MARION COUNTY — October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and everyone is being asked to wear purple on “Purple Thursday,” to be observed this year on Oct. 17 in recognition of survivors of domestic violence.
HAMILTON — Hello everyone, it is Neil West with the City of Hamilton, within the Ordinance Department. I hope that everybody has had an awesome summer and is looking forward to the upcoming fall season. The morning and evening temperatures say that fall is here!
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.
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.
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.
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.
HAMILTON — The Marion County Commission voted to name Blake Farley as the new full-time director of the Marion County Emergency Management Agency during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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.
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.
Bevill State Community College is proud to announce the launch of its new Facilities Maintenance Technology program, a comprehensive training initiative designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel as maintenance technicians in a variety of specialized areas.
BEAR CREEK — The Bear Creek branch of BankFirst - the town’s only banking location - will be closing its doors on Oct. 25, with bank officials giving customers and employees the option of transferring to the Haleyville branch before the date arrives.
WINFIELD — In almost exactly a month, Winfield will be hosting the 50th Mule Day festival on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28 in downtown Winfield Mule Day will feature vendors selling foods, arts and crafts and plenty of other goods.
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.
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.
