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Tyree Wilson, a Hamilton graduate, is playing the flute internationally and has also played in an orchestra for a movie soundtrack He also attends the University of Alabama
HAMILTON — Hamilton High School Alumni Tyree Wilson, 20, is traveling internationally to play his flute in orchestras, for solo performances and ensemble concerts, for competitions, as well as a two-week tour with an OperaMaya group in Mexico. He also participated in an orchestra recently which recorded a major motion picture soundtrack to be announced later this year.
McKinney is 3A Coach of the Year
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Schools Board of Education recognized head football coach David McKinney who was awarded as the 3A Coach of the Year during its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8.
Eleven Marion County students to participate in Pig Squeal
HAMILTON — Last week, the Journal-Record published an article on the upcoming 4-H Pig Squeal. The article featured Avery McCullough from Hamilton. While the Pig Squeal will feature students from Fayette, Lamar, Pickens, Walker and Winston counties, Marion County will also be well-represented. Eleven students from across the county will compete at the event.
MCHS Beta Club seeks funding
Reagan LeDuke, left, and Max Herdzik speak to the council on behalf of MCHS Beta Club.
GuinStudents representing Marion County High School’s Beta Club spoke to the Guin City Council on Monday, March 17, asking for assistance in funding the group’s trip to the national convention this summer.
Hackleburg’s wet/dry vote is next Tuesday, April 22
Eligible residents wishing to continue to have no alcohol sales in the Town of Hackleburg should make sure to visit the polls to vote on Tuesday, April 22.
NWAGD votes to aid Winfield in economic development-related gas line relocation
Shown are Winfield Mayor Randy Price (left) and Northwest Gas General Manager Heath Reed in front of the new Pilot Travel Center in Winfield. Due to ongoing construction in the area, a six-inch high-pressure gas main line will need to be relocated. The Northwest Gas Board of Directors have agreed to help offset the cost of moving the line for the City of Winfield.
HAMILTON — The Northwest Alabama Gas District, also known as Northwest Gas, serves more than 20,000 customers across the state, with a special new customer recently added through the construction of the newest Pilot Travel Center in Winfield on Interstate-22.
Participating Marion County 4-H youth are “oinking it up” by raising pigs for the annual Pig Squeal coming up next month.
Avery McCullough, 10, shows the pigs she is working with for the upcoming Pig Squeal on May 17. She is one of 10 Marion County 4-H youth who will be participating in the showing and then the auction afterward.
Participating Marion County 4-H youth are “oinking it up” by raising pigs for the annual Pig Squeal coming up next month. The event will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m., at the Fayette County Multipurpose Complex at 650 McConnell Loop in Fayette.
Governor Kay Ivy awards $50,000 to Marion County Sheriff’s for stun guns
Shown are Winfield Mayor Randy Price (left) and Northwest Gas General Manager Heath Reed in front of the new Pilot Travel Center in Winfield. Due to ongoing construction in the area, a six-inch high-pressure gas main line will need to be relocated. The Northwest Gas Board of Directors have agreed to help offset the cost of moving the line for the City of Winfield.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $297,000 to improve public safety in north Alabama, including $50,000 to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office “to purchase stun guns aimed at de-escalating dangerous situations and preventing injuries to both suspects and deputies.”
SNAP-Ed’s Dynamic Duo learning more to make a difference
The Dynamic Duo, Ginger Eatman and Josh Berryhill, are also shown at the Feeding Change Summit.
Hamilton One of the best kept secrets in Marion County is the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
‘Dinner on First,’ elegant Hamilton chamber awards event set for April 22
Attendees are shown at last year’s “Dinner on First” event in downtown Hamilton, which showcases some of the “Best of Hamilton.” With elegant table settings and semi-formal attire, “Dinner on First” provides an opportunity for everyone to enjoy a special night.
HAMILTON — You can be a part of one of the best events to be held this year in Hamilton at “Dinner on First,” the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event that salutes the “Best of Hamilton.”
Bedford Industrial Park land sold for new Ready-Mix Concrete Plant
HAMILTON — After a unanimous vote during its Monday, March 17, meeting, the Hamilton City Council authorized the sale of 5.6 acres of property in the Bedford Industrial Park to be sold for the purpose of building a Ready-Mix Concrete Plant.
Marion County native first ever police chief of Detroit
Bryan McCraw places his hand on his grandfather’s Bible as he is sworn in as police chief by Detroit Mayor Keith King. Holding the Bible is McCraw’s friend, Kristie Bailey.
DETROIT — For the first time in its incorporated history, a span of 70 years, the Town of Detroit now has its first police chief. Robert Bryan McCraw, of Hamilton, was hired and sworn in as the town’s police chief on Monday, March 17, at Detroit Town Hall by Mayor Keith King.
McCraw retired as the police chief for Guin and has also formerly worked with the Franklin County heriff’s Department.
Winfield hospital now under management
Northwest Regional Health in Winfield, will be leased under North Mississippi Health Services effective May 1.
Hamilton
Northwest Regional Health is now under a long-term lease of North Mississippi Health Services, which owns North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
Russ Taylor hired as new EMA director
Russ Taylor is the new Marion County EMA Director.
HAMILTON — Russ Taylor was hired as the new Marion County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director by the Marion County Commission during its meeting on Monday, March 17.
Hamilton native named Safety Director of the Year
Andrew “Drew” Hall, a native of Hamilton, is named Safety Director of the Year by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama.
BIRMINGHAM — The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama recently named Drew Hall of Garrison Steel the 2025 Safety Director of the Year.
Brush fire spirals out of control, displacing family
Karen Marchan and children Derek, 10, and Leah, 7, stand in front of their home, which burned in a fire last Tuesday.
HALEYVILLE — The dangers of burning during dry conditions were experienced in a traumatic way Tuesday afternoon, March 11, when a brush fire spread out of control to consume a mobile unit, destroy a vehicle and displace a family with children.
VFW formation meeting set for March 25 at HPD
HAMILTON — If eligible veterans throughout Marion County and the surrounding areas are interested in forming a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post in Hamilton, they should attend a meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at the Hamilton Police Department Auditorium at 6 p.m.
VFW Post 5184 Russellville Commander Eric Reason and his post are sponsoring the possible startup and will be at the meeting to answer questions and provide guidance.
Hamilton Track & Field Facility hosts first meet
Taken the day before the first track meet at the new sports complex, this panoramic photo was made from on top of the press box.
HAMILTON — The very first track meet at the City of Hamilton/Marion County Schools Track & Field Facility has taken place!
Guin council honors late Dr. Randolph
Guin Mayor Phil Segraves presents a plaque commemorating the late Dr. Gary Randolph to his wife, Janice Randolph.
GUIN — The Guin City Council passed a resolution during its meeting on Monday, March 3, to honor the late Dr. Gary Randolph for his many years of service to the city of Guin as not only a doctor, but also as a member of the city council.