Hamilton

Vinson addresses Hamilton council, thanks those involved with finding her lost mother

HAMILTON — During their Jan. 21 Hamilton City Council meeting, mayor Bob Page noted Kimmy (Burleson) Vinson spoke to those present and the media and thanked everyone involved with helping to locate her mother, Brenda Tice Burleson, 74, who had been reported missing on Jan. 14 and was found later that same day.

Hamilton’s Kel Battle sets scoring record


Hamilton's Kel Battle sets new record.

Hamilton’s Kel Battle was recognized by the AHSAA Radio Network as the leading scorer for the Hamilton Aggies, passing Greg Evans who set the previous record in 1983. Battle has scored over 1,700 points, and beat his own 3-point record from last season (98) with 100 so far this season. He also holds records for most career 3-pointers and most charges taken in a season and in his career. “I am so proud of all he has accomplished,” his father, Drew Battle said.

Escaped inmate recaptured in Texas


Pierson Mckinnley Anthony escaped from the Alabama Department of Corrections in Hamilton over the weekend and was recaptured in Texas. Photo courtesy of Collins County Jail.
HAMILTON — Pierson Mckinnley Anthony, an inmate with the Alabama Department of Corrections in the Hamilton Community Based Facility and Community Work Center, escaped on Saturday, Jan. 25, at approximately 11:20 p.m. An escape report was issued by the ADOC at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 26.