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Streetman takes over as principal at Hamilton Elementary School
HAMILTON — Long-time educator Rachel Streetman will be leading the smaller Hamilton Aggies this fall as the principal for Hamilton Elementary School.
Guin approves police car lease purchase
GUIN — The City of Guin approved a lease purchase for a new police car during its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 3.
Marion County Extension to host Heirs Property Workshop on Aug. 31; register by Aug. 24
WINFIELD — Marion County Extension will host an Heirs Property workshop on Monday, Aug. 31, from 5-7 p.m. at the Winfield Community Center at 400 Community Street, Winfield, AL 35594.
Major water leak in Hamilton repaired in less than four hours
HAMILTON —Around 5 a.m. on Thursday morning, July 30, Hamilton Water Department Manager Trae Herron noticed water levels in one of his department’s tanks dropping rapidly.
School officials, first responders discuss student safety
WINFIELD — School administrators, first responders and other officials spoke to parents in the Winfield Elementary School auditorium on Thursday, July 30, during Winfield City School’s Community Safety Night.
American Legion District Commander Tim Howard talks about new gaming program
New American Legion District 14 Commander Tim Howard is also the adjutant for the Sonny James Post 165 in Hackleburg.
HAMILTON — Newly-elected American Legion District 14 Commander Tim Howard, who also serves as the adjutant for the Sonny James Post 165 in Hackleburg, recently shared information on the American Legion Gaming program or ALG.
Harding arrested for rape, abuse; hearing set Aug. 10
HAMILTON — Raymond Scott Harding, 39, of Winfield, was arrested at 11:20 a.m. on Friday morning, July 17, 2026, by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on two counts each of rape and sexual abuse.
1,528 kratom products seized in multi-county operation
HAMILTON — The 25th Judicial District and multiple law enforcement agencies in Marion County and the surrounding region seized over 1,500 products containing kratom during an enforcement operation on Thursday, July 23.
Winfield hosting Community Safety Night tomorrow night
WINFIELD — Winfield City Schools will be hosting Community Safety Night tomorrow from 6-7 p.m. at Winfield Elementary School.
Loving hosts football camp before heading to Bears training camp - Hamilton graduate signs with Chicago Bears, discusses football journey
Jayden Loving, a 2021 Hamilton High School graduate, has signed with the Chicago Bears in the NFL. On July 11, he hosted a football camp for kids through sixth grade at Hamilton.
HAMILTON — Hamilton High School graduate Jayden Loving, who is signed to play for the Chicago Bears in the NFL, hosted a football camp on Saturday morning, July 11, for kids K-6.
“I just wanted to go out there and give back to the community and help,” Loving said. “We’re going to have a lot of people there to help us out and learn football, have fun and get kids more involved.”
Boil advisory lifted at Brilliant
Boil advisory lifted at Brilliant
BRILLIANT — On Thursday, July 16, the Town of Brilliant posted images of clean water samples and results and announced that the precautionary boil water advisory had been lifted after repairing a few leaks in its water line week before last.
Winfield council corrects street bid acceptance
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council corrected an error in accepting a bid package for two streets in need of paving in the area developing around Exit 30 on I-22 during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7.
Protesters warn of Ramp abuse allegations
PEACEABLY ASSEMBLE — Protestors and law enforcement engage in a friendly conversation
HAMILTON — A small gathering of protesters took to the roadside to warn passers-by and attendees of abuse allegations against the Ramp during a Summer Ramp event on July 9-11.
Lynch named assistant fire chief for Hamilton
New Hamilton Fire Department Assistant Chief Eric Lynch is shown with his family, wife Erica, and twin sons Hunter (far left) and Hayden.
HAMILTON - Former Hamilton Fire Department Captain Eric Lynch was promoted to the position of assistant fire chief during the Hamilton City Council’s Monday, July 6, meeting.
Brilliant works to repair water system leaks
BRILLIANT — The Town of Brilliant worked to repair a few leaks in its water system last week beginning on Thursday, July 9.
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday set for July 17-19
MARION COUNTY — The State of Alabama’s 21st Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins this Friday, July 17, at 12:01 a.m. and continues until Sunday, July 19, at midnight.
Free entry to Hamilton Splash Pad on July 16, 21 & 27
Children are shown enjoying the Hamilton Splash Pad earlier this year.
HAMILTON — The Hamilton City Council approved a recommendation on Monday, July 6, to authorize free admission to the Hamilton Splash Pad for four days in July.
Guin man killed in motorcycle accident
Justin Stidham
TWIN — A motorcycle rider was killed after injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 253 in Twin on Monday night, June 22.