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Storm, tornado, straight-line winds wreak havoc
Among the many and varied damage spots from the storms which passed through
Marion County late Saturday night, May 10, were: (clockwise, from top left
photo) tornado damage to Robert McCarley
’s barn on County Highway 157; workers repair the roof at a manufactured home on
County Highway 13 as a result of a tornado toppling a huge tree which fell on
the home, also destroying an outbuilding in the process; a house under
construction on County Highway 19 was flattened by straight line winds; and
Randy Robbins
’ hay barn (pictured) on Bethlehem Road off of Highway 19 had tin stripped from
its roof by the tornado while his chicken houses also sustained damages.
Calm before the storm
Tranquil Saturday ushers in destruction after dark
By LES WALTERS
Managing Editor
and
TRACY ESTES
News Editor
Had weather forecasts not predicted severe weather, the average resident would
not have predicted such based on the tranquil conditions across Marion County
on Saturday, May 10.
But storms were brewing in the Midwest and shortly after sunset, the system
which had left more than 20 dead across Missouri and Oklahoma was bearing down
on Alabama.
In her own words
Winfield native working for new Alabama magazine
By TRACY ESTES
News Editor
The newest magazine in Alabama hit the newsstands in January with one member of
the staff having a connection to Marion County.
Cassity Hughes has served as a writer with the magazine in her role as an intern
since the first edition rolled from the presses.
Being able to play a role in the early stages of the Thicket has proven rewarding to the Winfield native.
“In my opinion, there are tons of potential for this new magazine,’’ Hughes said in an interview with the Journal Record.
“This is a rather refreshing addition the current Alabama magazines. People in
Alabama will appreciate what Thicket does--and that is bring positive attention
to our state.
’’
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/THICKET
Winfield native Cassity Hughes (left) displays the first-ever cover of the Thicket magazine, featuring Gov. Bob Riley. Hughes, who is shown with magazine
editor-in chief Julie Keith, calls the
Thicket unique in the world of state publications.
Tilberg new head of Hamilton chamber
By BEN FRANKLIN
Staff Writer
HAMILTON - Though Tanya Tilberg is not originally from Hamilton, she thinks this
area may be
“one of those best-kept secrets.”
Tilberg is the new director of the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce, assuming
her duties on the last day of March.
Tilberg
Winfield police seeking items stolen
from local parts store
Residents having such property will be treated
as ‘victims’ in case--for now
By TRACY ESTES
News Editor
WINFIELD - Even without knowing they are victims, the City of Winfield may now
be home to numerous residents who have suffered loss at the hands of a burglar.
Investigators with the city’s police department continue to search for the individuals who are responsible
for a burglary at local automotive parts store The Finish Line, located just
south of the city.
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