CAPNA Head Start program openings available in county
MARION COUNTY — Community Action Partnership of North Alabama currently has openings in its Head Start programs in Marion County.
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County sustains light storm damage Dec. 28
Tina Poston shares a photo of damage at her home in Brilliant. A camper was heavily damaged when a tree fell on it during the storm on Dec. 28.
MARION COUNTY — A fast-moving storm passed through Marion County on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, dealing some damage to a few homes and knocking out power in parts of the county.
Marion County was placed under a tornado warning that night, which was issued by the National Weather Service at 9:48 p.m. after radar detected rotation.
Overall Improvement School Report Cards Released
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MARION COUNTY — Alabama's 2024 school report cards were released Friday, Nov. 22, and schools in the Marion County School System and the Winfield City School System mostly showed overall improvement. The MCSS has a three-point improvement over last year with a grade of 87, and WCSS has a one-point improvement with a grade of 94.
Marion County Schools Superintendent Ann West says she is pleased with the overall scores.
Raiders put down Bulldogs 48-35
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VERNON — The Marion County Raiders beat the Lamar County High School Bulldogs on the road 48-35 on Friday night, Nov. 1.
The Raiders scored one touchdown in the first quarter and were matched by the Bulldogs for a 7-7 tie.
The Raiders responded with a 59-yard rushing touchdown from Samuel Taylor. Tye Madison crossed the goal line afterward for 2 more points, putting the Raiders ahead 15-7 with about five minutes to go in the first quarter.
Defense industry plant to impact Marion County
This rendering is what the place will look like once it is constructed.
MARION COUNTY — Several defense industry jobs are coming to Marion County in the form of a new IS4S (Independent Solutions for Systems) plant soon.
Raiders win homecoming over Tigers 39-6
Brilliant’s Jerry Lothrop runs to the side as the Raiders’ defense pursues him.
GUIN — The Marion County High School Red Raiders won their homecoming game against the Brilliant Tigers 39-6 on Friday night, Oct. 4.
HHS Junior Civitans selling purple t-shirts
MARION COUNTY — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and everyone is being asked to wear purple on “Purple Thursday,” to be observed this year on Oct. 17 in recognition of survivors of domestic violence.
Raiders fall 22-18 at Hubbertville Friday
Marion County’s Tye Madison passes two Hubbertville defenders.
HUBBERTVILLE — The Lions hosted the Marion County Red Raiders on Friday night at Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium.
Francine brings lots of rain
Scenes such as this one on State Highway 118 were seen throughout the county during and after remnants of Hurricane Francine passed through. The county suffered little damage.
MARION COUNTY — Tropical Depression Francine might have dumped significant rainfall on Marion County, but officials say it did little damage.
Marion County Sports Hall of Fame inductees
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HAMILTON — Here is an abbreviated list of the 2024 Marion County Sports Hall of Fame inductees from Brilliant, Hackleburg, Hamilton, Marion County, Phillips and Winfield for the class of 2024.