague Marion residents: W. Cornelia St. residents ‘can’t brush their teeth’
Water quality and service issues have plagued Marion’s water system since last year. At their first March meeting on Monday night, March... Read More
Commission approves Marion office for E-911, announces $120k in grants for local fire departments
Perry County Volunteer Fire Departments are eligible for grants from the State of Alabama. Perry County Commission Chairman Albert Turner announced the... Read More
Donate to Pleasant Valley cemetery fund
Remember your family members and loved ones by contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of Pleasant Valley cemetery. Send your donations to:... Read More
First Baptist Newbern has food pantry ministry
The pastor and members of First Baptist Church of Newbern announced that their Food Pantry Ministry is open every first and third... Read More
Red Cross puts out ‘urgent’ call for local donors, disaster response volunteers
Red Cross has an URGENT need for local citizens to “Resolve to Volunteer” with the Ameri- can Red Cross and make a... Read More
Southern holds Beauty Walk
Southern Academy recently hosted its annual Beauty Walk that crowned girls and young women enrolled at Southern. Winning the title of Miss... Read More