Nancy L. Ward
Sister Nancy L. Ward, affectionately known to family and friends as “Toull,” was born on October 8, 1947, to the late Annie Augusta Ward and Woodrow Wilson Ward of Greensboro, AL. She passed away on February 9, 2024 at age 76. A dedicated member of St. Mary Church, she had confessed Christ at an early... Read More
Jessie Bryant
Jessie “Bubba” Bryant, age 74, of Uniontown, Alabama, passed away on February 16, 2024. Born on August 1, 1949, Jessie was known affectionately as “Bubba” to his friends and family, a man who will be remembered for his warmth and presence in the community. A public viewing was held on February 23, from 2:00 PM... Read More
Sammy Ray Ragland
Sammy Ray Ragland, age 64, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday February 21, 2024. Funeral services were held at Jennings Chapel Methodist Church in Northport, AL on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Visitation was held from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm in the church sanctuary. Burial immediately followed in... Read More
Robert Collins
Robert L. “Bob” Collins Sr. of Gallion, Alabama passed away on February 24, 2024 at the age of 83 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Demopolis at 11:00 am with Bro. Carl Williams & Bro. Scott Stevens officiating and Kirk... Read More
Recent data: Tough times for Alabama farmers
Recently released data is lending extra credence to Alabama farmers’ reality: Times are tough. High input costs, low profit margins and farm consolidation helped shrink Alabama’s overall farm numbers from 2017 to 2022. Alabama lost 8% of farms in that period, according to U.S. Census of Agriculture data released Feb. 13. The Yellowhammer State had... Read More
Newbern Library to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Saturday
The Newbern Library will be celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss on Saturday, March 2, beginning at 10 AM. This birthday celebration will coincide with the “Read Across America” event that has been taking place at schools around the country. In celebration of the children’s book author, the library will be showing a movie, as... Read More
Clark recognized for Black History Month
James Clark, officer of the Black Belt Small Ruminant Association, was recently highlighted by the Small Farms Research Center of Alabama A & M University on February 22, 2024. In honor of Black History Month, Clark was noted as a community leader and committed member of the Small Ruminant Association since its inception. Based in... Read More
Crews, Oakes speak at MMI for Black History Month program Feb. 14
On Wednesday, February 14, Marion Military Institute hosted both Willa Mae Crews and James Oakes, both Perry County natives and civil rights activists, in celebration of Black History Month. The pair were hosted in the Anthony J. Center for Leadership, which also acts as the Institute’s chapel. Both Crews and Oakes are graduates of the... Read More
Community Easter Egg Hunt set for March 16 in Perry
There will be a community easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 16, beginning at 3 PM. Hosted by Chelsea Williams and Jessica Essex of Exemplary Gifts, LLC., the event has an entrance fee of $5. With each ticket purchase, each child will be given a free hotdog, chips, and juice to drink. Participants are asked... Read More
Kids-n-Kin recently hosted a CPR and First Aid class
Kids-n-Kin recently hosted a CPR and First Aid class at the Marion-Perry County Library on Monday, February 26. This event coincides with a number of similar classes and informational sessions held by the group, encouraging children and their families to learn and interact in an educational setting together. The next Kids-n-Kin event is slated for... Read More