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Protesters warn of Ramp abuse allegations
PEACEABLY ASSEMBLE — Protestors and law enforcement engage in a friendly conversation
HAMILTON — A small gathering of protesters took to the roadside to warn passers-by and attendees of abuse allegations against the Ramp during a Summer Ramp event on July 9-11.
Lynch named assistant fire chief for Hamilton
New Hamilton Fire Department Assistant Chief Eric Lynch is shown with his family, wife Erica, and twin sons Hunter (far left) and Hayden.
HAMILTON - Former Hamilton Fire Department Captain Eric Lynch was promoted to the position of assistant fire chief during the Hamilton City Council’s Monday, July 6, meeting.
Brilliant works to repair water system leaks
BRILLIANT — The Town of Brilliant worked to repair a few leaks in its water system last week beginning on Thursday, July 9.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 17-19
MARION COUNTY — The State of Alabama’s 21st Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins this Friday, July 17, at 12:01 a.m. and continues until Sunday, July 19, at midnight.
Free entry to Hamilton Splash Pad on July 16, 21 & 27
Children are shown enjoying the Hamilton Splash Pad earlier this year.
HAMILTON — The Hamilton City Council approved a recommendation on Monday, July 6, to authorize free admission to the Hamilton Splash Pad for four days in July.
Guin man killed in motorcycle accident
Justin Stidham
TWIN — A motorcycle rider was killed after injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 253 in Twin on Monday night, June 22.
Three local high schools receive new stadium lights in time for football
New stadium lights have been installed at Brilliant, Marion County and Phillips high schools.
MARION COUNTY — When students at Brilliant High School, Marion County High School and Phillips High School return to school this fall, there will be some new “Friday Night Lights” to welcome them.
County-wide alert system coming soon
Marion County EMA Director Russ Taylor is raving in a good way about the new Rave Alert Mass Notification System.
MARION COUNTY — The Rave Alert Mass Notification System is coming to Marion County soon, and will give officials the ability to send urgent emergency and non-emergency messages simultaneously to everyone in the county.
Cardiology clinic to open in Winfield; Dr. Dane Ballard to see patients
Dr. Dane Ballard of Cardiology Associates will begin seeing patients in Winfield this month.
WINFIELD — Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi is opening a new clinic in Winfield this month to serve area individuals with heart disease.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for next weekend, July 17-19
MARION COUNTY — Parents and guardians may want to take note of next weekend’s 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday and plan their shopping trip for school supplies to help save money.
‘VA Assistance’ opportunity: Learn more at July 11 American Legion sponsored event in Guin
GUIN — If you have ever worn a military uniform and served your country, you are being invited to a “VA Assistance” educational opportunity to find out if you can qualify for any type of veterans benefits.
Brilliant School one of 64 in state to receive new Pre-K classroom
BRILLIANT — Brilliant School will be getting a brand new Pre-K classroom through the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.
Dizzy Dean’s Fireworks Super Center to celebrate July 4 with 4,000 square inch cake
WINFIELD — Dizzy Dean’s Fireworks Super Center will be celebrating July 4th with a giant 4,000 square-inch American flag cake to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
A peek at Marion County Career Academy
Marion County Board of Education Career Tech Director Josh Weatherly (left) is shown with MCBOE Assistant Career Tech Director Benja Jackson right after their interview with the newspaper regarding the new Marion County Career Academy.
MARION COUNTY — When the Marion County Career Academy kicks off this fall, students will have a huge opportunity to further their education and prepare for their futures, while also saving their parents (and themselves) a lot of money on career tech and college courses.
End of an era: UPS closes Winfield facility
A photo of some of the employees who have worked at the Winfield UPS facility. The building was closed on Monday, June 22, after more than five decades of providing delivery service for Marion County and the surrounding area.
WINFIELD — The United Parcel Service facility in Winfield closed on Monday, June 22.
According to a statement from UPS, the company has offered to move employees to other positions at other locations.
Segraves, Nichols win primary runoffs
MARION COUNTY — Phil Segraves won the runoff election against Micheal Beck to appear on the ballots in November as District 17 State Representative Republican candidate on Tuesday, June 16.
Aderholt secures $35 million for hospitals; next step is House approval
MARION COUNTY — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) secured $35 million for Alabama hospitals as a part of the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
North Mississippi Health Services issues statement on pricing transparency warning
WINFIELD — North Mississippi Health Services-South Marion received a notice of deficiencies from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding pricing transparencies starting in late April.
Wells Fargo will be closing Hamilton branch on Sept. 23
The Wells Fargo branch in Hamilton will be closing in September. News of the closure was released on June 5.
HAMILTON — The Wells Fargo branch in Hamilton will be shutting its doors on Wednesday, Sept. 23.