Top Story Spotlight Old Fort Aldermen, Marion City Council to meet next week Mike Conley Apr 20, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Both the Old Fort Board of Aldermen and the Marion City Council will hold their regular meetings next week.kAm~? |@?52J[ E96 ~=5 u@CE q@2C5 @7 p=56C>6? H:== 9@=5 E96 C68F=2C >66E:?8 7@C pAC:= 2E E96 %@H? w2==]k^AmkAm%96 >66E:?8 @7 E96 ~=5 u@CE 3@2C5 H:== DE2CE 2E e A]>] |@?52J]k^AmkAm%9:D H:== 36 E96 7:CDE >66E:?8 @7 E96 E@H? 2=56C>6? 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Marion native assumes command of U.S. Army rapid response task force “The worst day in our homeland must be our best day at work,” Baird said. "Our people depend on us and we will not fail them.”
Marion sixth graders say city needs a dog park; family nonprofit aiming to create toddler park The council approved a concept for a park for children ages 1 to 3.
Marion City Hall's cupola gets some repairs after leak, damage in winter storm A roof leak was found in the building that city officials believe was caused by Winter Storm Fern.
Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say “Folks are paying attention, and they’re ready to head to the polls in the midterms and vote for leadership that respects all Americans.”
