Marion City Council adjourned Tuesday night with more questions than answers about the purchase late last year of two new air conditioning units for the Old Depot building on Washington Street. The building, which the city owns, is sometimes rented out for parties and private events. Councilmember Joe Pearson said the council voted “ten months... Read More

Springtime in Alabama is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for boating season. Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are set to launch Boating Basics/License Courses beginning February 11, across the northern portion of the state. Although the eighthour sessions are free and open to... Read More

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System continues its award-winning natural resources webinar series in 2023. A product of the system’s forestry, wildlife, natural resources management (FWNR) team, this webinar series has significantly expanded reach and impact since its inception in 2020. A new webinar will be available every other Wednesday throughout 2023. Visit the Natural Resources... Read More

In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration. A good rule of thumb: register, even if you’re unsure whether you’ll be eligible for assistance. Myth: I’m a renter. I thought FEMA assistance was... Read More