City helps fund new chamber position

Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce Officers are shown at an event held earlier this year. From left are President Ethan Mattingly, vice president Ashley Palmer, secretary John Boyett and treasurer Nicki Harbor. Also pictured is former office manager Jennifer Stidham, current chamber board member and the marketing director for First National Bank.

Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce Officers are shown at an event held earlier this year. From left are President Ethan Mattingly, vice president Ashley Palmer, secretary John Boyett and treasurer Nicki Harbor. Also pictured is former office manager Jennifer Stidham, current chamber board member and the marketing director for First National Bank.
HAMILTON — To aid in assisting the growth of the City of Hamilton, as well as annual events planning and overall marketing efforts, the Hamilton City Council voted on Monday, Aug. 19, to increase its yearly donation to the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber to hold free pickleball clinic; tournament to follow

Mark your calendars for the first pickleball tournament hosted by the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 21.

Mark your calendars for the first pickleball tournament hosted by the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 21.
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its first-ever pickleball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Hamilton Pickleball Court, located on 10th Avenue Southwest, near the tennis courts.

Lessons learned from first school resource officer

SRO Andy Jones (center) is shown with Hackleburg Elementary School Principal Mary Kennedy (left) and Hackleburg High School Principal Trey George.

ISRO Andy Jones (center) is shown with Hackleburg Elementary School Principal Mary Kennedy (left) and Hackleburg High School Principal Trey George.
HACKLEBURG — Hackleburg High School and Hackleburg Elementary School were the first schools in Marion County to have a full-time School Resource Officer approved by their town council and put into place.

11 year old survives snake bite

A water moccasin, like the one shown above, is apparently what bit Bentley last week on the bank of a creek

A water moccasin, like the one shown above, is apparently what bit Bentley last week on the bank of a creek
WINFIELD— A child has returned home from the hospital after being bitten by a venomous snake on the bank of the Luxapillila Creek where it runs through Ivan K. Hill Recreational Park on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

HFD adds new ladder truck to fleet

The bold and the beautiful! Hamilton Fire Department’s Tower One is an amazing fire suppression and rescue apparatus with a 95 feet aerial platform and a pumping capacity of 1,750 gallons per minute.
HAMILTON — Tower One was added to the lineup of fire apparatus at the Hamilton Fire Department on June 17, 2024.

‘You’re zoned!’ Ivory Wood Heights apartment complex plans underway

Ivory Wood Heights Real Estate Developer D. Tyler Harris speaks to the Hamilton City Council on July 15, 2024, where they unanimously voted to approve his zoning change request which will allow the construction of 200 apartments in east Hamilton.

Ivory Wood Heights Real Estate Developer D. Tyler Harris speaks to the Hamilton City Council on July 15, 2024, where they unanimously voted to approve his zoning change request which will allow the construction of 200 apartments in east Hamilton.
HAMILTON — After years of planning and preparation, including publishing legal notices and jumping through various associated hoops, real estate developer D. Tyler Harris heard the words, “You’re zoned!” spoken by Hamilton Mayor Bob Page.

Hamilton PD requests pickup safety at elementary school

HAMILTON — During the Monday, Aug. 5, Hamilton City Council meeting, Hamilton Police Chief Jordan Carter spoke a few moments on safety issues regarding the pickup of children from Hamilton Elementary School.
The chief also asked for everyone’s patience at all the schools as they pick their children up after school each day.
“During the first week, we will have officers everywhere there is congestion,” he said. “We’re telling everyone to be patient. And we’ll make sure we have plenty of officers to help.”

Miss Hamilton/Miss Hamilton’s Teen pageant set for Saturday

The current titleholders are Miss Hamilton 2024 Jayla Duncan, the competition's first African American titleholder; and Miss Hamilton's Teen 2024 Megan Malloy.

The current titleholders are Miss Hamilton 2024 Jayla Duncan, the competition's first African American titleholder; and Miss Hamilton's Teen 2024 Megan Malloy.
HAMILTON — The Miss Hamilton and Miss Hamilton's Teen Pageant will be held this Saturday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Bevill State Community College auditorium in Hamilton. The Miss Hamilton Pageant is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Hamilton man saves woman, infant from drowning

Dylan Lucas’ 5-year-old son Zaidyn comes up and gives his daddy a big hug. Also shown is Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins.

Dylan Lucas’ 5-year-old son Zaidyn comes up and gives his daddy a big hug. Also shown is Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins.
BEAR CREEK — First responders are usually the ones saving lives, but a unique situation brought first responders forward to honor a man who saved the life of a mother, her baby and her unborn child from the waters of Bear Creek.
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