PHOTOS: Historic Coretta Scott Home Where She Wed MLK Appears Forgotten
An important piece of history stands vacant in Perry County — the house where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott were married in 1953.
Marion Alabama
Judson College in Marion to Close after 183 Years
In what it calls a “heartbreaking” decision today, the Judson College Board of Trustees has voted to close the 183-year-old institution. The Christian college was founded in 1838 and had been the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country.
Judson College Launches $5 Million Fundraising Campaign to Keep Doors Open
Alabama News Network has been following the efforts to save Judson College in Marion. The Christian college was founded in 1838 and is the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country. It’s also home to the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame. The Board of Trustees is now launching a campaign to raise $5 million by April 2. “The board was unanimous…
As 2020 Comes to a Close Judson Colleges Future looks a Little Brighter
Judson College has seen progress in raising funds that are needed in order for the school to remain open in January. The private Baptist college has revealed that thanks to the help from alumnae and friends they have received $357,643.39 in donations that went toward the $500,000 needed by December 31. As of December 23, alumnae and friend have pledged to…
Judson College Faces Uncertain Future
Judson College in Marion is facing an uncertain financial future. It is the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country and is home to the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame. It was founded in 1838. Judson President W. Mark Tew says money is needed to make sure the private Baptist college can reopen in January following the Christmas holiday. Tew has…
ASU Celebrates Anniversary at Historical Birthplace in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Alabama State University commemorates its 152nd birthday — with a pilgrimage to it’s historical birthplace in Perry County. The Montgomery to Marion Freshman Pilgrimage took members of the ASU freshman class — back to the place where the school got its start. “We’re here in the city of Marion in Perry County, here on the…
Two Local Airports to Get Millions of Dollars in Improvements
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has announced that two airports in our area as well as three others in the state will get $20.8 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. Franklin Field in Union Springs is scheduled to receive $3,866,048 for construction of a runway. Vaiden Field in Marion will get $2,262,634 for the continuation of construction on a…
