Chyrell Jones
Chyrell “CJ” Jones, born on May 19, 1959, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 65. A resident of Uniontown, Alabama, Chyrell entered into eternal rest at Vaughn Regional Hospital in Selma. Visitation for Chyrell will take place at Phillip White Julia L. White Funeral Home on Friday, October 25, 2024,... Read More
Margaret Doris Shows
Margaret Doris Shows, born on March 1, 1943, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 81. A resident of Lawley, she is survived by her son, Jimmy Shows (Sharon) of Marion; daughters, Patty Breland (Jimmy) of Marion and Ann Bracknell (Tony) of Lawley; brothers, David Yeager of Coker and Thomas Yeager... Read More
Information session on dual enrollment is Nov. 7 at Shelton
Shelton State Community College’s dual enrollment program will host an information session on Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. in room 2255 on the College’s Martin Campus. The dual enrollment information session will educate parents and students about the benefits of the dual enrollment program. It will cover program options, scholarships, and resources for dual... Read More
Pedestrian, age 16, dies after being hit by car on Hwy. 82 east of Tuscaloosa Sunday
A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, has claimed the life of a Northport juvenile. The pedestrian, a 16-year-old, was critically injured when the juvenile was struck by the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 driven by Evan W. Dunn, 20, of Centreville. The teen was transported to an... Read More
‘Into Light’ exhibit opens Nov. 4 at Engle Gallery
The Into Light Project art exhibit will be presented at Engle Gallery November 1 through November 23, 1301 Main Street, Greensboro AL 36744. This is the work of a national non profit that creates public exhibitions of original portraits and individual stories of people who have died from the disease of drug addiction in locations... Read More
Main Street Alabama announces ‘Sweet Hometown Tours,’ statewide trail system showcasing towns
Main Street Alabama announces the launch of Sweet Hometown Tours: Alabama Main Street Trail, a statewide trail system showcasing the Main Street experience in the state’s designated communities. From Ridge-and-Valley Appalachia to the glittering Gulf Coast, Sweet Hometown Tours pairs Alabama’s penchant for historic preservation with today’s love for elevated, authentic experiences in downtown districts... Read More
Marion woman, age 20, arrested for shooting relative in chest on Saturday
A 20-year-old Marion resident, Jamai Danae Jackson, was arrested on October 22 and is facing multiple felony charges in Perry County. The charges stem from an incident on October 19, during which Jackson allegedly discharged a firearm into an occupied residence and shot a family member. According to the complaint filed with the District Court... Read More
Marion will kick off water stewardship program with public meeting at Depot on Tuesday, October 29
Alabama Power will partner with city for program based on strategies developed in Georgia The City of Marion is preparing to participate in a two-day event on October 28-29 as part of the “Developing Pathways for Next Generation Water Stewards” initiative. This project, supported by Alabama Power and the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN), focuses... Read More
Locally-produced health show goes digital
Body Love Now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Residents of Perry County now have greater access to vital health information as Body Love, a health program hosted by Ms. Frances Ford, has expanded into the digital realm. What began as a weekly radio show on WJUS 94.3 FM, airing every Wednesday morning from 8:30 to... Read More
Absentee deadlines approaching, ballots due by next week
The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election has passed as of October 21. However, key deadlines for absentee voting are still approaching next week. Voters planning to submit absentee applications by mail have until October 29, 2024, to return their forms to the Absentee Election Manager. For those... Read More