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The rally, which is sponsored by the Perry County and Hale County chapters of the Democracy Defense League, is at 5:30 p.m. at the Marion Military Institute Chapel in Marion.

George Montgomery fills up his diesel powered Volks Wagon Beetle in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

MARION -- David E. Jackson's leadership skills led him to become one of Wal-Mart's most important black executives, overseeing operations that helped produce $11 billion for the company's U.S. Profit Division.

The Hale County and Perry County chapters of the Democracy Defense League are holding a public rally on voter fraud at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Whitman Family from Perry County,Marion,Alabama.Looking for anyone related to Francis-Frances Whitman she married Shelman Broadnax and lived in Marion,Alabama. Two children known John Edward Whitman born 1859 ...

The district attorney for Perry County says he will ask the Justice Department and the FBI to investigate an unusually high turnout and potential absentee ballot problems during the June 3 primary elections.

Last Updated:June 05. 2008 11:02PM Published: June 06. 2008 3:30AM Making sure new teachers are ready to face the challenges of the classroom is a priority for the Alabama Department of Education.

Concern is building over what may have happened at some polls in Perry county during Tuesday's primary vote.

I had planned to write this column about the controversy over whether Hillary Clinton made yet another stupid and racially insensitive reference to Barack Obama when she mentioned that Robert F. Kennedy was ...

Judson College The following students were made the dean's list for the 2008 spring semester.

Dont be surprised if Tyler Cobb wears his flip-flops everywhere for the next couple of months, even when he sleeps.

Judson College The annual Honors Convocation was April 8 at Judson College. Honorees included the following: Aliceville: Tina Odell was inducted into the Kappa Delta Epsilon education honor society. via Tuscaloosa News

“I walked at 12 o'clock at night”

For generations, Americans shared a tacit understanding that if you worked hard, you could earn a livable income and provide basic security for yourself and your family. via The Nation

The Tribe of Judah will hold a community concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at True Divine Baptist Church, 4525 Virginia Loop Road. via Montgomery Advertiser

American civil-rights activist ne Coretta Scott Main born April 27, 1927, Marion, Alabama, U.S. died January 31, 2006, Rosarito, Mexico Coretta Scott graduated from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and ... via Encyclopaedia Britannica

Samford University's fourth annual Old Howard 100 Bike Ride through the countryside of Perry and Hale counties will be Saturday, April 19. via WBMA

“Everybody likes a home town bank and having this one will be good for Selma and Marion”

SELMA -- Anxious depos itors staged "runs" on banks during the dark days of the Depression in the 1930s, but it was a far different story in Selma on Sunday afternoon. via Montgomery Advertiser

Throughout the year many genealogical Web sites that charge a membership fee will provide free access at various times. via The Norman Transcript

“But when I heard it on the show, I was like, 'Wow, maybe there is something to this.' ”

MARION, ALA. -- The doctors had been after Loretta Ragland for years to keep her diabetes in check. via Los Angeles Times

“Maile is an outstanding leader and excellent student”

A Martinez man who is headed to the U.S. Naval Academy recently received appointments to three military academies. via Augusta Chronicle