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Fire at Watha’s, Inc. quickly extinguished
HAMILTON —After a passerby noticed smoke coming from Watha’s Inc. in the early hours of Monday, Nov. 2, the Hamilton Fire Department was alerted and able to quickly respond and extinguish a blaze which started in a back bay area and spread to the ceiling.
‘Swamp Fox Festival & Quilt Show’ set for Nov. 14 at Hamilton-Sullins House
HAMILTON — Marion County Historical Society President Mike Williams invites everyone to attend the inaugural “Swamp Fox Festival & Quilt Show” to be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Hamilton-Sullins House in Hamilton.
Veterans, families invited to attend annual Veterans Day Program at Bevill
HAMILTON — Designed to honor veterans from all across Marion County, as well as surrounding areas, one of North Alabama’s nicest events is the Marion County Veterans Day Program held at the Bevill Business and Community Center in Hamilton each year.
High school Veterans Day programs reminder
MARION COUNTY— Students at all of the high schools in the county have worked for weeks to coordinate Veterans Day Programs to honor those who have served their country. Area veterans are invited to attend and be recognized during these events.
Budget passed by Hamilton Council; surplus to fund employee raises, insurance increase absorption
HAMILTON — After voting to add two items to their agenda on Oct. 19, the Hamilton City Council unanimously approved two raises for employees, with full-time employees to receive an increase of $2,500 annually and part-time employees to receive 50 cents an hour.
Law sets minimum shelter, restraint standards for dogs
ALABAMA — Senate Bill 361, also known as “Beau’s Law,” became effective in Alabama as of Oct. 1.
Senator Garlan Gudger awards $35K to Addie’s Place
MARION & WINSTON COUNTIES — Addie’s Place Child Advocacy Center, which serves children in Marion County, as well as Winston County, recently received a $35,000 Community Grant from Alabama Senator and Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger.
Buttahatchee River Fall Fest set for Saturday, Oct. 31
HAMILTON — The 20th Annual Buttahatchee River Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, in downtown Hamilton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Clean audit report, ‘zero findings’ for Marion County Circuit Courts
HAMILTON — Marion County Circuit Clerk Denise Mixon is pleased to announce the clerk’s office received a clean audit with zero findings and no recommendations following a recent review of the office’s financial records and procedures.
Brilliant band program seeks support to grow
The Brilliant High School band is shown at the beginning of the season.
BRILLIANT — Heather Silas is a 1991 graduate of Brilliant High School. She initially went to college to be a music teacher, but switched majors. But now she’s gone full-circle, and volunteers to lead Brilliant High School’s band program.
Winfield approves purchase of land for park
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council approved the purchase of 13 acres of land adjoining Ivan K. Hill Recreational Park during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Guin Police plan new vehicle purchases
GUIN — The Guin City Council approved a request from the Guin Police Department to purchase a new police vehicle, and possibly more over the next few years, during its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 5.
ELL students recognized by MCBOE for fulfilling program requirements
Shown at the Sept. 15 Marion County Board of Education meeting are ELL students who were recognized. Front row, from left, are Edalys Cintron Vega, Jose Cintron Vega, Evelin Rivera-Fernandez, Pedro Torres, Alejandro Tellez, David Sanchez-Ramirez, Kimberly Rivera, Jose Perez Hilario and Michael Lian; second row, same order, EL specialists Reba Hill, Ana Colburn, Vickie Johnson and Charlotte Howell; third row, same order, BOE members Mark Dearen, Dr. Alex Smith, Tim Bryant, Daryl Weatherly, Joyce Fowler and superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton.
HAMILTON — Among the agenda items for the Marion County Board of Education at their Sept. 15 meeting, was the recognition of several students.
HFD secures $95,000 federal grant to eliminate carcinogen exposure in engine bays
Several Hamilton Fire Department staff members posed for a publicity photo on the day their $95,000 grant was announced for a diesel exhaust removal system. Shown from left are HFD Firefighter Taten Palmer, HFD Chief Matthew McCracken, HFD Assistant Chief Eric Lynch and HFD Lieutenant John McCracken. Photo by Paul Klekotta.
HAMILTON —The Hamilton Fire Department has officially been awarded a $95,000 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Mims excited to serve as county airport manager
Renee Mims
HAMILTON — Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport Manager Renee Mims says she is proud to have been selected for the position.
Bonuses, pay increases to help Hackleburg Police retention
HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg voted to approve a measure that may drastically increase recruiting and retention for the Hackleburg Police Department after a proposal was pitched to them by HPD Chief Kenny Hallmark during their Monday, Sept. 21, meeting.
Hackleburg Community Courts open Oct. 15
Two views taken from the new security cameras in Hackleburg show the “Hackleburg Community Courts” pickleball courts, basketball court and pavilion area set to open on Thursday, Oct. 15.
HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Town Council set the date and time for the grand opening of the Hackleburg Community Courts during their Sept. 21 council meeting.
Steele signs to play pro basketball in Bosnia
Kenton Steele, a 2021 graduate of Hamilton High School, is playing pro basketball in Bosnia. He is shown here playing while at West Point.
HAMILTON — SARAJEVO, BOSNIA — Kenton Steele, 23, of Hamilton, signed with a professional overseas basketball team in Bosnia beginning this season.