HFD adds new ladder truck to fleet


The bold and the beautiful! Hamilton Fire Department’s Tower One is an amazing fire suppression and rescue apparatus with a 95 feet aerial platform and a pumping capacity of 1,750 gallons per minute.
HAMILTON — Tower One was added to the lineup of fire apparatus at the Hamilton Fire Department on June 17, 2024.

‘You’re zoned!’ Ivory Wood Heights apartment complex plans underway


Ivory Wood Heights Real Estate Developer D. Tyler Harris speaks to the Hamilton City Council on July 15, 2024, where they unanimously voted to approve his zoning change request which will allow the construction of 200 apartments in east Hamilton.
HAMILTON — After years of planning and preparation, including publishing legal notices and jumping through various associated hoops, real estate developer D. Tyler Harris heard the words, “You’re zoned!” spoken by Hamilton Mayor Bob Page.

Hamilton PD requests pickup safety at elementary school

HAMILTON — During the Monday, Aug. 5, Hamilton City Council meeting, Hamilton Police Chief Jordan Carter spoke a few moments on safety issues regarding the pickup of children from Hamilton Elementary School.
The chief also asked for everyone’s patience at all the schools as they pick their children up after school each day.
“During the first week, we will have officers everywhere there is congestion,” he said. “We’re telling everyone to be patient. And we’ll make sure we have plenty of officers to help.”

Miss Hamilton/Miss Hamilton’s Teen pageant set for Saturday


The current titleholders are Miss Hamilton 2024 Jayla Duncan, the competition's first African American titleholder; and Miss Hamilton's Teen 2024 Megan Malloy.
HAMILTON — The Miss Hamilton and Miss Hamilton's Teen Pageant will be held this Saturday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Bevill State Community College auditorium in Hamilton. The Miss Hamilton Pageant is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Hamilton man saves woman, infant from drowning


Dylan Lucas’ 5-year-old son Zaidyn comes up and gives his daddy a big hug. Also shown is Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins.
BEAR CREEK — First responders are usually the ones saving lives, but a unique situation brought first responders forward to honor a man who saved the life of a mother, her baby and her unborn child from the waters of Bear Creek.

New location a great fit for Restoration Family Services


Restoration Family Services and Kids for Life Director Melissa Mathieson and Facilities Director David Mathieson are shown at the special children’s entrance and patio area at their new location.
HAMILTON — During the National Foster Care Month of May, the Journal Record was invited to an open house to tour the new Restoration Family Services and Kids for Life facility in Hamilton.

MCHS student memorializes LCHS student


Left to right, Marion County High School SRO Jason Clifton, Lamar County High School Principal Jason Clark, Anna Rhea White and LCHS SRO David Sullivan stand in front of the bench which memorializes Chaney Livingston, who passed away in April.
VERNON — On April 30, 2024, Lamar County High School lost a senior, Chaney Livingston, to a tragic automobile accident. After hearing the news, Marion County High School Junior Anna Rhea White immediately wanted to do something to help LCHS. Anna Rhea began collecting donations, while still undecided as to what to do to show support.

Tall sunflowers delight couple


Tall sunflowers delight couple

Barbara and Charles Wiginton of Hamilton enjoy growing sunflowers in their garden every year. Charles noted, “We grow them at the edge of the garden for looks and because the birds like the seeds, but we’ve never seen any grow this tall before. They’re usually about head-high or six-feet-high, but these are nearly twice as tall as I am.” Charles said he did add some Miracle-Gro® to the soil, and uses it “on about everything.”

Marion County to receive more electric vehicle charging stations


Love’s Travel Stop in Hamilton is the recipient of a grant from the state to install two electric vehicle charging stations. The only other stations in the county are located at the Holiday Inn in Guin.
HAMILTON — The Love’s Travel Stop in Hamilton, located off of I-22 on River Road/County Highway 35, will be getting electric vehicle charging stations thanks to a state grant.

Citizens Bank warns of scams


VP Sandy Anderson shares tips to avoid scams after fake warranty letter received
WINFIELD — After a recent scam letter found its way into the mailboxes of Citizens Bank’s customers, Citizens Bank Vice President Sandy Anderson sat down with the Journal Record and shared some tips on spotting scams before it’s too late.

Boston marathoner originally from Brilliant


Nurse practitioner and Haleyville resident Alissa Hood is all smiles as she runs in the iconic Boston Marathon. E
HALEYVILLE — When Haleyville resident Alissa Hood started running seven years ago, she only wanted to run three miles. Now, she has logged hundreds of miles and traveled the world, all one step and one dream at a time, inspiring her community all at the same time.