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Candace Ingram; running for Hamilton City Council Place #4
Candace Ingram; running for Hamilton City Council Place #4
HAMILTON — I’m Candace Ingram, and I’m excited to announce I’m running for Hamilton City Council – Place 4!
Brad "Bob" Burroughs; running for Winfield City Council Place #5
Brad “Bob” Burroughs; running for Winfield City Council Place #5
WINFIELD — I'm Brad “Bob” Burroughs, and I’m running for Winfield City Council Place #5, and I'd be honored to earn your support.
Scott Robertson; running for Hamilton City Council Place #5
Scott Robertson, for Hamilton City Council Place 5
HAMILTON — My name is Scott Robertson, and I am proud to be a lifelong resident of Hamilton. I graduated from Hamilton High School and have deep roots in our community.
I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart, Denise, for nearly 30 years, and we have three children—Valarie (married to Tayten Lann), Natalie (married to Joseph Cox) and Bryson Robertson—as well as one granddaughter, Ady Lann.
Edward "Shane" Stidham; running for Hamilton City Council Place #1
Edward "Shane" Stidham, running for Hamilton City Council Place #1
HAMILTON — Hi, I'm Edward “Shane” Stidham and I'm proud to announce my candidacy for Hamilton City Council place #1. I am married to Misty and we have three children: Zac Hanford (Savannah), Mackenzie and Miley, and we have two grandchildren: Camden and Graylen Hanford.
Wade Williams; running for mayor of Hamilton
Wade Williams, running for mayor of Hamilton
HAMILTON — Wade Williams is a visionary leader committed to community growth and is seeking to be your next mayor of Hamilton.
Mackly twins earn Eagle Scout rank
HAMILTON — Twin brothers Jacob and Caleb Mackly earned the rank of Eagle Scout last year by completing a project to build picnic tables and benches at two locations in Hamilton.
Jacob and Caleb said they both joined the Boy Scouts to have something to do and learn valuable skills.
Kith Furniture closes in Bear Creek
Kith Furniture, located off Highway 13 in Bear Creek , has shut down operations.
BEAR CREEK — The closure of Kith Furniture, which just two years ago employed up to 250 people, has been a devastating blow to the Town of Bear Creek, in the loss of employees, as well as occupational tax generated by the business.
Missy Miles captures the spirit of W.C. Handy with winning music festival poster
Local master muralist and multi-faceted artist Missy Miles recently won the poster contest for the W.C. Handy Music Festival held annually for 44 years to celebrate the “Father of the Blues.”
THE SHOALS — Missy Miles’ work will once again be a part of history as her poster design for the W.C. Handy Music Festival in The Shoals was selected as the official artwork for the 2025 event, the 44th annual festival held annually to celebrate the “Father of the Blues.”
Miles noted past poster winners’ designs are displayed in the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia.
Express Rx welcomes new pharmacist, Bayleigh Brown, to staff
The Express Rx staff is ready to help you with your pharmacy needs. The store also has gift items, toys and other merchandise. Shown are, from left, Express Rx Registered Pharmacist/Pharmacist in Charge Mickey Gerstman, Certified Pharmacy Technician Lindsey Miller, Pharmacy Technician Taylor Franks, Pharmacy Technician Charyle Cagle, Pharmacy Technician Bethany Wiginton and Registered Pharmacist Bayleigh Brown.
HAMILTON — Express Rx of Hamilton recently added a new registered pharmacist, Bayleigh Brown, to the staff, with manager/registered pharmacist Mickey Gerstman noting, “We’re thrilled to have her. She is an excellent pharmacist. She’s friendly, helpful and outgoing.
SNAP-Ed: Helping communities live well in Marion and Walker counties
SNAP-Ed Extension Agent Ginger Eatman is shown with students at a garden harvest at the Hackleburg High School and Hackleburg Elementary School garden. See column on page 4 and photo page on 12.
MARION COUNTY — Across Alabama and the nation, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education, known as SNAP-Ed, is making a difference—one healthy choice at a time.
Funded by the USDA, SNAP-Ed is designed to empower individuals and families who qualify for SNAP benefits by providing free nutrition education and promoting healthier lifestyles. The goal is simple: to help communities live well by encouraging smart food choices, active living and long-term health.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 18-20
MARION COUNTY — Parents and guardians may want to take note of next weekend’s 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday and plan their shopping trip for school supplies to help save money.
Sherry Armstrong; running for Hamilton City Council Seat #3
Sherry Pickard Armstrong, for Hamilton City Council Seat #3
HAMILTON — My name is Sherry Pickard Armstrong. My husband, Hollis, and I have twin sons, Brian Kim (Teresa) Armstrong and Kevin Brett (Melissa) Armstrong. We have two grandsons, Blayne Armstrong and Derrick (Annea) Sims. We all reside in Hamilton.
Majority of alcohol sales tax to go to roads in Hackleburg
HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Town Council agreed the majority of future alcohol sales tax funds will go to roads at their last meeting on Monday, June 16. The breakdown is as follows: 50 percent of the funds will go to roads, 25 percent to the park and recreation department and 25 percent to the general fund.
Voting calendar
JULY 27
Last day to establish residency to vote in the municipal general election.
AUGUST 11
Last day to register to vote for the municipal general election.
AUGUST 18 - AUGUST 25
Absentee ballot requirements begin and end. Please contact your city/town election officials regarding absentee ballots prior to these dates or search online for the Alabama League of Municipalities Elections Calendar.
Roberts' execuion date set for Aug.21
David Lee Roberts
MONTGOMERY — A warrant has been approved, and a date has been set, for the execution of David Lee Roberts, who was convicted of the 1992 murder of Annetra M. Jones.
Fireworks displays to light up the county on July 4-5
From JR staff reports
MARION COUNTY — There seems to be no doubt folks in and around Marion County love their fireworks displays, and we’re definitely sure most of the municipalities really enjoy making sure everyone celebrates Independence Day with a blast, hosting fireworks shows throughout the county both on Friday, July 4, and on Saturday, July 5, this year in
several locations.
Qualifiers for Marion County in 2025 municipal elections
MARION COUNTY — City and town officials have released the names of those qualifying for mayor and council positions for the upcoming election on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Qualifiers for Marion County in 2025 municipal elections
MARION COUNTY — City and town officials have released the names of those qualifying for mayor and council positions for the upcoming election on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Friendship Festival is this Saturday in Bear Creek
BEAR CREEK — There’s only one Marion County festival held on the water, and it’s set for this Saturday, July 5, in Bear Creek when the town hosts its annual Friendship Festival at Twin Forks Park on Upper Bear Creek.