Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force seeking sponsors for annual golf tournament; Sept. 16 deadline

HAMILTON — For 18 years, the Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force has held a golf tournament on the first Friday in October to help raise funds for survivors of domestic violence. With a Safeplace shelter now located in Marion County, all funds raised at this tournament stay in the county to help with needs at the shelter.

$13 million state of the art jail facility for Marion County

There’s a new jail in town! Marion County Sheriff Kevin Williams stands in front of the new Marion County Detention Center, which also houses the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the Emergency Management Agency.

There’s a new jail in town! Marion County Sheriff Kevin Williams stands in front of the new Marion County Detention Center, which also houses the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the Emergency Management Agency.

MARION COUNTY — The Marion County Commission is proud to announce the official opening of the new Marion County Detention Facility, a milestone achievement in the county’s continued commitment to public safety, responsible governance and community well-being.

WAR Construction Manager Roy May provides more details on new state-of-the-art detention facility

Roy May, construction manager for WAR Construction, stands near his truck with the new Marion County Detention Center shown in the background, a project he worked diligently on for two years.

Roy May, construction manager for WAR Construction, stands near his truck with the new Marion County Detention Center shown in the background, a project he worked diligently on for two years.

HAMILTON — WAR Construction Manager Roy May provided more details on the county’s new detention facility, which took two years to complete.

Dylan and Shelby Reese help raise over $300k for flood relief

Left to right, Shelby Reese, Tees by Taylor owner Taylor Moore and Dylan Reese present a check for $330,000 to Samaritan’s Purse to go toward flood relief efforts in the Texas hill country.

Left to right, Shelby Reese, Tees by Taylor owner Taylor Moore and Dylan Reese present a check for $330,000 to Samaritan’s Purse to go toward flood relief efforts in the Texas hill country.

Winfield Popular social media content creator couple Dylan and Shelby Reese have helped raise over $300,000 for flood relief efforts in Texas after severe flooding in the Texas hill country in July. “Since we started doing social media, that’s like the number one coolest thing that’s happened to us,” Dylan said.

$3 million in improvements planned for Marion County Lake

The Marion County Lake is shown on Thursday, Aug. 21. Although the lake had to be drained for work on the dam to be done, some amount of water still remains and will be removed by the contractor.

The Marion County Lake is shown on Thursday, Aug. 21. Although the lake had to be drained for work on the dam to be done, some amount of water still remains and will be removed by the contractor.

HAMILTON — A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Marion County Lake for those interested in bidding on site improvements needed to return the lake to fishing, picknicking and other recreation and tourism opportunities.

Hamilton mayor holds informal discussion with hopsital officials; study underway

North Mississippi Mecdical Center-Hamilton is shown.

North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton is shown.

HAMILTON — Hamilton Mayor Bob Page told the city council, the public in attendance and the news media on Aug. 18 he’d had an informal sit-down meeting with hospital officials about the North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton situation.

Bevill State and Marion County Schools to expand dual enrollment opportunities with new Marion County College & Career Academy

HAMILTON — Bevill State Community College and Marion County Schools have entered into a new agreement to expand dual enrollment opportunities for students through the creation of the Marion County College & Career Academy on the Bevill State Hamilton campus. The Memorandum of Understanding was approved by Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker of the Alabama Community College System and signed by Baker and BSCC President Dr. Joel Hagood on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Dr. Patrick Sutton, superintendent of Marion County Schools, signed the agreement following approval by the Marion County Board of Education on Aug.15.
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