Deadline is March 31 for New Alabama Automotive Manufacturing Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announce the availability of 30 scholarships for residents in Alabama who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in programs related to the automotive manufacturing industry. Funding is available to award a total of 30 $1,800 scholarships to students who are... Read More
Alabama Farmers Market Application Assistance
Providing eligible seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers markets in the state of Alabama. To qualify you must be an Alabama resident, 60 years of age or older and be within a certain income range to qualify for the Alabama Farmers Market Assistance. FREE Application assistance is provided by the Area Agency... Read More
Kelsey Livingston inducted into National Honor Society
Kelsey Livingston, a junior at Covenant Christian School in Tuscumbia, was recently inducted into the National Honor Society. Kelsey is the daughter of Scott and Angie Crawford Livingston of Tuscumbia. She is the granddaughter of Christine Crawford (Cecil) of Marion and Trudy Livingston (Billy) of Duncanville. She is pictured with her brother, Jacob, who is... Read More
Alabama Farmers Market Assistance Connects Seniors With Farm Fresh Food
The Alabama Farmers Market Assistance program provides eligible seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers markets in the state of Alabama. You must be an Alabama resident, 60 years of age or older, and be within a certain income range to qualify for the Alabama Farmers Market Assistance Program. FREE Application assistance is... Read More
School choice bill moves to House after amendment from Singleton
Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, DGreensboro, recently contributed an amendment to the debated “school choice” bill in Montgomery. The bill, introduced by Senator Del Marsh, R-Anniston, would allow charter schools to collect a portion of county-level tax revenue based on enrollment. The amendment levels the amount of state funding among students in charter schools and... Read More
Tempra Tucker named Francis Marion’s Educator of the Week
Francis Marion School announced their Educator of the Week: Tempra Tucker. In a social media post, the Tucker expressed her “gratitude” for recognition saying, “I knew from the beginning that being a teacher was my calling.” Tucker has enjoyed a career that spans over two decades. The educator said of her time teaching, “My cup... Read More
150 Years Ago
In the Marion Commonwealth March 21, 1872 There are now one hundred and thirty pupils at the Howard. Col. Murfee has ordered uniforms for them, which are expected daily, and when dressed in gray they will present an elegant appearance, for they are a fine looking corps of young men. The great want of Marion... Read More
125 Years Ago
Canebrake Herald (Uniontown) March 31, 1897 Fish, Crabs, and Shrimp, once or twice a week. Send me your orders.—Sol. Katz. Good advice: Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by UNIONTOWN DRUG CO. Mr. Louis A. Morgan, Jr., left Saturday for a trip to... Read More
120 Years Ago
March 22, 1902 in the Marion Democrat Messrs. B. B. and Tom Monts, two prominent farmers from Brush Creek, came over to Marion this week and sold the residue of their cotton crop to Mr. R. M. Foster at 8-12 cents. While in the city they were the guests of our hospitable friend W. W.... Read More
R.C. Hatch students launch school journalism initiative
Seventh and eighth graders at Robert C. Hatch School in Uniontown introduced their new journalism team on Tuesday, March 22. Sponsored by teachers Ms. Ford and Mrs. Sellers, the students compiled a nearly 10-minute news broadcast covering the full range of grades and activities in the school. Among the segments were conversations with coaches for... Read More