Dual enrollment program registration opens February 1 at Shelton State C.C.
Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Dual Enrollment summer registration opens on February 1. The available dual enrollment scholarship will pay for two free classes and textbooks for new and returning dual enrollment students. Dual Enrollment allows eligible high school students to enroll in college classes at the same time with high school classes. Students successfully... Read More
Main Street Marion announces plans to open technology center in former Nathan Harris building
The Nathan Harris’ Sons Building, a corner landmark in downtown Marion for more than a century, has a new name and will reopen in March to a new purpose. The Main Street Marion Board voted last week to name the historical site “The Harris Technology Hub,” giving a nod to generations of the Harris family... Read More
City of Uniontown posts notice in search for new chief of police
The City of Uniontown is now accepting applications for the position of Chief of Police. This leadership role entails directing the overall operations of the Police Department while enforcing all applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations. City officials are seeking a highly qualified candidate who can bring expertise and leadership to the position. According to the... Read More
ALEA charges three with unlicensed alcohol sales at ‘Fun Encounter’ bar
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency agents issued citations to three individuals at a local sports bar, “Fun Encounter,” following an investigation into unlicensed alcohol sales Jan. 18. The business was operating in the same location as the former “Brief Encounter” nightclub, which was licensed. The operation resulted in charges against three people after an undercover officer... Read More
Classifieds Week of Jan 30, 2025
Classified Ad Rates MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication. MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County)$20.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word. Payable in advance... Read More
Legal Notices Week of January 30, 2025
Legal Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS AND FOR BIDS FROM BIDDERS THAT ARE PREQUALIFIED Prequalification Proposals from General Contractors shall be submitted to Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC on behalf of the Owner electronically to the attention of Missy Lee at missy.lee@gmcnetwork. com: UNTIL 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME; ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025, for: PERRY... Read More
AFC opens Rural Bridge Grant initiative with up to $400k for county bridges
The Alabama Forestry Commission is pleased to announce the launch of its Rural Bridge Grant initiative, effective January 10, 2025. This vital program, established through the Alabama Legislature’s Rural Logging Efficiency Act of 2023 and funded in the FY25 General Fund Budget, is dedicated to upgrading infrastructure and easing costly transportation challenges resulting from the... Read More
Marion student named to SNHU’s President’s List for fall
Jami Sims of Marion (36756) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Fall 2024 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by... Read More
Marion student makes Jacksonville State Dean’s List
Olivia P Johnson of Marion, AL has been named to the Dean’s List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance over the Fall 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours of course credit. About Jacksonville... Read More
Annual Methodist soup fundraiser will be Feb. 5
Marion Methodist Church will hold its annual soup sale on Wednesday, February 5. Soup may be picked up 4:00-5:30 at the church parking lot. Cost is $10 a quart. See a church member or call the church office 683-6543 for tickets.