Newbern Library celebrating launch of space telescope Saturday
The Newbern Library will be celebrating the launch of the James Webb Telescope on Saturday, February 26, at 10:30 a.m. The telescope will be part of an event used to teach area youth about the latest NASA mission, where a telescope was launched into space on Christmas Day. Funded by the NASA at My Library... Read More
MMI Fishing Club enjoys outing at Nichols place
On Wednesday, February 16, the Marion Military Institute’s Fishing Club set out for an afternoon of fishing. Art Nichols provided the cadets with an afternoon of fun at his pond, with everyone catching a fish or two. Cadet Allie Fife caught a 3-pound bass, the largest catch of the day. Cadets Fife and Ryane Cornog... Read More
Marion Junction man dies in car crash Saturday
On Saturday, February 19, a single-vehicle car crash near Selma claimed the life of a man from Marion Junction. Reese A. Peterson, 45, suffered mortal injuries when the SUV he was driving veered off the road, before striking a mailbox, then hitting a utility pole. The wreck was on Alabama Highway 219, near mile marker... Read More
Brown donates Black History poster to Marion-Perry County Library
The Marion-Perry County Library was recently gifted a poster titled Black Miracles. The poster celebrates the achievements of Black inventors and scientists to celebrate Black History Month. Local business owner, Yanna Brown, gifted the poster to the library. Tommy King arranged a display for the poster in the library. The poster names inventors like Fredrick... Read More
Roy Darryhl Barnette
Roy Darryhl Barnette, 71 of Greensboro, AL went to his eternal home on February 16, 2022. He was born on April 17, 1950, in Greensboro to Roy Virgil Barnette and Doris Virginia Scarbrough Barnette. He was a self employed retail owner and a military veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is... Read More
Lois Diane Hobson
Lois Diane Hobson, age 66, of Marion, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Lois was born August 7, 1955. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Peggy Helton; one son, Nicholas Hobson; one sister, Gerry Lawhorne. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Hobson; one son, Christopher Stanton; three daughters, Sherrie... Read More
Mary Royal Hood
Mary Royal Hood, 85, of Faunsdale, died Tuesday, February 15, at Colonial Haven Care and Rehabilitation Facility in Greensboro. She was born Aug. 16, 1936. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home, 322 North Street, Uniontown. Top of Form Graveside... Read More
Daisy Mullen
‘Mother’ Daisy Mullen, a very well loved and respected senior citizen of Gallion, died Saturday, February 19 at the Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home in Demopolis at the age of 93. She was born May 7, 1929. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 25 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Phillip White’s Julia L.... Read More
Thinking About Switching to Raised Bed Gardening?
by: Aisling Fields, Auburn University Many at home gardeners are switching to raised garden beds. These raised beds allow for gardening almost anywhere without the hassle of challenges like poor native soil and limited spacing. Raised bed gardening is highly manageable for urban settings, making it a great choice for people without an agriculture background.... Read More
Dr. Moses Jones, Uniontown native, will speak at New Hope Black History program
Dr. Moses Jones, who grew up in Perry County, will be the guest speaker at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Sawyerville for its annual Black History Program. This year’s theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” The program will be held at the church this Sunday, Feb. 27, at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Jones was born... Read More