Weapons threat was hoax

Hamilton Police Chief Jordan Carter

Hamilton Police Chief Jordan Carter
HAMILTON — It is essential for our community to exercise caution when sharing unverified information or accusations on platforms like Facebook, especially when lacking accurate knowledge of a situation.

Francine brings lots of rain

Scenes such as this one on State Highway 118 were seen throughout the county during and after remnants of Hurricane Francine passed through. The county suffered little damage.

Scenes such as this one on State Highway 118 were seen throughout the county during and after remnants of Hurricane Francine passed through. The county suffered little damage.
MARION COUNTY — Tropical Depression Francine might have dumped significant rainfall on Marion County, but officials say it did little damage.

17th annual golf tournament will benefit local domestic violence survivors

Shown in front of last year’s golf tournament sponsorship banner are several members of the Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force, including (from left) treasurer Kier Vickery, secretary Sarah Emerson, co-chair Kim Lolley, Robyn Zills, Melissa Key and Gena Holloway. Not pictured is co-chair Bobby Blaylock.

Shown in front of last year’s golf tournament sponsorship banner are several members of the Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force, including (from left) treasurer Kier Vickery, secretary Sarah Emerson, co-chair Kim Lolley, Robyn Zills, Melissa Key and Gena Holloway. Not pictured is co-chair Bobby Blaylock.

HAMILTON — The Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force will host its 17th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, Oct. 4, at the Pikeville Country Club.
Registration is held the day of the event, with two tee times available: either 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. Entry fees are $65 per player and include a lunch to be served at noon for all participants.
The golf tournament is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the task force, which uses all the funds raised to help support local domestic abuse survivors and the Safeplace shelter in Marion County.

Elks Lodge donates to local task force, shelter

Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force Co-chair Bobby Blaylock (fourth from left) receives a $2,900 donation from Marion County Elks Lodge Treasurer Vickie Hayes on Aug. 21 at the Marion County Courthouse. Also shown (from left) are Elks members Joel Vickery and Lenny Gilliland, and task force co-chair Kim Lolley, task force member Gena Holloway and Elks Lodge member Teena Vickery.

Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force Co-chair Bobby Blaylock (fourth from left) receives a $2,900 donation from Marion County Elks Lodge Treasurer Vickie Hayes on Aug. 21 at the Marion County Courthouse. Also shown (from left) are Elks members Joel Vickery and Lenny Gilliland, and task force co-chair Kim Lolley, task force member Gena Holloway and Elks Lodge member Teena Vickery. Concerning Elks members, Joel Vickery is the local Elks Lodge Secretary, the Alabama Elks Association Secretary and the state hoop shoot chairman. Gilliland is the local organization’s chaplain. Teena is the state Americanism chairman. Regarding task force members, Blaylock is also a sheriff’s deputy assigned to the courthouse. Lolley is a financial support worker at the Marion County Department of Human Resources. Holloway is a victim services officer with the Marion County District Attorney’s office.
HAMILTON — With all proceeds earmarked for local needs, the Marion County Elks Lodge made a $2,900 donation to the Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the courthouse in Hamilton.

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.
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