Express Rx welcomes new pharmacist, Bayleigh Brown, to staff


The Express Rx staff is ready to help you with your pharmacy needs. The store also has gift items, toys and other merchandise. Shown are, from left, Express Rx Registered Pharmacist/Pharmacist in Charge Mickey Gerstman, Certified Pharmacy Technician Lindsey Miller, Pharmacy Technician Taylor Franks, Pharmacy Technician Charyle Cagle, Pharmacy Technician Bethany Wiginton and Registered Pharmacist Bayleigh Brown.
HAMILTON — Express Rx of Hamilton recently added a new registered pharmacist, Bayleigh Brown, to the staff, with manager/registered pharmacist Mickey Gerstman noting, “We’re thrilled to have her. She is an excellent pharmacist. She’s friendly, helpful and outgoing.

SNAP-Ed: Helping communities live well in Marion and Walker counties

SNAP-Ed Extension Agent Ginger Eatman is shown with students at a garden harvest at the Hackleburg High School and Hackleburg Elementary School garden. See column on page 4 and photo page on 12.

MARION COUNTY — Across Alabama and the nation, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education, known as SNAP-Ed, is making a difference—one healthy choice at a time. Funded by the USDA, SNAP-Ed is designed to empower individuals and families who qualify for SNAP benefits by providing free nutrition education and promoting healthier lifestyles. The goal is simple: to help communities live well by encouraging smart food choices, active living and long-term health.

Voting calendar

JULY 27
Last day to establish residency to vote in the municipal general election.

AUGUST 11
Last day to register to vote for the municipal general election.

AUGUST 18 - AUGUST 25
Absentee ballot requirements begin and end. Please contact your city/town election officials regarding absentee ballots prior to these dates or search online for the Alabama League of Municipalities Elections Calendar.

Fireworks displays to light up the county on July 4-5

From JR staff reports

MARION COUNTY — There seems to be no doubt folks in and around Marion County love their fireworks displays, and we’re definitely sure most of the municipalities really enjoy making sure everyone celebrates Independence Day with a blast, hosting fireworks shows throughout the county both on Friday, July 4, and on Saturday, July 5, this year in

several locations.

Town hall for veterans set for Friday, July 11, at Bevill Business Center

HAMILTON — The Second Annual Northwest Alabama Veterans Town Hall meeting is set for next Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Bevill Business Center in Hamilton. On hand will be a number of officials from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, along with local veteran representatives and officials, all offering valuable information and assistance to veterans.