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Ivey announces first grants in major new rural healthcare program totalling more than $144M
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday, Aug. 24, the awarding of 138 grants worth a total of more than $144 million to healthcare providers and institutions throughout the state as part of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program.
Winfield’s 52nd Annual Mule Day Sept. 25-26
WINFIELD — Winfield’s 52nd Annual Mule Day festival, one of the longest-running festivals in the southeast, is coming up on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26.
Hamilton seniors win big at Masters Games in Florence
Hamilton Senior Center competitors are shown with some of their ribbons, from left, Roger Holloway, Dale Reese, Mary Hutcheson and Richard Dubielak. Courtesy photo.
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Senior Center competed in the NACOLG Master Games in Florence on June 23. The Masters Games is a competition with seniors age 50 and up who compete in different age groups.
‘God was working His way’ Hamilton community comes together to help stranded motorist fix tire
Jonathan Fay (left) and Julie Fay (right) and their four children: Ryan (who is attending Ole Miss), Carter, Mason and Taylor are shown.
HAMILTON — Jonathan Fay of Denver, N.C., just outside of Charlotte, was traveling with his son to Ole Miss on I-22 when catastrophe struck on Friday, Aug. 14.
Airport Day planned Oct. 3 in Hamilton for 70th year
HAMILTON — The Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport is bringing back Airport Day for its 70th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Winfield council thanks water department workers for late night repair
WINFIELD — Winfield City Councilman Brad Burroughs thanked the Winfield Water Department and its employees in the city council’s Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting for staying up late to fix a broken water line.
ACAP scores released, district scores mostly improve
MARION COUNTY — Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program scores for Marion County and Winfield City schools for the 2025-2026 school year have now been made public by the Alabama State Department of Education.
County recognized for Safety Month practices by ACCA
HAMILTON — Marion County was recognized by CRS (County Risk Services, Inc.), a third party insurance administrator for the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, for its “efforts to improve safety and reduce accidents in the workplace.”
HPD Officer Stephen Trimm promoted to sergeant
HAMILTON — During the Hamilton City Council’s Tuesday, Aug. 4, meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve a recommendation to accept the promotion of Hamilton Police Department Officer Stephen Trimm to the position of sergeant with the HPD.
Streetman takes over as principal at Hamilton Elementary School
HAMILTON — Long-time educator Rachel Streetman will be leading the smaller Hamilton Aggies this fall as the principal for Hamilton Elementary School.
Guin approves police car lease purchase
GUIN — The City of Guin approved a lease purchase for a new police car during its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 3.
Marion County Extension to host Heirs Property Workshop on Aug. 31; register by Aug. 24
WINFIELD — Marion County Extension will host an Heirs Property workshop on Monday, Aug. 31, from 5-7 p.m. at the Winfield Community Center at 400 Community Street, Winfield, AL 35594.
Major water leak in Hamilton repaired in less than four hours
HAMILTON —Around 5 a.m. on Thursday morning, July 30, Hamilton Water Department Manager Trae Herron noticed water levels in one of his department’s tanks dropping rapidly.
School officials, first responders discuss student safety
WINFIELD — School administrators, first responders and other officials spoke to parents in the Winfield Elementary School auditorium on Thursday, July 30, during Winfield City School’s Community Safety Night.
American Legion District Commander Tim Howard talks about new gaming program
New American Legion District 14 Commander Tim Howard is also the adjutant for the Sonny James Post 165 in Hackleburg.
HAMILTON — Newly-elected American Legion District 14 Commander Tim Howard, who also serves as the adjutant for the Sonny James Post 165 in Hackleburg, recently shared information on the American Legion Gaming program or ALG.
Harding arrested for rape, abuse; hearing set Aug. 10
HAMILTON — Raymond Scott Harding, 39, of Winfield, was arrested at 11:20 a.m. on Friday morning, July 17, 2026, by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on two counts each of rape and sexual abuse.
1,528 kratom products seized in multi-county operation
HAMILTON — The 25th Judicial District and multiple law enforcement agencies in Marion County and the surrounding region seized over 1,500 products containing kratom during an enforcement operation on Thursday, July 23.
Winfield hosting Community Safety Night tomorrow night
WINFIELD — Winfield City Schools will be hosting Community Safety Night tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at Winfield Elementary School.