Buttahatchee River Fall Fest set for Saturday, Oct. 31
HAMILTON — The 20th Annual Buttahatchee River Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, in downtown Hamilton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Steele signs to play pro basketball in Bosnia
Kenton Steele, a 2021 graduate of Hamilton High School, is playing pro basketball in Bosnia. He is shown here playing while at West Point.
HAMILTON — SARAJEVO, BOSNIA — Kenton Steele, 23, of Hamilton, signed with a professional overseas basketball team in Bosnia beginning this season.
City of Hamilton residents on Social Security, SSDI can apply now for garbage exemptions
HAMILTON — In the announcements segment of the Hamilton City Council’s Sept. 21 meeting, Hamilton Mayor Tami Williams reminded City of Hamilton residents that garbage exemption applications could be turned in starting Oct. 1.
‘God was working His way’ Hamilton community comes together to help stranded motorist fix tire
Jonathan Fay (left) and Julie Fay (right) and their four children: Ryan (who is attending Ole Miss), Carter, Mason and Taylor are shown.
HAMILTON — Jonathan Fay of Denver, N.C., just outside of Charlotte, was traveling with his son to Ole Miss on I-22 when catastrophe struck on Friday, Aug. 14.
Protesters warn of Ramp abuse allegations
PEACEABLY ASSEMBLE — Protestors and law enforcement engage in a friendly conversation
HAMILTON — A small gathering of protesters took to the roadside to warn passers-by and attendees of abuse allegations against the Ramp during a Summer Ramp event on July 9-11.
Lynch named assistant fire chief for Hamilton
New Hamilton Fire Department Assistant Chief Eric Lynch is shown with his family, wife Erica, and twin sons Hunter (far left) and Hayden.
HAMILTON - Former Hamilton Fire Department Captain Eric Lynch was promoted to the position of assistant fire chief during the Hamilton City Council’s Monday, July 6, meeting.
Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Shrimp Boil set for Thursday, June 11
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce has set the date of Thursday, June 11, for its 22nd annual Shrimp Boil.
Marion County - Rankin Fite Airport hosting plethora of planes
Rankin Fite Airport
HAMILTON — The Marion County - Rankin Fite Airport is the temporary home of several planes as Sanders Flight Training out of Jasper uses the facility for the next few months.
Sanders’ usual home runway in Jasper is being resurfaced, which has brought them to Hamilton in the meantime.
Staff morale, community spirit being lifted by ‘FD & PD prank wars’
When the Journal-Record staff learned of the recent “prank wars” being conducted by the Hamilton Fire Department and the Hamilton Police Department, we first off—found them very funny, followed by feeling proud, thrilled, entertained and encouraged by their skills and ingenuity. We felt this type of good-natured kidding around was good for not only staff morale and stress relief for both departments, but also for lifting community spirit.
HPD, DA’s office conducting death investigation for 18-year-old Public asked to refrain from sharing rumors
HAMILTON —The death of Preston Ashton Bunt, 18, of Hamilton, is under investigation after he was found unresponsive on Wednesday, April 1.