Freetown, west of Uniontown, was early community of free people of color in the Black Belt
You might only notice the simple country church and accompanying historical marker on Highway 80 in passing, but they represent a truly unique community in the history of the Black Belt.Freetown, located in Hale County just west of Uniontown, was founded in 1867 by free people of color from the area looking to forge their... Read More
Dwayne Beason
Dwayne Beason, 78 of Marion, AL went to his eternal home on February 11, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1943, in Vernon Parish, LA to Phinas Beason and Frances Allen Beason. He was a manager for A&R Construction.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his sisters: Sybil Jeanise, and Jeanette... Read More
Marion talks budget, alcohol laws, and more at Tuesday night work session
Marion City Council held a work session Tuesday night to discuss the budget for the year ahead, as well as potential changes to the city’s municipal ordinances. A variety of issues facing the city were on the table, including the need to more vigorously enforce the city’s business license and fee requirements. City Clerk Laura... Read More
Legal Notices – Week of Feb. 17, 2022
Legal NoticeMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALEDefault having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on June 26, 2015 by Logan Hunt and Leeah Walker, husband and wife, as joint tenants with full rights of survivorship, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for First Federal Bank,... Read More
Classifieds – Week of Feb. 17, 2022
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CDC sets new vaccination schedule guidelines for immunocompromised
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has clarified the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised to better protect them from the potential severe consequences of COVID-19. These changes are designed to eliminate confusion about vaccine recommendations and to help ensure they have optimal protection against SARS-CoV-2, the virus... Read More
Black Belt Workshop seeks local artists, musicians for September festival
Local nonprofit organization Black Belt Workshop is putting out the call for musicians based in or inspired by Alabama’s Black Belt. The organization is planning its first major event, the Black Belt Biennial, for Sept. 24 and 25 of this year in downtown Greensboro, and hopes to fill its performance roster with music from, about,... Read More
Scott home, North Perry landmark, draws new attention with Washington Post story
Coretta Scott King’s childhood home has recently captivated national attention due to its crumbling state and lack of historical context. Notably no markers, except for the neighboring Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church, denote the significance of the location. Obie Scott, Coretta’s father, notably preached at Mt. Tabor and wed Martin Luther King, Jr., to Coretta... Read More
State announces $15 million purchase of vacant Uniontown private prison
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles purchased a vacant, private prison in Perry County for use as a rehabilitation facility for parole violators. Cam Ward, Bureau Director, said the bureau will pay $15 million for the Perry County Correctional Center on US 80 in Uniontown. The prison was previously owned by GEO Group, a... Read More
VFW donates to St. Wilfrid’s rice and beans ministry
VFW Post 5104 Commander Ken Daniel presents Reverend Dan Thornton, Rector of St. Wilfrid’s Episcopal Church with a check for The Beans and Rice ministry. The Hughes-McCollum post 5104 of Marion raised funds for a local food program operated by St. Wilfrid’s Episcopal Church and Hickory Grove Baptist Church and received a matching Uniting to... Read More