Sofia Nail of Marion is among more than 1,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in fall 2023. Graduating with double majors in both Spanish and biology, Nail received the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude from MSU’s College of Arts and Sciences.

The Rural Energy for America Program on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency was hosted at the Marion Art Center on Tuesday, January 30. The program was presented by Sam Green, President of Blue Phoenix Consulting in partnership with: Katrina Easley with Perry County Alabama Extension Office and Main Street Marion; Commissioner Cedric Hudson; C.H.O.I.C.E.; and... Read More

Deacon James F. May, a U.S. military veteran and former mayor of Uniontown, Alabama, has passed away at the age of 85. He was born Feb. 10, 1938. He died Jan. 12, 2024 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa leaving the community to mourn a respected leader and public servant. Visitation for Deacon May... Read More

Francis Marion School had Dr. Cathy Trimble as the featured speaker for their ongoing Motivational Monday series of lectures. A native of Marion, Dr. Trimble has spent over 30 years involved in education and working with students. In those 30 years, Dr. Trimble gained experience as a coach, teacher, assistant principal, and a principal. She... Read More

The Greensboro Opera House will be hosting a solo art show featuring the works of Uniontown-based artist Jason Irvin on Sunday, February 4 from 3 PM to 5 PM. Known for his photorealistic portraits, Irvin has presented at the Kentuck Festival of the Arts and in other galleries throughout the South. Western themes, Jazz portraits,... Read More

Further details have been made public following the indictment and arrest last week of a Marion man on two counts of capital murder in Hale County. Joshua Sanders, 44, of Marion, was arrested Jan. 10 on the charges. The indictment charges that Sanders “did intentionally cause the death of” Kendric Wright of Marion. Sanders is... Read More