Volleyball seasons end at regionals
HUNTSVILLE — Volleyball season has officially come to an end for teams in Marion County after the regional tournament in Huntsville.
Marion County police receive new helmets and shields
Marion County officials pose with new helmets and shields. From left are County Investigator Kevin Bryant, Assistant EMA Director Blake Farley, Sheriff Kevin Williams, Winfield Police Chief Brett Burleson, Brilliant Police Chief Eddie Bryant, Winfield Assistant Chief Gary Hamlett, Hackleburg Police Chief Kenny Hallmark, Guin Police Chief Daryl Spencer, Hamilton Police Lieutenant Scotty Chandler and Hamilton Police Chief Jordan Carter.
HAMILTON — The sheriff’s department and police departments throughout Marion County now have new protective equipment for every officer.
Hamilton Fire responds to flame engulfed house
Firefighters respond to this house on fire on Academy Drive in Hamilton
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a house fire on Friday afternoon, Oct. 20.
Marion County promotes domestic violence awareness
Members of the Marion County Department of Human Resources stand in front of the DHR building displaying their purple shirts on Purple Thursday. Front row from left are Lynn Knight, Jamie Carter, Charlotte Lindsey, Elisha Brewington, Kim Lolley and Darlene Palmer. Back row from left are Dwan Madden, Misty Miller, Suzanne Hester, Marilyn Cook, Melanie Norris, Holly Prescott and Amanda Arnett.
HAMILTON — Thursday, Oct. 19, has been noted as “Purple Thursday” throughout Marion County. To show support and awareness of domestic violence, many citizens and officials were wearing purple throughout the day. While Purple Thursday has been observed before, this year the Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force distributed over 2,000 stickers and have placed yard signs all over the county.
State Assesses health needs in Guin
Alabama Department of Public Health state health assessment coordinator Carlene Robinson (right) discusses important health issues with local residents and leaders on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Collins Life Center in Guin.
GUIN — The Alabama Department of Public Health hosted a meeting at the Collins Life Center in Guin to discuss issues relating to health and healthcare accessibility in rural communities on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Hamilton thanks organizations helping during water crisis
Pictured are three trailers full of water cases delivered to Hamilton during the August water crisis.
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton signed a resolution thanking three entities who delivered aid to the city during the water crisis which took place in August.
Just two months ago, Hamilton faced a dangerous water situation when silt contaminated the Buttahatchee River due to a broken dam.
Dog Attack Spurs
A picture shared on Sunset Manor’s Facebook page on Tuesday, Oct. 17, is of the dog suspected of allegedly biting the six-year-old girl. The picture was taken prior to incident.
GUIN — Residents gathered at the Guin City Council’s regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, to bring a recent dog attack, and the related issues, to the council’s attention.
Student Arrested after Gun Incident
HAMILTON — A Hamilton juvenile was arrested at Hamilton High School on Wednesday, Oct. 11, following a threat made with a deadly weapon.
County Employees Receive Pay Raise
HAMILTON — The Marion County Commission has supplied county employees with a cost of living pay raise during a meeting held on Monday, Sept. 27, at the commission office in Hamilton.
Roger Bedford Passes
Longtime Alabama State Senator Roger Bedford Jr. passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the age of 67 as confirmed by the former senator's law firm, Bedford and Associates.
Winfield Park Presents Christmas Pageant
WINFIELD — Winfield Park and Recreation will be hosting the Mr. and Mrs. Northwest Alabama Christmas Pageant on Nov. 19, 2023, at the Winfield Elementary School auditorium.
State BOE makes major change to ACAP test
The Alabama State Board of Education has voted to lower the score needed to pass the reading portion of the ACAP test, which will majorly affect third graders moving on to fourth grade at the end of this school year.
This year, third graders taking the test must pass the reading portion of the ACAP test in order to move on to the fourth grade.
This comes after Alabama Literacy Act rules came into effect this school year.
Originally, students taking the reading portion of the test needed a score of 452 to pass that portion of the test.
Hamilton continues tackling stray problem
Hoof or Paw is a non-profit organization devoted to helping animals in the area.
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton is making major considerations in increasing their support of the efforts being made to clean the streets of stray animals.
During a regular meeting held at city hall on Monday, Oct. 2, the city was scheduled to vote on paying Charlotte Williams with the Humane Society and Calen Weston with Hoof or Paw a sum of $1,200 per month, split equally between the two parties.
Before the vote was taken however, Mayor Bob Page allowed Weston to address the council, with the thought of tabling the vote for further consideration.
Winfield approves budget
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to accept the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Guin recognizes Terrell after 37 years
Kelvin Terrell, left, retires after 37 years with the City of Guin. Right is Mayor Phil Segraves
GUIN — The City of Guin held a luncheon on Friday, Sept. 22, to recognize an employee who retired after working for the city for almost 40 years. His tenure with the city lasted through three mayors.
Bevill State launches online workforce certification program
HAMILTON — Bevill State Community College is excited to announce the launch of Bevill State CertifyNow: Fast-Track Your Success. This new initiative offers a wide variety of online workforce certification training programs. These convenient options allow students to take classes on their time, from any device, from any location. Interested individuals can learn more about the available programs at BSCC.edu/CertifyNow.
Hamilton Elementary receives national ag grant
HAMILTON--Eight teachers in county receive state ag grants
Rachel Nelson, Hamilton Elementary School building based math coach, was the recipient of the National Ag in the Classroom grant, in the amount of $500.
Hamilton Middle School gym project making major progress
Work crews are pictured excavating the land near the Hamilton walking track in order to lay pipe supplying water to the new Hamilton Middle School gym facility.
HAMILTON — Crews were hard at work for the past week tearing up ground and laying down pipe to supply water to Hamilton Middle School’s new gym.
The project, which began pre-construction on Friday, Sept. 1, has a 300 day timeline for completion, making the gym’s completion date at the start of next school year.
State Superintendent Visits Hamilton
From left are Marion County Superintendent, Ann West, State Superintendent, Eric Mackey, and school board members, Joyce Fowler and Mark Dearen. Mackey is wearing a shirt presented to him by Hamilton Middle School students.
HAMILTON— Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey made a big appearance at Hamilton schools last week, in what was the first visit from a state superintendent in almost 40 years.
Hamilton raises water connection fees
An analog water meter in Hamilton is shown above.
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton has approved increased water connection fees as well as deposits and fees to set a meter following a Hamilton City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 18, at Hamilton City Hall.