New location a great fit for Restoration Family Services

Restoration Family Services and Kids for Life Director Melissa Mathieson and Facilities Director David Mathieson are shown at the special children’s entrance and patio area at their new location.

Restoration Family Services and Kids for Life Director Melissa Mathieson and Facilities Director David Mathieson are shown at the special children’s entrance and patio area at their new location.
HAMILTON — During the National Foster Care Month of May, the Journal Record was invited to an open house to tour the new Restoration Family Services and Kids for Life facility in Hamilton.

MCHS student memorializes LCHS student

Left to right, Marion County High School SRO Jason Clifton, Lamar County High School Principal Jason Clark, Anna Rhea White and LCHS SRO David Sullivan stand in front of the bench which memorializes Chaney Livingston, who passed away in April.

Left to right, Marion County High School SRO Jason Clifton, Lamar County High School Principal Jason Clark, Anna Rhea White and LCHS SRO David Sullivan stand in front of the bench which memorializes Chaney Livingston, who passed away in April.
VERNON — On April 30, 2024, Lamar County High School lost a senior, Chaney Livingston, to a tragic automobile accident. After hearing the news, Marion County High School Junior Anna Rhea White immediately wanted to do something to help LCHS. Anna Rhea began collecting donations, while still undecided as to what to do to show support.

Tall sunflowers delight couple

Tall sunflowers delight couple

Tall sunflowers delight couple

Barbara and Charles Wiginton of Hamilton enjoy growing sunflowers in their garden every year. Charles noted, “We grow them at the edge of the garden for looks and because the birds like the seeds, but we’ve never seen any grow this tall before. They’re usually about head-high or six-feet-high, but these are nearly twice as tall as I am.” Charles said he did add some Miracle-Gro® to the soil, and uses it “on about everything.”

Marion County to receive more electric vehicle charging stations

Love’s Travel Stop in Hamilton is the recipient of a grant from the state to install two electric vehicle charging stations. The only other stations in the county are located at the Holiday Inn in Guin.

Love’s Travel Stop in Hamilton is the recipient of a grant from the state to install two electric vehicle charging stations. The only other stations in the county are located at the Holiday Inn in Guin.
HAMILTON — The Love’s Travel Stop in Hamilton, located off of I-22 on River Road/County Highway 35, will be getting electric vehicle charging stations thanks to a state grant.

Citizens Bank warns of scams

VP Sandy Anderson shares tips to avoid scams after fake warranty letter received

VP Sandy Anderson shares tips to avoid scams after fake warranty letter received
WINFIELD — After a recent scam letter found its way into the mailboxes of Citizens Bank’s customers, Citizens Bank Vice President Sandy Anderson sat down with the Journal Record and shared some tips on spotting scams before it’s too late.

Boston marathoner originally from Brilliant

Nurse practitioner and Haleyville resident Alissa Hood is all smiles as she runs in the iconic Boston Marathon.

Nurse practitioner and Haleyville resident Alissa Hood is all smiles as she runs in the iconic Boston Marathon. E
HALEYVILLE — When Haleyville resident Alissa Hood started running seven years ago, she only wanted to run three miles. Now, she has logged hundreds of miles and traveled the world, all one step and one dream at a time, inspiring her community all at the same time.

Guin council honors first Black city councilors

Guin honors the first Black city councilors with plaques. Shown from left are city councilors Bobby Bellew and Kelee Williams, Annie Metcalfe (accepting on behalf of her late husband Cerrell Metcalfe), councilor Mineo Lindsey, mayor Phil Segraves, councilors Regina Salter and Joseph Benton.

Guin honors the first Black city councilors with plaques. Shown from left are city councilors Bobby Bellew and Kelee Williams, Annie Metcalfe (accepting on behalf of her late husband Cerrell Metcalfe), councilor Mineo Lindsey, mayor Phil Segraves, councilors Regina Salter and Joseph Benton.
GUIN — The Guin City Council honored two city council members for setting historic firsts for the city during its meeting on Monday, July 1.

BNSF presents $25k check to hazmat team

BNSF Railway Executive Director of Public Affairs Michael Garriga presents a hazmat check to the Marion County Hazmat Team. From left are Garriga, Marion County Assistant EMA Director Blake Farley, Bryant Rye, Winfield Fire Chief Alan Stovall and Representative Tracy Estes

BNSF Railway Executive Director of Public Affairs Michael Garriga presents a hazmat check to the Marion County Hazmat Team. From left are Garriga, Marion County Assistant EMA Director Blake Farley, Bryant Rye, Winfield Fire Chief Alan Stovall and Representative Tracy Estes
WINFIELD — The Marion County Hazmat Team was presented with a $25,000 check from BNSF Railway on Wednesday, June 26, at the Winfield city fire station.

Holiday Inn Guin wins top award in country

Holiday Inn Guin received a Torchbearer Award, one of only four given in the Americas.

Holiday Inn Guin received a Torchbearer Award, one of only four given in the Americas.
GUIN — Few hotels in the western world for last year can claim the prestigious Torchbearer performance award. In fact, only four of the awards were presented in the Americas (Canada, United States, Mexico, Latin America and South America). The only one in the United States was bestowed on the Holiday Inn in Guin.

Bear Creek’s Friendship Festival set for July 6

Friendship Festival t-shirts make great collector’s items. Shirts from small to 3X are $15 and come in mint green and stone grey. Attendees can also purchase a t-shirt ahead of time at town hall to wear to the festival. Shown are Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor (left) and town clerk Kay Wiginton holding up the 2024 t-shirts.

Friendship Festival t-shirts make great collector’s items. Shirts from small to 3X are $15 and come in mint green and stone grey. Attendees can also purchase a t-shirt ahead of time at town hall to wear to the festival. Shown are Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor (left) and town clerk Kay Wiginton holding up the 2024 t-shirts.
BEAR CREEK — Patriotism will be front and center in Bear Creek on Saturday, July 6, as the town holds its annual Friendship Festival at Twin Forks Park, located off of County Highway 79.
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