Allegations raised of abuse at day care facility
WINFIELD — Several parents have leveled allegations of abuse toward New Dawn Daycare in Winfield beginning in early January of 2026.
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Kemp Meadows residents evacuated after
The fire was located in one room in the older wing of the building, shown here. Journal-Record staff was not allowed inside.
WINFIELD — Kemp Meadows Assisted Living residents were evacuated as fire crews responded to a small fire there on Monday night, Dec. 22.
Winfield to re-stripe Pike Road
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to re-stripe Pike Road during its regular city council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Winfield council, water board create cooperative district
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to approve the creation of a cooperative district between the City of Winfield and the water works and sewer board to help manage and maintain development around I-22 during its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Winfield counil votes against rescinding judge appoinment, administrator termination
WINFIELD — On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Winfield City Council voted down two measures that would have rescinded two controversial decisions made during the previous meeting on Nov. 3.
The Winfield City Council held an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, followed by a regular meeting.
County municipalities hold organizaional meetings, mayors sworn in
MARION COUNTY — Cities and towns in Marion County swore in new mayors and council members, and appointed new or returning officials, in organizational meetings on Monday, Nov. 3, to begin the new municipal terms for those positions.
Some municipalities saw little to no change with some council members and mayors running unopposed for election or re-election.
Old Citizens Bank building roof in Winfield collapses
Repairs are underway for the older Citizens Bank building in Winfield, where the roof partially collapsed.
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council discussed repairs currently underway during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, after the roof of the old Citizens Bank building collapsed.
Mayor Randy Price said he had met with one insurance adjuster earlier that day with more coming later that week to assess the damage and begin the repair process from there.
Winfield Lions Club seeks to serve community
The Winfield Lions Club met July 21 at the Holiday Inn in Guin to celebrate ladies night and to install new officers. Members present included L-R Steve Dodd (Brilliant Lion's Club), Jimmy Mays with 44 years of membership, Robert "Bubba" Carothers with 55 years of service, James Odum with 34 years of service, Rob Crook with 26 years of service, Aaron Rao with one year of service, Robert Hawkins with 30 years of membership, Chris Davis with 12 years of membership and Bobby Bryant with 14 years of membership. Not pictured are members John Elliot with 44 years of membership, Mike Hynds with 24 years of membership, Jim Weeks with 18 years of membership and Scott Williams with one year of membership. New members include Dr. Alex Smith, Roger Davis and Greg Watkins. New officers are President Rob Crook, Past President Chris Davis, Secretary Mike Hynds, Treasurer James Odum and Tail Twister Aaron Rao.
WINFIELD — The Lions Club is a global non-profit service organization that provides humanitarian aid and serves their communities through volunteer efforts. Their mission, summarized by the motto "We Serve," focuses on key areas including vision care, hunger relief, childhood cancer support, environmental programs, diabetes awareness and youth outreach. Lions Clubs engage in local projects, partner with various organizations and raise funds to support their international initiatives and make a positive impact on the lives of people in need.
Winfield approves new SWAT breaching policy
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to adopt new police standard operating procedures (SOP) involving the use of energetic breaching by the police department’s SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team.