Marion Military Institute (MMI) is gearing up to host its Family Weekend 2023 on October 6th and 7th. The institute extends a warm invitation to the families of cadets to join in a weekend filled with activities, bonding, and a glimpse into the life of an MMI cadet. The two-day event will kick off with... Read More

Marion Mayor Dexter Hinton announced to the room on Monda night that the night’s scheduled city council meeting would have to be rescheduled due to lack of a quorum. By law, a majority of members of the council, or three of the five members, must be present in order to hold an official meeting. No... Read More

The Perry County Extension Office will be holding a Cogongrass Workshop on Friday, September 22 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Black Belt Research and Extension Center 60 located on County Road 944 in Marion Junction. The workshop is free, with registration now available online through the Alabama Extension Service. The workshop will... Read More

The Department of Finance of the State of Alabama has announced a public hearing to discuss the potential issuance of notes by Black Warrior Electric Membership Corporation. The hearing is set to take place at 11:00 a.m. on October 6, 2023, in the Office of the Legal Advisor to the Director of Finance located in... Read More

Marchae Wright has been formally charged with harassing communications, according to recent court filings in Perry County. The case was filed on September 18, 2023, following Wright’s arrest on the same day. The charges against Wright stem from an incident that reportedly occurred on August 6, 2023. According to court documents, Wright is charged with... Read More

After days of water-related issues, the City of Marion announced on its official Facebook page Friday, Sept. 15 that the boil water advisory, which was issued on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 12:30 p.m., has been officially lifted. The advisory had been put in place due to concerns about water quality after low chlorine levels were... Read More

The Better Business Bureau Serving Central & South Alabama is warning businesses and consumers about a recent surge in scams perpetrated by impostors posing as the BBB. These dishonest individuals use deceptive tactics to steal sensitive information and money from unsuspecting victims. The BBB has received reports of various schemes, ranging from fake phone calls... Read More

As the nation marks “National Preparedness Month” in September, Governor Kay Ivey urges all Alabamians to have a plan ready for when disaster strikes. “Alabama is no stranger to the unpredictable and sometimes harmful effects of Mother Nature,” said Governor Ivey. “While we cannot stop a hurricane, tornado or flash flood, we can take steps... Read More