Hamilton Alabama

Fire at Watha’s, Inc. quickly extinguished

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 9:17:56 AM

HAMILTON —After a passerby noticed smoke coming from Watha’s Inc. in the early hours of Monday, Nov. 2, the Hamilton Fire Department was alerted and able to quickly respond and extinguish a blaze which started in a back bay area and spread to the ceiling.

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Budget passed by Hamilton Council; surplus to fund employee raises, insurance increase absorption

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 9:07:17 AM

HAMILTON — After voting to add two items to their agenda on Oct. 19, the Hamilton City Council unanimously approved two raises for employees, with full-time employees to receive an increase of $2,500 annually and part-time employees to receive 50 cents an hour.

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Buttahatchee River Fall Fest set for Saturday, Oct. 31

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 1:17:46 PM

HAMILTON — The 20th Annual Buttahatchee River Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, in downtown Hamilton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Steele signs to play pro basketball in Bosnia

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 9:05:11 AM

Kenton Steele, a 2021 graduate of Hamilton High School, is playing pro basketball in Bosnia. He is shown here playing while at West Point.

HAMILTON — SARAJEVO, BOSNIA — Kenton Steele, 23, of Hamilton, signed with a professional overseas basketball team in Bosnia beginning this season.

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City of Hamilton residents on Social Security, SSDI can apply now for garbage exemptions

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 8:57:37 AM

HAMILTON — In the announcements segment of the Hamilton City Council’s Sept. 21 meeting, Hamilton Mayor Tami Williams reminded City of Hamilton residents that garbage exemption applications could be turned in starting Oct. 1.

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‘God was working His way’ Hamilton community comes together to help stranded motorist fix tire

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 9:27:08 AM

Jonathan Fay (left) and Julie Fay (right) and their four children: Ryan (who is attending Ole Miss), Carter, Mason and Taylor are shown.

HAMILTON — Jonathan Fay of Denver, N.C., just outside of Charlotte, was traveling with his son to Ole Miss on I-22 when catastrophe struck on Friday, Aug. 14.

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Protesters warn of Ramp abuse allegations

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 9:04:38 AM

PEACEABLY ASSEMBLE — Protestors and law enforcement engage in a friendly conversation

HAMILTON — A small gathering of protesters took to the roadside to warn passers-by and attendees of abuse allegations against the Ramp during a Summer Ramp event on July 9-11.

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Lynch named assistant fire chief for Hamilton

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 8:55:12 AM

New Hamilton Fire Department Assistant Chief Eric Lynch is shown with his family, wife Erica, and twin sons Hunter (far left) and Hayden.

HAMILTON - Former Hamilton Fire Department Captain Eric Lynch was promoted to the position of assistant fire chief during the Hamilton City Council’s Monday, July 6, meeting.

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Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Shrimp Boil set for Thursday, June 11

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 1:39:05 PM

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce has set the date of Thursday, June 11, for its 22nd annual Shrimp Boil.

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Marion County - Rankin Fite Airport hosting plethora of planes

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 11:21:07 AM

Rankin Fite Airport

HAMILTON — The Marion County - Rankin Fite Airport is the temporary home of several planes as Sanders Flight Training out of Jasper uses the facility for the next few months. Sanders’ usual home runway in Jasper is being resurfaced, which has brought them to Hamilton in the meantime.

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