Hackleburg’s wet/dry vote is next Tuesday, April 22
Eligible residents wishing to continue to have no alcohol sales in the Town of Hackleburg should make sure to visit the polls to vote on Tuesday, April 22.
NWAGD votes to aid Winfield in economic development-related gas line relocation
Shown are Winfield Mayor Randy Price (left) and Northwest Gas General Manager Heath Reed in front of the new Pilot Travel Center in Winfield. Due to ongoing construction in the area, a six-inch high-pressure gas main line will need to be relocated. The Northwest Gas Board of Directors have agreed to help offset the cost of moving the line for the City of Winfield.
HAMILTON — The Northwest Alabama Gas District, also known as Northwest Gas, serves more than 20,000 customers across the state, with a special new customer recently added through the construction of the newest Pilot Travel Center in Winfield on Interstate-22.
Participating Marion County 4-H youth are “oinking it up” by raising pigs for the annual Pig Squeal coming up next month.
Avery McCullough, 10, shows the pigs she is working with for the upcoming Pig Squeal on May 17. She is one of 10 Marion County 4-H youth who will be participating in the showing and then the auction afterward.
Participating Marion County 4-H youth are “oinking it up” by raising pigs for the annual Pig Squeal coming up next month. The event will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m., at the Fayette County Multipurpose Complex at 650 McConnell Loop in Fayette.
Governor Kay Ivy awards $50,000 to Marion County Sheriff’s for stun guns
Shown are Winfield Mayor Randy Price (left) and Northwest Gas General Manager Heath Reed in front of the new Pilot Travel Center in Winfield. Due to ongoing construction in the area, a six-inch high-pressure gas main line will need to be relocated. The Northwest Gas Board of Directors have agreed to help offset the cost of moving the line for the City of Winfield.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $297,000 to improve public safety in north Alabama, including $50,000 to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office “to purchase stun guns aimed at de-escalating dangerous situations and preventing injuries to both suspects and deputies.”
SNAP-Ed’s Dynamic Duo learning more to make a difference
The Dynamic Duo, Ginger Eatman and Josh Berryhill, are also shown at the Feeding Change Summit.
Hamilton One of the best kept secrets in Marion County is the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
‘Dinner on First,’ elegant Hamilton chamber awards event set for April 22
Attendees are shown at last year’s “Dinner on First” event in downtown Hamilton, which showcases some of the “Best of Hamilton.” With elegant table settings and semi-formal attire, “Dinner on First” provides an opportunity for everyone to enjoy a special night.
HAMILTON — You can be a part of one of the best events to be held this year in Hamilton at “Dinner on First,” the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event that salutes the “Best of Hamilton.”
Bedford Industrial Park land sold for new Ready-Mix Concrete Plant
HAMILTON — After a unanimous vote during its Monday, March 17, meeting, the Hamilton City Council authorized the sale of 5.6 acres of property in the Bedford Industrial Park to be sold for the purpose of building a Ready-Mix Concrete Plant.
Marion County native first ever police chief of Detroit
Bryan McCraw places his hand on his grandfather’s Bible as he is sworn in as police chief by Detroit Mayor Keith King. Holding the Bible is McCraw’s friend, Kristie Bailey.
DETROIT — For the first time in its incorporated history, a span of 70 years, the Town of Detroit now has its first police chief. Robert Bryan McCraw, of Hamilton, was hired and sworn in as the town’s police chief on Monday, March 17, at Detroit Town Hall by Mayor Keith King.
McCraw retired as the police chief for Guin and has also formerly worked with the Franklin County heriff’s Department.
Winfield hospital now under management
Northwest Regional Health in Winfield, will be leased under North Mississippi Health Services effective May 1.
Hamilton
Northwest Regional Health is now under a long-term lease of North Mississippi Health Services, which owns North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
Russ Taylor hired as new EMA director
Russ Taylor is the new Marion County EMA Director.
HAMILTON — Russ Taylor was hired as the new Marion County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director by the Marion County Commission during its meeting on Monday, March 17.
Hamilton native named Safety Director of the Year
Andrew “Drew” Hall, a native of Hamilton, is named Safety Director of the Year by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama.
BIRMINGHAM — The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama recently named Drew Hall of Garrison Steel the 2025 Safety Director of the Year.
Brush fire spirals out of control, displacing family
Karen Marchan and children Derek, 10, and Leah, 7, stand in front of their home, which burned in a fire last Tuesday.
HALEYVILLE — The dangers of burning during dry conditions were experienced in a traumatic way Tuesday afternoon, March 11, when a brush fire spread out of control to consume a mobile unit, destroy a vehicle and displace a family with children.
VFW formation meeting set for March 25 at HPD
HAMILTON — If eligible veterans throughout Marion County and the surrounding areas are interested in forming a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post in Hamilton, they should attend a meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at the Hamilton Police Department Auditorium at 6 p.m.
VFW Post 5184 Russellville Commander Eric Reason and his post are sponsoring the possible startup and will be at the meeting to answer questions and provide guidance.
Hamilton Track & Field Facility hosts first meet
Taken the day before the first track meet at the new sports complex, this panoramic photo was made from on top of the press box.
HAMILTON — The very first track meet at the City of Hamilton/Marion County Schools Track & Field Facility has taken place!
Guin council honors late Dr. Randolph
Guin Mayor Phil Segraves presents a plaque commemorating the late Dr. Gary Randolph to his wife, Janice Randolph.
GUIN — The Guin City Council passed a resolution during its meeting on Monday, March 3, to honor the late Dr. Gary Randolph for his many years of service to the city of Guin as not only a doctor, but also as a member of the city council.
BOE recognizes school counselors, proclaims February as CTE Month
Shown on Feb. 21 at the Marion County Board of Education are school counselors, from left, Alana Hawkins – Marion County High School; Halie Hagood – Hackleburg Elementary School; Raven Wilburn – Hackleburg High School; Allyson Frederick – Hamilton Middle School; Julie Kladke – Hamilton High School; Johnathan Tuck – Phillips Elementary School; and Monica Allen – Phillips High School. Not shown are Erica Salter – Hamilton Elementary School; Jessica Scott – Guin Elementary School; and Lisa McCaleb – Brilliant Schools.
HAMILTON — During its Feb. 21 meeting, the Marion County Board of Education recognized school counselors in the system.
Winfield Board of Education celebrates career tech accomplishments at meeting
WINFIELD — Representatives from Winfield city schools’ career tech programs spoke with the board of education during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, to share their recent successes with the board.
Prepare for stormy weather
With the potential of a significant severe weather outbreak - including strong tornadoes - beginning later tonight, Friday, March 14, and lasting into the evening Saturday, March 15, now is the time to prepare for the potential of being without utilities or able to leave your home for days due to potential storm damage.
Hamilton man faces 50 counts of disseminating child porn
HAMILTON — A Hamilton man is facing 50 counts of disseminating child pornography.
Devin Wayne Deerman, 24, of Hamilton, was arrested on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:12 a.m., at his residence by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department for the 50 counts and then placed in the Marion County Jail.
Teen, two others arrested in Bear Creek on meth charges
BEAR CREEK — The mother lode of drug busts in recent years for the Bear Creek Police Department yielded 68.9 grams of methamphetamine found in a bag and scattered throughout a vehicle during a traffic stop where three were arrested.