Guin canvasses results, presents school checks
GUIN — The Guin City Council canvassed its election results from the Tuesday, Aug. 26, municipal elections during its council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
New fire chief named, city fuel bid accepted
Right, Judd Tucker has been approved to be moved from the police department to the fire chief position in Winfield.
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to approve the transfer of Judd Tucker from the police department to fill the soon-to-be open position of chief at the fire department during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
$13 million state of the art jail facility for Marion County
There’s a new jail in town! Marion County Sheriff Kevin Williams stands in front of the new Marion County Detention Center, which also houses the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the Emergency Management Agency.
MARION COUNTY — The Marion County Commission is proud to announce the official opening of the new Marion County Detention Facility, a milestone achievement in the county’s continued commitment to public safety, responsible governance and community well-being.
2025 Municipal Election results for Marion County
MARION COUNTY — Municipal elections were held across Marion County on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Citizens in the cities of Guin, Hackleburg, Hamilton and Winfield went to the polls and selected their candidates of choice for mayor and city council positions.
WAR Construction Manager Roy May provides more details on new state-of-the-art detention facility
Roy May, construction manager for WAR Construction, stands near his truck with the new Marion County Detention Center shown in the background, a project he worked diligently on for two years.
HAMILTON — WAR Construction Manager Roy May provided more details on the county’s new detention facility, which took two years to complete.
Dylan and Shelby Reese help raise over $300k for flood relief
Left to right, Shelby Reese, Tees by Taylor owner Taylor Moore and Dylan Reese present a check for $330,000 to Samaritan’s Purse to go toward flood relief efforts in the Texas hill country.
Winfield Popular social media content creator couple Dylan and Shelby Reese have helped raise over $300,000 for flood relief efforts in Texas after severe flooding in the Texas hill country in July.
“Since we started doing social media, that’s like the number one coolest thing that’s happened to us,” Dylan said.
Winfield fire chief Alan Stovall announces retirement
Winfield Fire Chief Alan Stovall
WINFIELD — Winfield Fire Chief Alan Stovall announced he would be retiring during a Winfield City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Entry ends tonight for charity softball tournament
Benefit for Layla
WINFIELD — 10U and 8U team registration ends tonight for the Benefit for Layla Softball Tournament this Saturday, Sept. 6, at Ivan K. Hill Park.
$3 million in improvements planned for Marion County Lake
The Marion County Lake is shown on Thursday, Aug. 21. Although the lake had to be drained for work on the dam to be done, some amount of water still remains and will be removed by the contractor.
HAMILTON — A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Marion County Lake for those interested in bidding on site improvements needed to return the lake to fishing, picknicking and other recreation and tourism opportunities.
Hamilton mayor holds informal discussion with hopsital officials; study underway
North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton is shown.
HAMILTON — Hamilton Mayor Bob Page told the city council, the public in attendance and the news media on Aug. 18 he’d had an informal sit-down meeting with hospital officials about the North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton situation.
State funding secured for Brilliant infrasture improvements
BRILLIANT-The Town of Brilliant has secured over $4 million in state funding toward infrastructure improvements over the last four years, according to a press release sent out by State Senator Garlan Gudger’s office.
Phil Segraves announces campaign for Alabama Statehouse
Guin Mayor Phil Segraves officially announced his plans to the Journal-Record on Aug. 20 to run for the Alabama House of Representatives District 17.
GUIN — Guin Mayor Phil Segraves announced last week he intends to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for District 17 of the Alabama House of Representatives.
Fugate’s ‘Love Life’ walk takes him through Marion County
Steven Fugate is shown on the side of U.S. Highway 43.
HAMILTON — Steven Fugate was walking down U.S. Highway 43 toward Hamilton on Monday, Aug. 18, bearing a large sign that reads “LOVE LIFE.”
Municipal election results, 2025 (All results in)
HAMILTON -- Municipal elections have been held today, Aug. 26, in cities and town in Marion County. Those municipalities with uncontested elections are Bear Creek, Brilliant, Glen Allen, GuWin and Twin. Results for Guin, Hackleburg, Hamilton and Winfield will be listed below as they are reported to the Journal-Record.
2025 Football Schedules and Scores
This page will be updated throughout the 2025 football season with scores as soon as the Journal-Record receives them. Keep an eye out on Friday nights.
Two arrests made after Friday night murder
Tristen Stewart
BYRD — Two men have been arrested after a shooting Friday night, Aug. 15, that left a woman dead and a child in critical condition in the Byrd area west of Hamilton.
E-911, EMA requesting citizens, businesses register storm shelters
MARION COUNTY — As part of a joint effort to increase emergency preparedness, Marion County E-911 and Marion County EMA are asking citizens and businesses to register their private storm shelters so a mapped database can be created.
Municipal elections will be held next Tuesday, Aug. 26
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MARION COUNTY — The cities and towns of Guin, Hackleburg, Hamilton and Winfield will hold municipal elections on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at their respective polling places.
Bevill State and Marion County Schools to expand dual enrollment opportunities with new Marion County College & Career Academy
HAMILTON — Bevill State Community College and Marion County Schools have entered into a new agreement to expand dual enrollment opportunities for students through the creation of the Marion County College & Career Academy on the Bevill State Hamilton campus. The Memorandum of Understanding was approved by Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker of the Alabama Community College System and signed by Baker and BSCC President Dr. Joel Hagood on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Dr. Patrick Sutton, superintendent of Marion County Schools, signed the agreement following approval by the Marion County Board of Education on Aug.15.
Stay of execution for death row inmate
David Lee Roberts
MONTGOMERY – On July 10, 2025, the Marion County Circuit Court stayed the execution of David Lee Roberts, which had been scheduled for Aug. 21, 2025, pending completion of an evaluation to determine Roberts’ competency to be executed. The State of Alabama concurred with the need to conduct the evaluation pursuant to Section 15-16-23 of the Code of Alabama, provided that the competency evaluation is conducted on an expedited basis.