Marion County

Francine brings lots of rain

Scenes such as this one on State Highway 118 were seen throughout the county during and after remnants of Hurricane Francine passed through. The county suffered little damage.

Scenes such as this one on State Highway 118 were seen throughout the county during and after remnants of Hurricane Francine passed through. The county suffered little damage.
MARION COUNTY — Tropical Depression Francine might have dumped significant rainfall on Marion County, but officials say it did little damage.

Voters elect Sutton as Marion County superintendent

Patrick Sutton is elected Marion County Superintendent

Patrick Sutton is elected Marion County Superintendent.
MARION COUNTY — Voters headed to the polls last Tuesday, April 16, and when the day was done, Patrick Sutton was declared the winner of the Marion County Board of Education superintendent race. He received 1,525, or 58.1 percent, of the votes compared to Josh Weatherly’s 1,100, or 41.9 percent, of the votes. This race was the only one on the ballot. Sutton will take office in January.

Baseball season round-up

Hackleburg pitcher Aydan Beard releases a pitch against a West Limestone batter on March 29. The Panthers won the game 12-1.

Hackleburg pitcher Aydan Beard releases a pitch against a West Limestone batter on March 29. The Panthers won the game 12-1.
Marion County baseball teams are still in area play as the season continues and playoffs draw near. Here are some quick highlights from each team’s season as of Monday, April 8, 2024.
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