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Gov. Ivey Grants Funds for Statewide Improvements

By Sheila Duncan, Marion Times Staff  Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $17.5 million in Community Development Block Grants to help improve infrastructure, jobs, and housing in towns, cities, and counties throughout Alabama. This marks the...

Congratulations!

Congratulations, Chloe!!!!  

Brent Police Department and Corrections Collaboration Thwarts Prison Contraband Smuggling

On November 8, 2023, an alert citizen's tip proved crucial in preventing a potential security breach at the Bibb County Correctional Facility (BCCF). The Brent Police Department received a report from a concerned citizen...

West Blocton Tigers Basketball

Congratulations to our WBMS Tiger basketball players! They ended the season on a great note with 2 W’s for our boys and girls. We are so proud of you all! (West Blocton Middle School) 

Wayne Hollifield

Wayne Hollifield, age 79, of Brent, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Palliative Care Unit at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 2:00...

Why Shopping Local and Supporting Small Businesses Matters This Holiday Season

Special to the Press  As the festive season approaches, adorned with twinkling lights and the sweet melodies of holiday tunes, the spirit of giving and sharing joy fills the air. It's a time when communities...

Cold Weather Preparedness: Protecting Your Home Against the Chill

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, it's crucial to ensure your home is adequately prepared to withstand the cold weather. From preventing frozen pipes to optimizing energy efficiency, here's a comprehensive guide...

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Secures Grant for Active Shooter Training Equipment

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has received a significant boost in its capacity to handle critical emergency situations following the allocation of a $5,000 grant from the Tombigbee R C & D Council. This...

Rightside Way: Fallacious, Salacious and Downright Contumacious

  By former State Senator Phil Williams Recently the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations appeared at an emergency session of the UN Security Council and on his jacket wore a bright yellow Star of David,...

Inside the Statehouse: Negative Ads Work and Always Have

By Steve Flowers Over the years many of you have lamented to me and said, “I am so tired of seeing all negative ads with candidates lambasting each other in political campaigns. Why don’t candidates...