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Tiffin Motorhomes announces closure of one Winfield plant
WINFIELD — Tiffin Motor Homes announced that one of its facilities in Winfield will be closing as the company moves its manufacturing to Red Bay.
Architect approved for new Phillips Elementary School gym; other BOE news
HAMILTON — Among the items handled by the Marion County Board of Education at its Friday, Jan. 16, meeting was a unanimous vote for permission to enter into a professional services contract with Lambert Ezell Durham Architecture, LLC of the Shoals to provide architectural services for the new gym at Phillips Elementary School.
Fire Chief Tim Rye to retire March 1; Matt McCracken named interim chief
HAMILTON — Hamilton Mayor Tami Lewis Williams announced the retirement of Hamilton Fire Chief Tim Rye during the city council’s Tuesday, Feb. 17, meeting.
Marion County Future Farmers of America celebrate National FFA Week
MARION COUNTY — Through Saturday, Feb. 28, Marion County is joining chapters across the country in celebrating the National Future Farmers of America Organization during National FFA Week, a time set aside to recognize the powerful impact of agricultural education, student leadership and community service.
Heroic efforts, daylong battle end in loss of apartment complex
Firefighters battling the blaze at Diamond Hollow Apartments in Hamilton
HAMILTON —Although firefighters gave it their ultimate effort, fighting fire for more than six hours on Friday, Feb. 13, the Diamond Hollow Apartment complex in Hamilton was a total loss by the end of the day.
$5.7 million in funding will improve Marion County’s water supply system
Shown at the Marion County Public Water Authority’s grand announcement on Feb. 9, seated from left, are water board member Elic Reid, county commissioner Keith Nichols, water board member Barney Shackleford and Water Authority General Manager Eric Terrell. Standing, from left, are Marion County Commission Chairman Larry Akers, commissioner Tim Estes, commissioner Kenneth Cochran, commissioner Greg Gunnin, Sen. Garlan Gudger and water board members Jeremy Prestage and Steve Cox.
HAMILTON — Marion County Public Water Authority General Manager Eric Terrell opened a meeting with local, county and state officials on Monday, Feb. 9, by noting “this is the good stuff” and “today is a good day.”
Severe weather tax holiday is this weekend, Feb. 20-22
HAMILTON — To help those living in the State of Alabama prepare for severe weather, the state has been holding an Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday for 15 years.
Sales tax exempt items can be purchased beginning Friday, Feb. 20, at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, Feb. 22, at midnight.
Free tree giveaways in honor of Arbor Day tentatively set for Feb. 25 & 26
HAMILTON & WINFIELD — Weather permitting, the Marion County Office of the Alabama Forestry Commission will hold their annual tree giveaways next week in honor of Arbor Day, which is observed on different dates depending on the state and city. Alabama’s Arbor Week is Feb. 22-28.
Council reconsiders changes to Ordinance 409 dealing with livestock
HAMILTON — After voting to add an item to their agenda on Monday, Feb. 2, the Hamilton City Council unanimously voted to table changes to Ordinance 409, which they had initially approved at their last meeting on Jan. 20.
Funding is denied for Bear Creek roads
BEAR CREEK — Optimism among Bear Creek town officials and residents that they would finally receive grant funding to repair or resurface deteriorating roads has turned into major disappointment, with the funding being denied.
Tombigbee requests county support for grant approval
HAMILTON — Tombigbee Electric Cooperative President/CEO Britton Lightsey spoke to the Marion County Commission during its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to request support for an important grant to be approved.
Winfield puts multipurpose park building project on hold
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to put plans for the proposed park multipurpose building on hold due to the project running over budget and other expenses the city is facing after a fire destroyed much of the park’s equipment last year.
District lines change, precincts unaffected
HAMILTON — Marion County Probate Judge Paige Vick explained what the recent change in the county’s district lines means for voters.
NMMC brings low-cost heart screenings to Hamilton for February
HAMILTON — North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton is now offering expanding low-cost heart screening.
Severe weather tax holiday set for last weekend in February
MARION COUNTY — Bad weather happens whether we are prepared for it or not. To aid Alabamians in preparing for tough weather situations, the state will hold its 15th Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday during the last weekend in February.
Hamilton adopts policy regarding public comments during council meetings
Hamilton Mayor Tami Lewis Williams
HAMILTON — Those who are interested in addressing the Hamilton City Council during a regular meeting may actually be better served speaking with the council during one of their work sessions, according to mayor Tami Lewis Williams.
EMA holds weather briefing in advance of weekend weather threats
Shown are attendees during the briefing on Thursday, Jan. 22, in preparation of the coming storm.
HAMILTON — With some cold rain, freezing rain and a chance of ice and snow in the forecast for Marion County, EMA Director Russ Taylor held a weather briefing for local and county officials, law enforcement and first responders in the EMA Emergency Operations Center at the new jail on Thursday, Jan. 22.
Winfield schools put in metal detectors at sporting events
Winfield City Schools announces they will be implementing metal detectors at entrances to sports facilities such as the high school gymnasium.
WINFIELD — Winfield City Schools has announced metal detectors will be put in place before a basketball game on Jan. 16.
Kirkpatrick and Marchbanks reelected to Democratic committee positions
HAMILTON — Lynda Kirkpatrick and Marvie Marchbanks have been reelected to represent House District 17, Marion and Lamar counties on the State Democratic Executive Committee with the Alabama Democratic Party.