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Winfield to host 250th Downhome Jubilee

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 9:04:54 AM

WINFIELD — The City of Winfield Park and Recreation Department, along with the Winfield City Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 250th Downhome Jubilee, celebrating 250 years of The United States of America on Saturday, June 27, at Ivan K. Hill Park.

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Riley promoted to Winfield assistant fire chief

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 9:00:14 AM

Will Riley

WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to approve the promotion of Will Riley to assistant fire chief after current chief Dewayne Norris announced his upcoming retirement in July.

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Black bear struck and killed on I-22

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 11:44:32 AM

WINFIELD — A black bear was struck and killed by a motor vehicle on I-22 near Exit 30 in Winfield on Thursday morning, May 21.
The male bear weighed in at around 200 pounds. Photos of the bear were shared widely across social media on Thursday due to the rare nature of bear sightings in the area.
According to Alabama Forestry Commission Forestry Specialist Supervisor Joel Bartlett, bear sightings are exciting, but not unheard of in the State of Alabama and Marion County.

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Winfield schools interview superintendent finalists

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 9:17:16 AM

WINFIELD — The Winfield City Schools Board of Education held public interviews for the four finalists for the position of superintendent, beginning on Thursday, March 12.

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Tiffin Motorhomes announces closure of one Winfield plant

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 9:11:52 AM

WINFIELD — Tiffin Motor Homes announced that one of its facilities in Winfield will be closing as the company moves its manufacturing to Red Bay.

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Allegations raised of abuse at day care facility

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 10:11:15 AM

WINFIELD — Several parents have leveled allegations of abuse toward New Dawn Daycare in Winfield beginning in early January of 2026.

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Kemp Meadows residents evacuated after

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 9:32:02 AM

The fire was located in one room in the older wing of the building, shown here. Journal-Record staff was not allowed inside.

WINFIELD — Kemp Meadows Assisted Living residents were evacuated as fire crews responded to a small fire there on Monday night, Dec. 22.

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Winfield to re-stripe Pike Road

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 4:17:17 PM

WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to re-stripe Pike Road during its regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

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Winfield council, water board create cooperative district

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 9:49:09 AM

WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to approve the creation of a cooperative district between the City of Winfield and the water works and sewer board to help manage and maintain development around I-22 during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

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Winfield counil votes against rescinding judge appoinment, administrator termination

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 8:58:15 AM

WINFIELD — On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Winfield City Council voted down two measures that would have rescinded two controversial decisions made during the previous meeting on Nov. 3. The Winfield City Council held an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, followed by a regular meeting.

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