Hamilton

VFW formation meeting set for March 25 at HPD

HAMILTON — If eligible veterans throughout Marion County and the surrounding areas are interested in forming a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post in Hamilton, they should attend a meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at the Hamilton Police Department Auditorium at 6 p.m.
VFW Post 5184 Russellville Commander Eric Reason and his post are sponsoring the possible startup and will be at the meeting to answer questions and provide guidance.

BOE recognizes school counselors, proclaims February as CTE Month

Shown on Feb. 21 at the Marion County Board of Education are school counselors, from left, Alana Hawkins – Marion County High School; Halie Hagood – Hackleburg Elementary School; Raven Wilburn – Hackleburg High School; Allyson Frederick – Hamilton Middle School; Julie Kladke – Hamilton High School; Johnathan Tuck – Phillips Elementary School; and Monica Allen – Phillips High School. Not shown are Erica Salter – Hamilton Elementary School; Jessica Scott – Guin Elementary School; and Lisa McCaleb – Brilliant

Shown on Feb. 21 at the Marion County Board of Education are school counselors, from left, Alana Hawkins – Marion County High School; Halie Hagood – Hackleburg Elementary School; Raven Wilburn – Hackleburg High School; Allyson Frederick – Hamilton Middle School; Julie Kladke – Hamilton High School; Johnathan Tuck – Phillips Elementary School; and Monica Allen – Phillips High School. Not shown are Erica Salter – Hamilton Elementary School; Jessica Scott – Guin Elementary School; and Lisa McCaleb – Brilliant Schools.
HAMILTON — During its Feb. 21 meeting, the Marion County Board of Education recognized school counselors in the system.

Pirates win county baseball tournament

Winfield’s baseball team won the Marion County Baseball Tournament. Back row, from left, are Coach Alan Smith, Coach Lacy, Blaine Bowen, Kyson Key, Declyn Morgan, Blake Quinn, Brayden McCaleb, Carter Pate, Walt Hennicke, Breck Mays, Coach Smothers, Coach Elkins and Coach Rhodes; front row, Spencer Haney, Baron Smith, Kruz Box, Brandon Whitley, Brady May, Carter Ayers, Blane Bishop, Parker Dodd and Hayden Ballard. See tournament story and photos on page 13.

Winfield’s baseball team won the Marion County Baseball Tournament. Back row, from left, are Coach Alan Smith, Coach Lacy, Blaine Bowen, Kyson Key, Declyn Morgan, Blake Quinn, Brayden McCaleb, Carter Pate, Walt Hennicke, Breck Mays, Coach Smothers, Coach Elkins and Coach Rhodes; front row, Spencer Haney, Baron Smith, Kruz Box, Brandon Whitley, Brady May, Carter Ayers, Blane Bishop, Parker Dodd and Hayden Ballard. See tournament story and photos on page 13.
GUIN — The Winfield Pirates won the 2025 Marion County baseball tournament on Saturday, March 8.

Hunt alumnus, family member memorialized; organizer grateful for continued calling

Special guest columnist Jeff Carter is shown with his grandson, Easton Lane Carter.
We had a young man who came on our hunt in 2019 by the name of Jack Plowman from Gordo, Ala. His family was not able to be with us on Friday night for the supper due to previous plans. But I shared how Jack came on our hunt and killed an 8-point buck. He killed ducks on a duck hunt. He killed a doe one afternoon. And he killed rabbits on the rabbit hunt.

Downtown parking limits in Hamilton to be enforced

Parking limits in downtown Hamilton, such as this 30-minute courthouse-related parking area, are now being strictly enforced with fines of $25, $50 and $100, depending on the number of offenses.

Parking limits in downtown Hamilton, such as this 30-minute courthouse-related parking area, are now being strictly enforced with fines of $25, $50 and $100, depending on the number of offenses.
HAMILTON — Visitors to downtown Hamilton should be aware that after numerous complaints about downtown parking, the Hamilton Police Department will now be enforcing limits and writing tickets, when necessary, after a resolution was passed regarding the matter on Feb. 3 during a city council meeting.
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