A federal judge has denied a request for a special election in November from Patrick Braxton, a Newbern resident who claims to be the town’s first Black and rightful mayor. Braxton filed a lawsuit alleging that his predecessor, Haywood Stokes III, and other city councilmembers violated the Constitution and several laws, including the Voting Rights... Read More

On April 24, Cadet Joshua Gandy was playing golf at Marion Military Institute’s Golf Course. He teed off from one of the hardest holes and hit an unbelievable pitching wedge shot that traveled 145 yards uphill over a pond. The ball landed on the green and bounced twice before hitting the pin and falling into... Read More

The Perry County Alabama Extension Office will be hosting a special seminar, “Marketing at a Farmers Market” on May 21, starting at 12 noon. Those interested in marketing their products at a local farmers market will have the opportunity to learn more on the subject. Learn about completing the proper assessments for both businesses and... Read More

Francis Marion School will host a Spelling Bee on Thursday, May 23. Beginning at 9:30 AM, 3rd through 6th grade students will test their skills in spelling before the summer vacation. Come support the Rams in this final spelling bee of the academic year.

A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:25 a.m. Thursday, May 9, has claimed the life of a Uniontown man. Thomas Ralston Long IV, 76, was fatally injured when the 2014 Subaru Outback he was driving collided headon with the 2021 Kenworth tractor-trailer driven by Ronnie A. Tompkins, 46, of Jemison. Long was pronounced deceased... Read More

There is still time to register for the Black Belt Track Club, a summer track program started at Francis Marion School and intended for all students in the surrounding area. First practice will be held on May 23 from 6 to 7 PM and May 30 at the same time. After that, practices will be... Read More

Oak Grove Augustine Baptist Church, located at 3267 County Road 6 in Selma, Alabama, will host its Annual Men & Women’s Day on Sunday, May 19, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. The event, led by Bishop Dr. Johnny Davis, promises to be a meaningful gathering for the community. The guest speaker for this year’s event is... Read More

The Marion-Perry County Library has announced plans for their 2024 summer reading program. Beginning in June, the library will meet with youth every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 AM to 12 noon. Pre-K through 4th grade students will meet from June 3 through June 13, then 2nd grade through 7th grade students will... Read More

A sewing circle will begin meeting the last Saturday of each month, beginning Saturday, May 25. Sewers will meet at Siloam Baptist Church from 9 AM till 1 PM, to bring their sewing machines or supplies, unfinished projects, and finger foods for a day of creative fellowship. Participants may stay the entire 4 hours or... Read More

Planned Demopolis facility represents significant state investment in Black Belt region, could serve hundreds of students On Tuesday, May 14, Governor Kay Ivey traveled to Demopolis to ceremonially sign House Bill 163, officially establishing the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. The event, attended by a standing-room-only crowd, marks a significant milestone for the region and... Read More