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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg will hold its 24th Annual Neighbor Day this Saturday, July 5, in downtown Hackleburg to include an “Independence Day Celebration/Fireworks Show.”

HAMILTON — The Second Annual Northwest Alabama Veterans Town Hall meeting is set for next Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Bevill Business Center in Hamilton. On hand will be a number of officials from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, along with local veteran representatives and officials, all offering valuable information and assistance to veterans.

HAMILTON — Joint response efforts by fire, police, sheriff and other rescue personnel resulted in a woman being rescued near the Buttahatchee River in Hamilton less than an hour after 9-1-1 was called with “reports a female had been swept away by the current.”

GUIN — The City of Guin and Santa’s Workshop will host the 12th annual Firecracker 5k on Thursday night, July 3.

BEAR CREEK — The Town of Bear Creek will hold its annual Friendship Festival on Saturday, July 5, at Twin Forks Park, located on Upper Bear Creek.

HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg will celebrate its 24th Annual Neighbor Day on Saturday, July 5, this year, with festivities all day culminating in a massive fireworks display that night.

HAMILTON — Josh Emerson, the older brother of Caleb Emerson (who was featured last week), earned the rank of Eagle Scout last year.

HAMILTON — The Marion County Extension Service would like to remind those seeking Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) grants that the deadline is Monday, June 30.

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities, are aimed at improving road safety and streamlining certification processes.

HAMILTON — Hamilton’s Caleb Emerson earned his way into Eagle Scouts on May 6 of this year after completing his project to renovate Hamilton’s Arboretum at the walking trail. According to Hamilton’s Troop 56 Scout Master John Sims, Emerson began his scout journey around the time he was in first grade in the Cub Scouts. Sims bragged on Emerson’s willingness to serve and lead throughout the years, a role that the scouting program encourages.

HAMILTON — Are you purchasing a structure (home or business), or purchasing property with the intention of placing a structure on it? Please contact Marion County 911 to ensure you get the correct 911 address.

If you are a farmer in Marion County, the Marion County Extension Office wants your information for a special section in the Journal-Record called “Thank a Farmer” due out around Labor Day.