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Millions announced for Marion County Career Academy

Wearing big smiles for the big grant award and the big $12.5 million check are, from left, Britton Lightsey, Dr. Alex Smith, Joyce Fowler, Garlan Gudger, Dr. Joel Hagood, Josh Weatherly, Dr. Patrick Sutton, Daryl Weatherly and Mark Dearen.

Wearing big smiles for the big grant award and the big $12.5 million check are, from left, Britton Lightsey, Dr. Alex Smith, Joyce Fowler, Garlan Gudger, Dr. Joel Hagood, Josh Weatherly, Dr. Patrick Sutton, Daryl Weatherly and Mark Dearen.
HAMILTON -- The following press releases were provided by the Marion County Board of Education and Bevill State Community College. The group photo from event is courtesy of BSCC Multimedia Coordinator Nicole Smith. Please see the Wednesday, Sept. 23, Journal-Record for in-depth staff reporting on this event.

More information shared about new Ronnie Gene Avery VFW Post officers

HAMILTON — The Journal-Record conducted a brief “Question and Answer” survey with most of the new officers of the Hamilton Ronnie Gene Avery VFW Post 12245 to learn more about them, their military service and their top goals for the new post.
Shown below are their responses. We greatly appreciate their time, assistance and service in this endeavour, as well as their service to their country and their efforts on behalf of the new post in Hamilton.

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.

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.

Liba Payne Peters writes on ‘My Hometown’

My hometown is the place where my life began, where my roots dig deep in the dirt--the dirt that makes me happy the minute I step my foot on the ground.
It’s the memories, connections and friendships that draw me to a time when life was filled with carefree laughter, love and hope. The deep ties bind me with an unbreakable hold for this town--the only place in the world where people remember my family and my growing-up years.

Christian Center of Concern in Hamilton offers community-funded assistance to those in need

Christian Center of Concern Director J.J. Headrick began as a volunteer in 1995. She has been the director for the last 10 years.

Christian Center of Concern Director J.J. Headrick began as a volunteer in 1995. She has been the director for the last 10 years.

HAMILTON — The Christian Center of Concern in Hamilton is an answer to prayers for many, providing food and aid in various ways to those going through tough times or to the elderly, whose limited incomes don’t often match their current needs.

Jeff Fleming chosen as Hamilton’s ‘Citizen of the Year'

The family of "Citizen of the Year" Jeff Fleming (center) are shown, from left, daughter Amy Sanderson, wife Dana, and son Patrick Fleming and his wife Abby.

The family of "Citizen of the Year" Jeff Fleming (center) are shown, from left, daughter Amy Sanderson, wife Dana, and son Patrick Fleming and his wife Abby.

HAMILTON —During the grand finale of the “Best of Hamilton” awards during the chamber’s annual “Dinner on First” event on April 22, pastor Jeff Fleming was chosen as “Citizen of the Year.”
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