Watermelon Day Saturday at the West Blocton Farmers Market; Learn About...

With Independence Day right around the corner, our thoughts often turn to fireworks, red, white and blue, apple pie, tomatoes and, of course, watermelons! By...

Warning Signs of Bullying

Every fall, Matthew Hartzell, Simon Carbone and Sallie Hooker, Extension agents serving Bibb County, provide the BE SAFE anti-bullying program at West Blocton and...

Calling All Songwriters – You Could Win $10,000

If you think you've got the right stuff, perhaps you could find yourself playing to a group of judges in Huntsville this summer for...

MONTEVALLO TO CELEBRATE THE ART OF WOOD WORKING AT 3rd...

MONTEVALLO, Ala. – Alabama’s premier, all-woodworking art festival will celebrate “Shavings, Smoke, and Sound” during its 3rd year in Montevallo’s Orr Park on September...

Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch: A Decade of Fall Fun and Family...

Every year, as the leaves start to turn and a crispness fills the air (okay, maybe not “crispness,” but I’m going for fall magic...

Mark Your Calendars: West Blocton High School and Bibb County High...

The fall season is upon us, and with it comes the much-anticipated homecoming celebrations for our high schools. West Blocton High School and Bibb...

What is Christmas?

By Sheila Duncan  Marion Times Standard Staff  Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world. It is a time of joy, giving,...

Standard Deluxe Presents the Old 280 Boogie April 23 & 24

______________________________________________________________________ WAVERLY, Alabama – Spring has arrived in Alabama, which means one of our state’s most beloved festivals is right around the corner – Standard...

Get Ready for the 3rd Annual Colors on The Cahaba Fall...

Mark your calendars for November 4th, 2023, and get ready to immerse yourself in a day of color, community, and compassion at the 3rd...

Flagg Mountain Offers “Birds, Beats, & Bach” in September

On Sunday, Sept. 24, a special program showcasing Alabama musicians and experts in conversation about the mountain’s ecology and natural history will be hosted...