Qualifiers for Marion County in 2025 municipal elections
MARION COUNTY — City and town officials have released the names of those qualifying for mayor and council positions for the upcoming election on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Friendship Festival is this Saturday in Bear Creek
BEAR CREEK — There’s only one Marion County festival held on the water, and it’s set for this Saturday, July 5, in Bear Creek when the town hosts its annual Friendship Festival at Twin Forks Park on Upper Bear Creek.
Neighbor Day is this Saturday in Hackleburg
HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg will hold its 24th Annual Neighbor Day this Saturday, July 5, in downtown Hackleburg to include an “Independence Day Celebration/Fireworks Show.”
Town hall for veterans set for Friday, July 11, at Bevill Business Center
HAMILTON — The Second Annual Northwest Alabama Veterans Town Hall meeting is set for next Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Bevill Business Center in Hamilton.
On hand will be a number of officials from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, along with local veteran representatives and officials, all offering valuable information and assistance to veterans.
Woman swept away by swollen river
HAMILTON — Joint response efforts by fire, police, sheriff and other rescue personnel resulted in a woman being rescued near the Buttahatchee River in Hamilton less than an hour after 9-1-1 was called with “reports a female had been swept away by the current.”
Firescraker 5k set for July 3 in downtown Guin
GUIN — The City of Guin and Santa’s Workshop will host the 12th annual Firecracker 5k on Thursday night, July 3.
Friendship Festival in Bear Creek willbe held on Saturday, July 5
BEAR CREEK — The Town of Bear Creek will hold its annual Friendship Festival on Saturday, July 5, at Twin Forks Park, located on Upper Bear Creek.
Hackleburg's 24th Annual Neighbor Day will be held on Saturday, July 5
HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg will celebrate its 24th Annual Neighbor Day on Saturday, July 5, this year, with festivities all day culminating in a massive fireworks display that night.
Josh Emerson earns Eagle Scout rank by cleaing headstons at Sullins
Josh Emerson earns rank of Eagle Scout during 2024. His project involved cleaning headstones.
HAMILTON — Josh Emerson, the older brother of Caleb Emerson (who was featured last week), earned the rank of Eagle Scout last year.
Grant deadlines approahing; June 30 is last day to appply for RC&D grant
HAMILTON — The Marion County Extension Service would like to remind those seeking Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) grants that the deadline is Monday, June 30.
ALEA announces big changes for CDL holders
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities, are aimed at improving road safety and streamlining certification processes.
Emerson earns Eagle Scout rank
Caleb Emerson
HAMILTON — Hamilton’s Caleb Emerson earned his way into Eagle Scouts on May 6 of this year after completing his project to renovate Hamilton’s Arboretum at the walking trail.
According to Hamilton’s Troop 56 Scout Master John Sims, Emerson began his scout journey around the time he was in first grade in the Cub Scouts. Sims bragged on Emerson’s willingness to serve and lead throughout the years, a role that the scouting program encourages.
marion County E-911 asks residents and business to update/verify address
HAMILTON — Are you purchasing a structure (home or business), or purchasing property with the intention of placing a structure on it? Please contact Marion County 911 to ensure you get the correct 911 address.
Are you a farmer? Know a farmer?
If you are a farmer in Marion County, the Marion County Extension Office wants your information for a special section in the Journal-Record called “Thank a Farmer” due out around Labor Day.
Todd Clippard is new chairman of the board for Hospice of Northwest Alabama
Burleson Church of Christ Preacher Todd Clippard is the new chairman of the board of Hospice of Northwest Alabama.
HAMILTON — Todd Clippard was recently elected as chairman of the board for Hospice of Northwest Alabama. He began serving as a board member in 2017.
Clippard replaced former chairman Judge Ed Gosa, who served in the role for approximately 20 years.
Clippard said he was encouraged by board member Lisa Murphy to fill the vacancy.
“At first, I deferred to anyone else who wanted to serve, because I’m the newest member of the board--even at eight years,” he said. “But then I said, ‘If you think I’m fit, then I’ll do it.’”
Journal-Record to run free candidate profiles
MARION COUNTY — Qualifying is underway for the 2025 municipal elections, which will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Straight-line winds bring trees down across Marion County
MARION COUNTY — Although many official reports will not be available until after the Journal-Record’s presstime, Marion County Emergency Management Agency Director Russ Taylor was able to provide a statement early Monday morning concerning storm and straight-line wind damage from Saturday, June 7.
Renovated ER at Hamilton hopsital offers more privacy, patient & staff space
HAMILTON — North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton opened its newly renovated Emergency Department on Tuesday, May 20. Patients needing emergency care once again enter through the ER entrance located on the north side of the hospital.
Hamilton applies for $1.467 million for industrial park site preparation through ‘Growing Alabama’ program
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton will be applying for $1,467,000 in funding through the “Growing Alabama” program to develop two sites in the Hamilton I-22 Industrial Park after the city council approved the measure at a special-called meeting on Friday, May 16.
Hamilton mayor announces retirement: hopes to see "a good slate' of candidates
Standing outside the office he'll remain in for five more months, Hamilton Bob Page is all smiles after making his announcement during a city council meeting that he'll not run again for re-election.
HAMILTON — During the Hamilton City Council’s regular meeting on Monday, June 2, during discussion on municipal office qualifying dates and times, mayor Bob Page announced he would not be running again for office.