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Guin discusses library’s future - Losing public status could be catastrophic for city, school says library director
The Marion County High School Community Library would lose many of its books and technological resources if it loses its public library status
GUIN — The Guin City Council met with members of the library board in a work session on Monday, Nov. 20, to discuss several concerns regarding the Marion County High School Elaine Junkin Community Library.
Signed, scanned, delivered - Deeds and mortgages scanned, backed up and available online
These deed books in the Marion County Courthouse have been scanned, the images cleaned up, everything backed up and fits in the palm of Marion County Probate Judge Paige Vick on an external hard drive (right). These records will be safe if the courthouse is involved in a disaster and will be preserved digitally. Additionally, the image files are indexed and available online for searches. Mortgages for the past 50 years and the reverse and direct index books and plat books are included. The external hard drive contains approximately 232,676 images.
HAMILTON — The advancement of technology has allowed the world to preserve and share things we would not be able to otherwise. Thirty years ago, if someone was asked to read a book online, they would not understand the meaning of these words. Not only can we read a book online now, the inventory of entire courthouses can be found online. Hundreds of books from the Marion County Judge of Probate office went live online Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.
Student-led art features in Guin mural
Master muralist Missy Miles (left) and gifted art student Gracious Webb stand before the “Greetings from Guin” mural, which Webb illustrated and Miles painted.
GUIN — As you travel along U.S. Highway 43 in Guin from east going west, a remarkable sight meets your eyes.
Displayed on the side of the Guin Post Office is a strikingly beautiful and colorful mural spelling out the name of the city.
As you continue driving, you might see three other murals in the city, all painted by artist and master mural painter Missy Miles.
Winfield police chief suspended
Winfield Chief of Police Brett Burleson served a three day suspension.
WINFIELD — Winfield Police Chief Brett Burleson faced a three-day suspension two weeks ago after mayor Randy Price did not approve of the way Burleson handled a confrontation related to a personal issue.
Soloing at Sixteen: Macon Harris earns driver license, student pilot certificate in one day
Sixteen year old Macon Harris takes off on his first solo flight Nov. 16. He is piloting a Piper Cherokee.
HAMILTON — Hamilton High School sophomore Macon Harris got two licenses on his birthday—one for driving a car, and the other for flying a plane.
Part of county now under exceptional drought
The northwestern corner of Marion County is now listed under exceptional drought status. Image is courtesy of the National Weather Service.
According to a drought information statement from the National Weather Service in Birmingham, Marion County is under an extreme drought.
Tractor accident fatal to Haleyville man last week
HALEYVILLE — A local man was killed when a tractor ran over him in a field off of Thornhill Road near Haleyville in Marion County Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 14, according to the Craft Fire Department.
Walk of Trees a city, chamber success
Teamwork makes light work for the Hamilton Street Department’s (from left) Gus Morrow, Brett Holcomb, Shawn Holloway and Tracy Lee.
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce expected some participation in their inaugural “Walk of Trees” event. What they didn’t expect was to fill all 100 slots available for the project in just three days.
Extension hosts first Garden Expo
The Northwest Alabama RC&D Council sits at a table at the first Garden Expo. Shown above are Executive Director Lauranne James, Anna Morrison and Vanessa King.
HAMILTON — The Marion County Extension Office partnered with Northwest Alabama RC&D to host a garden expo as part of an outreach through NRCS/USDA on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Bevill State Community College in Hamilton. Carla Lewis, Marion County Extension coordinator; Lauranne James, Northwest RC&D Council, executive director; and Tomeesa Shedd, NRCS conservation technician welcomed the attendees to the Garden Expo.
Governor places state under no burn order
ALABAMA — Governor Kay Ivey issued a statewide No Burn Order on Wednesday, Nov. 8, due to serious drought conditions throughout the state.
This order prohibits all outdoor burning in Alabama and began its effect on Thursday Nov. 9.
City, education board, park enter funding agreement
The architect’s design drawing of the new Winfield High School athletic facility is shown above.
WINFIELD — The City of Winfield, the Winfield Board of Education and Winfield Parks and Recreation have entered into an agreement that will help fun new capital projects in the near future for the park and the school system.
Old grocery store fire
Hamilton fire fighters open windows to help vent the smoke from the fire as it rises from the east end of the building
HAMILTON — Hamilton firefighters and police responded to a fire in the unoccupied building on Highway 278 / Bexar Avenue East across from the Hamilton Housing Authority on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The building was formerly known as Ray Grocery.
Tragedy Strikes--Pedestrian struck and killed on U.S. 43 in Winfield
Shown is U.S. Highway 43 from the angle of County Road 4, the intersection where Brian Alexander was struck and killed Halloween night while walking on the highway.
WINFIELD — A man walking down U.S. Highway 43 was struck and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday night, Oct. 31.
Progress made on jail construction
Concrete blocks have been put down at the new jail site located in the Bedford Industrial Park.
HAMILTON — Construction is still underway of the new Marion County jail facility, which is being built in Bedford Industrial Park in Hamilton.
Veteran couple share stories of service
WINFIELD — Ed and Rachel Tramutolo met on a blind date in Winfield and would eventually get married in 1988.
Glen Allen restores water after main leaks
GLEN ALLEN — The Town of Glen Allen repaired a broken water pipe on Saturday, Oct. 21, after hours of effort to locate and repair the leak.
Volleyball seasons end at regionals
HUNTSVILLE — Volleyball season has officially come to an end for teams in Marion County after the regional tournament in Huntsville.
Marion County police receive new helmets and shields
Marion County officials pose with new helmets and shields. From left are County Investigator Kevin Bryant, Assistant EMA Director Blake Farley, Sheriff Kevin Williams, Winfield Police Chief Brett Burleson, Brilliant Police Chief Eddie Bryant, Winfield Assistant Chief Gary Hamlett, Hackleburg Police Chief Kenny Hallmark, Guin Police Chief Daryl Spencer, Hamilton Police Lieutenant Scotty Chandler and Hamilton Police Chief Jordan Carter.
HAMILTON — The sheriff’s department and police departments throughout Marion County now have new protective equipment for every officer.
Hamilton Fire responds to flame engulfed house
Firefighters respond to this house on fire on Academy Drive in Hamilton
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a house fire on Friday afternoon, Oct. 20.