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Clean audit report, ‘zero findings’ for Marion County Circuit Courts
HAMILTON — Marion County Circuit Clerk Denise Mixon is pleased to announce the clerk’s office received a clean audit with zero findings and no recommendations following a recent review of the office’s financial records and procedures.
Brilliant band program seeks support to grow
The Brilliant High School band is shown at the beginning of the season.
BRILLIANT — Heather Silas is a 1991 graduate of Brilliant High School. She initially went to college to be a music teacher, but switched majors. But now she’s gone full-circle, and volunteers to lead Brilliant High School’s band program.
Winfield approves purchase of land for park
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council approved the purchase of 13 acres of land adjoining Ivan K. Hill Recreational Park during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Guin Police plan new vehicle purchases
GUIN — The Guin City Council approved a request from the Guin Police Department to purchase a new police vehicle, and possibly more over the next few years, during its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 5.
ELL students recognized by MCBOE for fulfilling program requirements
Shown at the Sept. 15 Marion County Board of Education meeting are ELL students who were recognized. Front row, from left, are Edalys Cintron Vega, Jose Cintron Vega, Evelin Rivera-Fernandez, Pedro Torres, Alejandro Tellez, David Sanchez-Ramirez, Kimberly Rivera, Jose Perez Hilario and Michael Lian; second row, same order, EL specialists Reba Hill, Ana Colburn, Vickie Johnson and Charlotte Howell; third row, same order, BOE members Mark Dearen, Dr. Alex Smith, Tim Bryant, Daryl Weatherly, Joyce Fowler and superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton.
HAMILTON — Among the agenda items for the Marion County Board of Education at their Sept. 15 meeting, was the recognition of several students.
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.