Hamilton hospital earns 2024 Performance Leadership Awards
North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton
HAMILTON —North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton has earned two 2024 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence.
Hamilton driver’s license office closed temporarily
Journal-Record General Manager P.J. Gossett took this photo on Jan. 29 at ALEA’s Hamilton Post.
HAMILTON — Damage was recently done to the front doors of the driver’s license office at the Hamilton Post of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, located at 4521 Military Street South. The trooper post was not damaged.
Vinson addresses Hamilton council, thanks those involved with finding her lost mother
HAMILTON — During their Jan. 21 Hamilton City Council meeting, mayor Bob Page noted Kimmy (Burleson) Vinson spoke to those present and the media and thanked everyone involved with helping to locate her mother, Brenda Tice Burleson, 74, who had been reported missing on Jan. 14 and was found later that same day.
Counterfeit movie prop money used at local store
One of the downtown convenience stores in Hamilton recently cashed a $100 bill which turned out to be movie prop money.
HAMILTON — One of the downtown convenience stores in Hamilton recently cashed a $100 bill which turned out to be movie prop money.
Bear Creek to have 24-hour police service
New Bear Creek Police officer Matt Morrison is sworn into office by Town Attorney Jeff Mobley at the town council's December meeting. Shown holding the Holy Bible is Town Clerk Kay Wiginton.
BEAR CREEK — For the first time in over two decades, Bear Creek is being patrolled by the town’s police department 24 hours a day, thanks to the latest officer hired with a $103,800 COPS Hire grant through the U.S. Department of Justice.
Pastime Theatre announces 2025 concert season
WINFIELD — The Pastime Theatre is excited to announce a stellar lineup for the 2025 concert season.
Escaped inmate recaptured in Texas
Pierson Mckinnley Anthony escaped from the Alabama Department of Corrections in Hamilton over the weekend and was recaptured in Texas. Photo courtesy of Collins County Jail.
HAMILTON — Pierson Mckinnley Anthony, an inmate with the Alabama Department of Corrections in the Hamilton Community Based Facility and Community Work Center, escaped on Saturday, Jan. 25, at approximately 11:20 p.m. An escape report was issued by the ADOC at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 26.
Hamilton Council declares January Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month
HAMILTON — To raise awareness and help prevent Human Trafficking, the City of Hamilton proclaimed the month of January as “Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.”
Search continues for missing Hamilton woman
Hamilton police and Alabama state troopers blocked County Highway 45 on Monday, Jan. 13, to search the area for Chastity Ann Terry, who they think may have been walking along the road.
*The following story is based on the most up-to-date information as of the Journal-Record’s press deadline on Monday evening, Jan. 20.
The search for Chastity Ann Terry continues, as of Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, after she was declared missing just over a week before.
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Williams said on Jan. 16, first responders of various departments and agencies were coming together to begin a grid search of the wooded areas near the site where they believe she might have gone missing.
Police search for missing woman
Chastity Terry
HAMILTON — State, county and local law enforcement agencies are continuing the search for Chastity Ann Terry, 39, and who is considered a missing person. She was last seen on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, according to a release from the Hamilton Police Department that was posted late Sunday night.
Charges against Estes dismissed
Misdemeanor domestic violence charges against State Representative Tracy Estes, who was arrested in September, 2024, based on an alleged incident that took place a month prior, have been dismissed, in return for conditions outlined in a plea agreement reached Thursday, Jan. 9, in Marion County District Court.
Hamilton renews C3 partnership
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton renewed its membership with the C3 of Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance on Nov. 18 for $25,000 for fiscal year 2025 for its continued efforts to recruit businesses, jobs and economic development within the 3-county region of Marion, Fayette and Lamar.
Addie’s Place to have open house Jan. 23
DOUBLE SPRINGS — Addie’s Place Child Advocacy Center, serving both Winston and Marion counties, is developing its first five-year strategic plan and seeking public input during its open house planned for Thursday, Jan. 23.
CAPNA Head Start program openings available in county
MARION COUNTY — Community Action Partnership of North Alabama currently has openings in its Head Start programs in Marion County.
Sutton sworn in as county school superintendent
Dr. Patrick Sutton, left, is sworn in by 25th Circuit Court Judge Daryl Burt on Jan. 2. Sutton’s wife Amy holds the Bible as he is sworn in.
HAMILTON — Dr. Patrick Sutton is now officially the superintendent of Marion County Schools. He was sworn in by 25th Circuit Court Judge Daryl Burt at Xtra Events and Parties on Thursday, Jan. 2.
County sustains light storm damage Dec. 28
Tina Poston shares a photo of damage at her home in Brilliant. A camper was heavily damaged when a tree fell on it during the storm on Dec. 28.
MARION COUNTY — A fast-moving storm passed through Marion County on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, dealing some damage to a few homes and knocking out power in parts of the county.
Marion County was placed under a tornado warning that night, which was issued by the National Weather Service at 9:48 p.m. after radar detected rotation.
Hamilton Municipal Plea Schedule to change in 2025
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton’s Municipal Court System is changing its plea court schedule in 2025.
Valentine Sweetheart Pageant coming soon
WINFIELD — Winfield Park and Recreation is proud to present the 19th annual Mr. and Miss Northwest Alabama Valentine Sweetheart Pageant on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Winfield Elementary School auditorium.