perry county

EF-1 Tornado Destroys Perry Co. Home

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Perry County couple is on the long road to recovery — after storms destroy their home Tuesday afternoon. Nathaniel and Sylvia Hester — are cleaning up their property — and trying salvage whatever they can. But their house is a total loss. The couple says the storm picked up their house and moved it…

Judson College Closure Stuns Marion Community

From the West Alabama Newsroom– News that Judson College — will be closing after 183 years of education young women — has left people in Marion stunned. After battling financial problems — one of the oldest women’s colleges in the country — is closing it’s doors. Judson College President Dr. W. Mark Tew says a steady decrease in student enrollment…

TEKPAK, Inc. Hosts Census Day Event in Perry Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Census officials are working with local business leaders in Perry County — to try and make sure “Everyone Counts” in Perry County. TEKPAK, Incorporated hosted a Census Day event Wednesday morning in Marion. The event was part of a strategic Census push. Perry County Census Coordinator Deandre Kimbrough says its vital for people in the…