Marion County

Eleven Marion County students to participate in Pig Squeal

HAMILTON — Last week, the Journal-Record published an article on the upcoming 4-H Pig Squeal. The article featured Avery McCullough from Hamilton. While the Pig Squeal will feature students from Fayette, Lamar, Pickens, Walker and Winston counties, Marion County will also be well-represented. Eleven students from across the county will compete at the event.

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.

Aggies win indoor track and field championship

With their state championship trophy are the Hamilton Aggie Indoor Track and Field Team, from left, Head Coach Scotty Sanderson, J.J. Vassar, Nate Hicks, Cee Jay Sizemore, Elijah Robinson, Hayden Ables, Coach Steve Dudley, Joseph Bullen, Coach Reggie Casey, Josh Webb, Jake Webb, Anderson Streetman, Kaden Whitaker and Cole McCarty. Not shown are Mason Holloway and coaches Brian Wiginton, Matt Robinson and Jeremy Webb.

With their state championship trophy are the Hamilton Aggie Indoor Track and Field Team, from left, Head Coach Scotty Sanderson, J.J. Vassar, Nate Hicks, Cee Jay Sizemore, Elijah Robinson, Hayden Ables, Coach Steve Dudley, Joseph Bullen, Coach Reggie Casey, Josh Webb, Jake Webb, Anderson Streetman, Kaden Whitaker and Cole McCarty. Not shown are Mason Holloway and coaches Brian Wiginton, Matt Robinson and Jeremy Webb.
BIRMINGHAM — The Hamilton Aggies boys’ indoor track and field team won the 2025 4A-5A State Indoor Meet on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

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.

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

Marion County’s Omarion Smith stiff-arms an incoming defender.

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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.

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