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Council reconsiders changes to Ordinance 409 dealing with livestock
HAMILTON — After voting to add an item to their agenda on Monday, Feb. 2, the Hamilton City Council unanimously voted to table changes to Ordinance 409, which they had initially approved at their last meeting on Jan. 20.
Funding is denied for Bear Creek roads
BEAR CREEK — Optimism among Bear Creek town officials and residents that they would finally receive grant funding to repair or resurface deteriorating roads has turned into major disappointment, with the funding being denied.
Tombigbee requests county support for grant approval
HAMILTON — Tombigbee Electric Cooperative President/CEO Britton Lightsey spoke to the Marion County Commission during its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to request support for an important grant to be approved.
Winfield puts multipurpose park building project on hold
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to put plans for the proposed park multipurpose building on hold due to the project running over budget and other expenses the city is facing after a fire destroyed much of the park’s equipment last year.
District lines change, precincts unaffected
HAMILTON — Marion County Probate Judge Paige Vick explained what the recent change in the county’s district lines means for voters.
NMMC brings low-cost heart screenings to Hamilton for February
HAMILTON — North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton is now offering expanding low-cost heart screening.
Severe weather tax holiday set for last weekend in February
MARION COUNTY — Bad weather happens whether we are prepared for it or not. To aid Alabamians in preparing for tough weather situations, the state will hold its 15th Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday during the last weekend in February.
Hamilton adopts policy regarding public comments during council meetings
Hamilton Mayor Tami Lewis Williams
HAMILTON — Those who are interested in addressing the Hamilton City Council during a regular meeting may actually be better served speaking with the council during one of their work sessions, according to mayor Tami Lewis Williams.
EMA holds weather briefing in advance of weekend weather threats
Shown are attendees during the briefing on Thursday, Jan. 22, in preparation of the coming storm.
HAMILTON — With some cold rain, freezing rain and a chance of ice and snow in the forecast for Marion County, EMA Director Russ Taylor held a weather briefing for local and county officials, law enforcement and first responders in the EMA Emergency Operations Center at the new jail on Thursday, Jan. 22.
Winfield schools put in metal detectors at sporting events
Winfield City Schools announces they will be implementing metal detectors at entrances to sports facilities such as the high school gymnasium.
WINFIELD — Winfield City Schools has announced metal detectors will be put in place before a basketball game on Jan. 16.
Kirkpatrick and Marchbanks reelected to Democratic committee positions
HAMILTON — Lynda Kirkpatrick and Marvie Marchbanks have been reelected to represent House District 17, Marion and Lamar counties on the State Democratic Executive Committee with the Alabama Democratic Party.
Hackleburg PD responds to erroneous post
HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Police Department responded to a Facebook post that circulated on Friday, Jan. 16, that led to public concern for the safety of Hackleburg School.
Allegations raised of abuse at day care facility
WINFIELD — Several parents have leveled allegations of abuse toward New Dawn Daycare in Winfield beginning in early January of 2026.
County commission keeps road open
HAMILTON — The Marion County Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 6, to discuss the possible closure of Walker Bottom Road, in the southeast portion of the county, with property owners.
RC&D awards for Marion County total $123,661
RC&D grant recipients are shown with RC&D officials, area, state and local officials, county commissioners and others who attended the 2025 grant announcements presentation held at the Hamilton Fire Department. From left, back row, are Josh Weatherly (formerly Guin Elementary School) Matt McCracken (Hamilton Fire Department), Bartlett Kimbrough (Phillips High School), Ray Cantrell (Craft Volunteer Fire Department), Kevin Rye (Marion County Cattleman’s Association), Ryan Sanderson (Brilliant High School), Will Riley (Winfield Fire & Rescue), Blake Farley (Winfield Fire & Rescue), Tracy Estes (state representative), Garland Gudger (state senator), Larry Akers (county commission), Bob Page (former mayor of Hamilton), Keith Nichols (county commission), Kenneth Cochran (county commission), Stefanie Weeks (CTE-Winfield), Dr. Patrick Sutton (Marion County Schools), Norman Ballard (Hamilton Middle School) and Dustin Silas (Guin Elementary School). And front row, from left, are Autumn Sizemore (Northwest Regional Library), Starr Montgomery (Clyde Nix Public Library), Tina Coan (Phillips Elementary School), Brittany Bailes (Sen. Gudger’s office) Ginger Eatman (formerly of Extension), Lauranne James (RC&D), Don Barnwell (RC&D board, Hackleburg council), Katherine Parham (Brilliant Elementary School) and Randall Shedd (Sen. Gudger’s office).
MARION COUNTY — More than $123,661 was awarded by the Northwest Resource Conservation & Development Council during 2025.
Winfield council approves turnout gear purchase
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council approved the purchase of new turnout gear for the Winfield Fire Department during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Guin council seeks clarity on cemetery ownership
GUIN — The Guin City Council once again sought clarity regarding the ownership of a cemetery during its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 5.
Journal-Record to run free candidate profiles
HAMILTON — The 2026 elections this year will be held on Tuesday, May 19.
The Journal-Record is offering candidates the option to run profiles beginning Wednesday, Feb. 4, through Wednesday, April 22.
Kemp Meadows residents evacuated after
The fire was located in one room in the older wing of the building, shown here. Journal-Record staff was not allowed inside.
WINFIELD — Kemp Meadows Assisted Living residents were evacuated as fire crews responded to a small fire there on Monday night, Dec. 22.