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Redistricting Marion County
MARION COUNTY — The Marion County Commission is considering a resolution to alter the boundaries of the districts of the county and will vote on the matter on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. at the commission office.
2025 Municipal Election Qualifiers for Marion County
MARION COUNTY — The cities and towns of Guin, Hackleburg, Hamilton and Winfield will all hold municipal elections on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at their respective polling places.
Guin council esrablishes line of credir for Sawmill Road grant
GUIN — The city of Guin set up a $500,000 line of credit for 120 days during its Aug. 5 meeting to help cover expenses on an ALDOT grant for Sawmill Road.
Public hearings to be held on county road closures
MARION COUNTY — As published in the Journal-Record’s legals section on Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27, the Marion County Commission will hold public hearings on Monday, Sept. 15, at the commission office at 9 a.m. for the purpose of receiving the public’s input on vacating the following public roads:
• Ridge Road and a portion of County Road 301 from the Northern Loop of Ridge Road to County Highway 13; and
• County Road 414.
Winfield accepts bid for $2.2 million I-22 infrastructure upgrades
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to accept a bid from State Bank and Trust for $2.2 million to expand water and sewer infrastructure for future development on Highway 129 around I-22 during its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Schools change policies regarding cell phone use
A new act signed into law this year will eliminate the kind of scenes shown above during school hours. The FOCUS Act calls for cell phones and other wireless devices to be off and off the person at school. Shown above, from left, are students Lizzie Lockhart, Corey Hooper and Titus McCarley.
MARION COUNTY — School begins tomorrow for the 2025-2026 school year for Marion County Schools and today for Winfield City Schools. What do students, and parents, need to know about the new legislature act concerning cell phone use in schools?
$1 million awarded to Marion County Water Authority for additional water supply
Dale McCreless, chairman of the Marion County Water Authority
MARION COUNTY — Gov. Kay Ivey announced on July 30 the awarding of a $1 million grant aimed at providing clean and reliable water to residents and businesses in Marion County.
Three properties rezoned at Hamilton Council meeting
Shown are various possible renderings of a three-phase development under progress off of Highway 278 on the east side of Hamilton.
HAMILTON — The Hamilton City Council meeting on Monday, July 7, began immediately after two public hearings were held on three separate zoning change considerations.
During the public hearings, those in attendance were invited to speak either for or against the rezoning requests.
The first hearing regarded the rezoning of a 5.22 acre property located on Highway 278 East at 2172 Bexar Avenue East, from an R2 (Multi Family District) to a B1 (General Business District).
Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 187
HAMILTON — A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, has claimed the life of a Hamilton woman. The pedestrian, Terri V. Holland, 53, who was in the roadway at the time of the crash, was critically injured when she was struck by the 2013 Honda CRV driven by Stacey A. McCarley, 59, of Hodges. Holland was airlifted to North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Miss. On Thursday, July 31, Holland succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased.
150 lbs. of marijuana seized in traffic stop
K-9 Bella is shown with the confiscated marijuana. Photo is courtesy of ALEA.
HAMILTON —During a traffic stop on I-22 on Monday, July 21, in Marion County, ALEA Sr. Trooper Seahorn and K-9 Bella made a significant drug bust.
Hackleburg accepts governor’s grant for paving project
HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg held its regular council meeting on Thursday, July 17, where it was announced that Hackleburg had received a nearly $250,000 grant through Rebuild Alabama.
Bobby Bellew; running for mayor of Guin
Bobby Bellew; running for mayor of Guin.
GUIN — Hi, My name is Bobby Bellew. I’m running for the office of mayor for the City of Guin, Alabama.
Dustin Hulsey; running for Winfield City Council Place #1
Dustin Hulsey; running for Winfield City Council Place #1.
WINFIELD — My name is Dustin Hulsey, and I'm proud to announce my candidacy for Winfield City Council Place #1 of the great City of Winfield. I'm running because I believe in a future for our city that is smart, sustainable and supportive of every resident. I worked for the city for years as a law enforcement officer and served in the roles of a patrol officer, narcotics investigator, was assigned to the state drug task force and last as the lieutenant chief investigator. I am 42 years old and a 2002 graduate of Winfield City High School.
Regenia Wisecarver; running for Hamilton City Council Place #2
Regenia Wisecarver; running for Hamilton City Council Place #2.
HAMILTON — My name is Regenia Wisecarver, and I’m proud to be running for Hamilton City Council, Place 2. I was raised in Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School. I earned my nursing degree from Northwest Alabama Community College and later completed a bachelor of science in healthcare from St. Francis University. I spent over 35 years serving others as a registered nurse—a career built on compassion, quick thinking and creating solutions. During my nursing career, I developed leadership, communication and listening skills that I will continue to use for the people of the City of Hamilton.
Frankie Kerr; running for Hamilton City Council Place #2
Frankie Kerr; running for Hamilton City Council Place #2.
HAMILTON — Hi. I am Frankie Kerr, and I am proud to announce my candidacy for Hamilton City Council place #2. I have been married to my wife, Ellen Kerr, for 53 years, and we have twin daughters, Shana Clayton (John) and Dana Davis (Jeff), and two grandsons, Ethan and Dalton Davis.
Hoof or Paw donates pet microchip reader to HFD
Firefighter Will Warren scans Jenny Lee, while her mom, Sara McCracken, looks on.
HAMILTON — Hoof or Paw, a local animal welfare advocate, announced recently the placement of a state-of-the-art universal pet microchip reader at the Hamilton Fire Department. This strategic donation aims to significantly improve the chances of reuniting lost pets with their anxious owners by providing a readily accessible scanning point for stray animals found within the community.
Marion County School System receives system wide accreditation
HAMILTON — The Marion County Board of Education recently achieved system-wide accreditation from Cognia, with MCBOE Curriculum Director Dr. Tracy Handley helping to lead the process and making a report at the board’s June 27 meeting.
Two Tahoes approved by council for Hamilton PD
HAMILTON — Two different police department matters took up the majority of the Hamilton City Council’s Monday, June 16, meeting.
Tami Lewis Williams; running for Hamilton mayor
Tami Lewis Williams, running for mayor of Hamilton
HAMILTON — Known to many as Tami from Dr. Rice’s office, I am the daughter of Dr. Susan Rice and Dwayne Lewis. A graduate of Hamilton High School and the University of North Alabama, I am married to Chris Williams and mother to Connar Franklin and Eli and Morgan Williams.