Daughters of American Colonists unveil sign here commemorating Lea House
The Daughters of the American Colonists recently visited Marion to unveil a new historic marker denoting the Lea House located on Green Street. The sign, furnished by the society, describes the marriage of Sam Houston and Margaret Lea in Marion which marked a period of significance in the life of the future leader of Texas.... Read More
Running Rams compete at highest level yet with Homewood Invitational on March 16
The Running Rams encountered the highest level of competition yet on March 16th at the invite only Homewood Invitational. The best of the best competed and Francis Marion was the only school smaller than 4A to attend. Unfortunately, due to Spring Break, some key athletes for the Rams were also unable to partake. The Running... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 14, 2024
Legal Notice APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Waterworks and Sewer Board of the City of Union-town will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the City of Uniontown Town Hall Basement to discuss the Board’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Application.... Read More
Classifieds Week of Mar 14, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Legal Notices Week of Mar 21, 2024
Legal Notice APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Waterworks and Sewer Board of the City of Uniontown will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2024, 5:30 p.m. in the City of Uniontown Town Hall Basement to discuss the Board’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2023 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Application. The... Read More
MMI band to perform at Opera House Friday
The Marion Military Institute Band will perform at the Greensboro Opera House on Friday, March 15 starting at 7:00. The band is made up of approximately 30 cadets from all parts of Alabama, the United States, and even a few from U.S. territories. The MMI band plays patriotic music, older popular songs that feature brass... Read More
New hands-free law aims to crack down on distracted driving on Alabama highways
A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehiclerelated fatalities caused by distracted driving. In 2022, almost seven percent of all motor vehiclerelated fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to slow the increasing number of people being killed by distracted drivers.... Read More
Francis Marion cheer clinic and tryouts will be held from April 2 through 4
Cheer Clinic and Tryouts for Francis Marion’s 2024- 2025 Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleader candidates will begin April 2 and conclude on April 4. The Cheer Clinic will run from April 2 to April 3, starting at 3:15 PM and concluding at 5:30 PM each day in the FMS small gymnasium. Cheer tryouts will be... Read More
Gail Brownlee Garnand
Gail Brownlee Garnand, age 72 of Eutaw, passed away on March 1, 2024. Services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel South with Rev. Carl Sudduth officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow at Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw. Visitation will be held at the funeral home... Read More
ADPH urges measles vaccinations for kids, citing dramatic uptick in new cases nationwide
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins other health authorities in reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date with their measles vaccinations. Cases of this serious and highly contagious disease are rising in the United States and globally, including cases in adjacent states. Unvaccinated people have a 90 percent chance... Read More