Gudger secures grant for every band program in district

Grant funding secured by Senator Garlan Gudger’s office provides $5,000 for each public school in his district for their band programs, which can use the funds for much-needed equipment, travel expenses or any other needs they have. Gudger presented checks to each school’s band directors and other staff and students on Monday, Sept. 8

Grant funding secured by Senator Garlan Gudger’s office provides $5,000 for each public school in his district for their band programs, which can use the funds for much-needed equipment, travel expenses or any other needs they have. Gudger presented checks to each school’s band directors and other staff and students on Monday, Sept. 8

MARION COUNTY — State Senator Garlan Gudger announced that he has secured grant funding for each public school’s band program in his district. According to a press release from his office, the 18 presentations across all schools will total $90,000.

‘Let’s Talk: A community conversation on mental health & suicide prevention’ set for 9/26

HAMILTON — Members of “Project Zero Suicide,” a VitAL initiative, would like to extend an invitation to the Marion County community to come together for “Let’s Talk: A Community Conversation on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention,” an open house and town hall event designed to spark real conversations, share solutions and build a stronger, safer community. The event will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, from 2-4 p.m. at the Hamilton Police Department Municipal Courtroom (auditorium) at 422 2nd Street, Hamilton, AL 35570.

REV Construction awarded Cooper Lift Station project in Hamilton for $1,222,000

The Cooper Lift Station in Hamilton will be imporved by REV Construction of Tuscaloosa.

The Cooper Lift Station in Hamilton will be imporved by REV Construction of Tuscaloosa.

HAMILTON —At its Monday, Aug. 18, meeting, the Hamilton City Council awarded the Cooper Lift Station Improvement Project to the lowest bidder, REV Construction of Tuscaloosa, for $1,222,000.

Marion County leaders partner to invest in local education

Marion County Commission Chairman Greg Gunnin and Marion County Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton shake hands on Sept. 4 to help publicize an agreement between their organizations which will greatly benefit local school students.

Marion County Commission Chairman Greg Gunnin and Marion County Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton shake hands on Sept. 4 to help publicize an agreement between their organizations which will greatly benefit local school students.

MARION COUNTY — The Marion County Commission and the Marion County Board of Education have reached an agreement that reflects a shared commitment to the future of our communities’ children.

Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force seeking sponsors for annual golf tournament; Sept. 16 deadline

HAMILTON — For 18 years, the Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force has held a golf tournament on the first Friday in October to help raise funds for survivors of domestic violence. With a Safeplace shelter now located in Marion County, all funds raised at this tournament stay in the county to help with needs at the shelter.

$13 million state of the art jail facility for Marion County

There’s a new jail in town! Marion County Sheriff Kevin Williams stands in front of the new Marion County Detention Center, which also houses the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the Emergency Management Agency.

There’s a new jail in town! Marion County Sheriff Kevin Williams stands in front of the new Marion County Detention Center, which also houses the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the Emergency Management Agency.

MARION COUNTY — The Marion County Commission is proud to announce the official opening of the new Marion County Detention Facility, a milestone achievement in the county’s continued commitment to public safety, responsible governance and community well-being.

WAR Construction Manager Roy May provides more details on new state-of-the-art detention facility

Roy May, construction manager for WAR Construction, stands near his truck with the new Marion County Detention Center shown in the background, a project he worked diligently on for two years.

Roy May, construction manager for WAR Construction, stands near his truck with the new Marion County Detention Center shown in the background, a project he worked diligently on for two years.

HAMILTON — WAR Construction Manager Roy May provided more details on the county’s new detention facility, which took two years to complete.

Dylan and Shelby Reese help raise over $300k for flood relief

Left to right, Shelby Reese, Tees by Taylor owner Taylor Moore and Dylan Reese present a check for $330,000 to Samaritan’s Purse to go toward flood relief efforts in the Texas hill country.

Left to right, Shelby Reese, Tees by Taylor owner Taylor Moore and Dylan Reese present a check for $330,000 to Samaritan’s Purse to go toward flood relief efforts in the Texas hill country.

Winfield Popular social media content creator couple Dylan and Shelby Reese have helped raise over $300,000 for flood relief efforts in Texas after severe flooding in the Texas hill country in July. “Since we started doing social media, that’s like the number one coolest thing that’s happened to us,” Dylan said.

$3 million in improvements planned for Marion County Lake

The Marion County Lake is shown on Thursday, Aug. 21. Although the lake had to be drained for work on the dam to be done, some amount of water still remains and will be removed by the contractor.

The Marion County Lake is shown on Thursday, Aug. 21. Although the lake had to be drained for work on the dam to be done, some amount of water still remains and will be removed by the contractor.

HAMILTON — A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Marion County Lake for those interested in bidding on site improvements needed to return the lake to fishing, picknicking and other recreation and tourism opportunities.
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