Marion Council hears complaints about noise, speed bump Monday night
Marion’s City Council got an earful from residents at their Monday night meeting about a range of concerns. Before the meeting officially goes into session, the mayor and council reserve a time for public comment, where members of the public can voice their concerns directly to the council and public without having to be a... Read More
Despite weather, Goshen Lodge continues Easter tradition of giving
For the past nine years, under the leadership of Worshipful Master Cad Ford, Jr., the brothers of Goshen Lodge #132, F. & A.M.-PHA, of Marion, Alabama, have welcomed the community to a free, fun-filled, positive, and safe Easter Egg Hunt Celebration at the historic Lincoln Park in Marion, Alabama. The free event includes thousands of... Read More
150 years ago in the Marion Commonwealth
May 2, 1872 MASONIC DIRECTORY: Marion Fraternal Lodge No. 34 holds its Regular Communication the First Tuesday Night in each month. — J.C. Dozier, Worshipful Master, J.H. Tyler, Sec’y. Marion Chapter, No. 12, holds its Regular Convocations the Third Tuesday night in each month. — G.P.L. Reid, High Priest, I.A. Moorer, Secretary. Central Council No.... Read More
15 years ago in the Perry County Herald
Perry County Children’s Policy Council will sponsor a play “Willow Bend,” at Judson College’s Alumnae Auditorium on Saturday, May 12 at 7:0 p.m. Benefits from the program will assist the council in applying programs for Perry County’s children, including job fairs, computer training, and many other activities. The play is written by Annie Washington Holmes... Read More
15 Years Ago in the Perry County Herald
April 19, 2007 Two meetings concerning the landfill developers hope to construct south of Uniontown will be occurring today. The first is a luncheon being held by County Commissioner Albert Turner to promote the landfill. Larry Matthews, who represents Perry-Uniontown Ventures, L.L.C., the Georgia-based company seeking to develop the landfill, will also be at the... Read More
Classifieds – Week of April 28, 2022
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Legal Notices – Week of April 28, 2022
Legal Notice Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. STPAA-NR13(951)HALE AND PERRY COUNTIES, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on April 29, 2022 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Safety Improvements (Curb Ramp... Read More
Over 4,000 attended inaugural Black Belt Reunion Blues Show in Marion
“We know it’s hot, but we came to party,” said emcee Portia Shepherd on Saturday as the first band was setting up. It was the middle of the day, and while some folks had been tailgating all day, things were just getting started. “We ain’t been outside in two years!” Shepherd quipped, and the excitement... Read More
James ‘Bud’ Rinehart
James “Bud” Ferrell Rinehart, age 89, of Heiberger, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Bud was born April 26, 1932. Bud was an Honored Serviceman of the United States Army, a Godly, loving father, brother, and friend to all. He is survived by one son, James Creg Rinehart; one daughter, Susan Cochran (Greg);... Read More