Numerous infrastructure projects in Black Belt delayed due to political infighting
Hale and Perry County residents, along with the broader Black Belt region, have been anticipating significant infrastructure projects in their area, particularly... Read More
Singleton, Alabama Senate Minority Leader and Greensboro native, exploring run for congress
State media outlets are reporting that Alabama Senate minority leader Bobby Singleton intends to form an exploratory committee to consider running for... Read More
Shooting erupts at Footwash Saturday, Ryan Hobson killed in crossfire
Local law enforcement agencies have confirmed that one man, Ryan Hobson of Greensboro, was killed over the weekend at the annual Footwash... Read More
Ivey announces $5.5 million, including $1.05 million in Perry, Hale, southwest Ala., for highway law enforcement
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $5.5 million in grants to support efforts to make Alabama roads safer by preventing injuries... Read More
MMI will hold annual Family Weekend Oct. 6-7
Marion Military Institute (MMI) is gearing up to host its Family Weekend 2023 on October 6th and 7th. The institute extends a... Read More
Scheduled council meeting time passes without quorum Mon.
Marion Mayor Dexter Hinton announced to the room on Monda night that the night’s scheduled city council meeting would have to be... Read More
Extension office here to host workshop on control of invasive cogongrass
The Perry County Extension Office will be holding a Cogongrass Workshop on Friday, September 22 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at... Read More
Statewide magazine highlights biscuits, Peacock, and the ‘Many Layers of Marion’
Marion-based chef and Alabama native, Scott Peacock, was featured in a story in Mosaic, the magazine for the Alabama Humanities Alliance. Titled,... Read More
Hearing set for Oct. 6 on potential $25 million note issuance for BWEMC
The Department of Finance of the State of Alabama has announced a public hearing to discuss the potential issuance of notes by... Read More
Marion woman charged with making threatening Facebook posts, defaming victim, body-shaming
Marchae Wright has been formally charged with harassing communications, according to recent court filings in Perry County. The case was filed on... Read More