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HFD secures $95,000 federal grant to eliminate carcinogen exposure in engine bays
Several Hamilton Fire Department staff members posed for a publicity photo on the day their $95,000 grant was announced for a diesel exhaust removal system. Shown from left are HFD Firefighter Taten Palmer, HFD Chief Matthew McCracken, HFD Assistant Chief Eric Lynch and HFD Lieutenant John McCracken. Photo by Paul Klekotta.
HAMILTON —The Hamilton Fire Department has officially been awarded a $95,000 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Mims excited to serve as county airport manager
Renee Mims
HAMILTON — Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport Manager Renee Mims says she is proud to have been selected for the position.
Bonuses, pay increases to help Hackleburg Police retention
HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg voted to approve a measure that may drastically increase recruiting and retention for the Hackleburg Police Department after a proposal was pitched to them by HPD Chief Kenny Hallmark during their Monday, Sept. 21, meeting.
Hackleburg Community Courts open Oct. 15
Two views taken from the new security cameras in Hackleburg show the “Hackleburg Community Courts” pickleball courts, basketball court and pavilion area set to open on Thursday, Oct. 15.
HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Town Council set the date and time for the grand opening of the Hackleburg Community Courts during their Sept. 21 council meeting.
Steele signs to play pro basketball in Bosnia
Kenton Steele, a 2021 graduate of Hamilton High School, is playing pro basketball in Bosnia. He is shown here playing while at West Point.
HAMILTON — SARAJEVO, BOSNIA — Kenton Steele, 23, of Hamilton, signed with a professional overseas basketball team in Bosnia beginning this season.
$12.5 million grant awarded for Marion County Career Academy facility
Wearing big smiles for the big grant award and the big $12.5 million check are, from left, Alabama Community College Board of Trustees Member and Tombigbee Electric Cooperative CEO/President Britton Lightsey, Marion County Board of Education Member Dr. Alex Smith, MCBOE Member Joyce Fowler, Alabama Senator and Senate Pro-tem Garlan Gudger, Bevill State Community College President Dr. Joel Hagood, MCBOE Marion County Career Tech Director Josh Weatherly, MCBOE School Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton, MCBOE Member Daryl Weatherly and MCBOE Member Mark Dearen.
HAMILTON —In a room filled with teachers, coaches, students and school administrators, as well as officials at the local, county and state level, some big news was shared about a new facility to be constructed for the Marion County Career Academy, along with a big check for $12.5 million to fund its construction.
Mule Day Returns to Winfield this weekend
WINFIELD — Mule Day in Winfield returns this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25–26, bringing two days of shopping, music, antique vehicles and the community’s much-anticipated Mule Day Parade to downtown Winfield.
Winfield approves street & fuel bids, Pizza Hut alcohol sales
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to accept bids for fuel and the city’s next round of road paving projects during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Millions announced for Marion County Career Academy
Wearing big smiles for the big grant award and the big $12.5 million check are, from left, Britton Lightsey, Dr. Alex Smith, Joyce Fowler, Garlan Gudger, Dr. Joel Hagood, Josh Weatherly, Dr. Patrick Sutton, Daryl Weatherly and Mark Dearen.
HAMILTON -- The following press releases were provided by the Marion County Board of Education and Bevill State Community College. The group photo from event is courtesy of BSCC Multimedia Coordinator Nicole Smith. Please see the Wednesday, Sept. 23, Journal-Record for in-depth staff reporting on this event.
Mississippi kidnapping suspect arrested in Hamilton
HAMILTON —David Tyler Jones, 19, was arrested at the Hamilton Walmart after fleeing from Monroe County, Miss., last Friday, Sept. 11.
Hamilton man arrested in Lauderdale County on human trafficking charges
Robert Earl Danford
LAUDERDALE COUNTY — The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday, Sept. 4, that Robert Earl Danford, 69, of Hamilton, was arrested on human trafficking charges.
Body discovered in Hackleburg identified, no evidence of foul play
HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Police Department announced the beginning of a death investigation after receiving calls of a possible deceased person on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Hilinski’s Hope seeks to inspire hope, break stigma of mental illness for students
HAMILTON — Mark and Kym Hilinski spoke to students at Hamilton High School on Thursday, Sept. 10, as part of their mission to break stigmas and encourage discussion surrounding mental health.
Council approves rezoning district to allow alcohol sales
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to rezone the parcel of land Pizza Hut is located on to allow alcohol sales during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Clyde Nix Public Library first in state to receive official litter kits
HAMILTON —When Clyde Nix Public Library Director Starr Montgomery, assistant librarian Tanya Gilmore, Hamilton Mayor Tami Williams and library board members Sue Palmer and Shelia Shotts received supplies for the “Check Out A Cleaner Alabama!” program on Thursday, Aug. 20, they were the first library in the state to receive the full official “Clean Up Kit” packages.
First Baptist Church of Guin hosting 9/11 memorial service this Sunday
GUIN — First Baptist Church of Guin will be hosting a 9/11 memorial and prayer service this Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2:30 p.m.
Marion County Resource & Job Fair to be held Sept. 15 at Bevill
HAMILTON — The Bevill State Community College Division of Workforce Solutions and A-RESET will host the Marion County Resource & Job Fair next Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bevill Business & Community Center on the Hamilton campus of BSCC.
Litter be gone: Get a cute bin or reusable bag for your car
Please throw this column away. Really. Please throw it away in a garbage can. Don’t throw it on the ground or out of a car window. Or you can recycle it in your garden, use it for a birdcage liner or save it to clean your windows.
There is a litter problem decorating our highways in a not-nice way. It’s been this way since I can remember, and that’s been quite a while.
Ivey announces first grants in major new rural healthcare program totalling more than $144M
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday, Aug. 24, the awarding of 138 grants worth a total of more than $144 million to healthcare providers and institutions throughout the state as part of the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program.