Vote now for ‘Scares on the Square!’
The Caped Crow-sader
HAMILTON — Vote now for your favorites in the Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Scares on the Square” scarecrow decorating contest by visiting hamiltonchamberofcommerce.org.
Christmas for Kids seeks donations to brighten the holidays in 40th year
HAMILTON — Christmas for Kids has returned for another year in Hamilton and aims to help kids in the community this holiday season for its 40th anniversary. The organization is ready to take applications beginning in and throughout November.
Hamilton’s Buttahatchee River Fall Fest is this Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shown are crowds enjoying last year’s Buttahatchee River Fall Fest. 2025’s festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
HAMILTON — With a special kids’ zone, an amazing car show, live music and special performances, as well as lots of food, merchandise and arts and crafts vendors, you don’t want to miss the Buttahatchee River Fall Fest this Saturday.
Freedom FIBER celebrates 100K
HAMILTON — Freedom FIBER is now celebrating the completion of its commitment to bring reliable, high-speed fiber internet access to more than 100,000 residents in Northwest Alabama.
Buttahatchee River Fall Fest set for Saturday, Oct. 25
HAMILTON — The 19th Annual Buttahatchee River Fall Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Hamilton from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Red Ribbon Week to be observed from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31
IMAGE TAG HERE
HAMILTON — The nation’s largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign, Red Ribbon Week, begins on Thursday, Oct. 23, and runs through Friday, Oct. 31. This year’s theme is “Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.”
Two domestic violence awareness events set for this week; Purple Thursay & Purple Mile Walk
HAMILTON — Anyone wanting to help honor survivors and victims of domestic violence and help bring awareness to their cause is invited to participate in two different awareness events to be held this week.
Winfield council adds firefighter positions, approves vehicle loan bid search
WINFIELD — The Winfield City Council voted to add two new firefighter positions and allow the fire department to seek bids for a loan to purchase a new side-by-side utility vehicle during its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Police raises discussed at Guin council
GUIN — The Guin City Council met on Monday, Oct. 7, for a regular meeting preceded by a work session.
Fire danger advisory issued by the Alabama Forestry Commission
Dry conditions persist, even with a recent small rainfall, as the area dips into the fall season. In this photo taken on Steele Street on Oct. 2, low water levels can be seen in the pond, along with a tinge of color in the treeline.
MARION COUNTY — As drought conditions worsen, due to the recent lack of precipitation and high temperatures, the Alabama Forestry Commission is issuing a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory. Until the state receives sufficient rainfall to alleviate the severe dry situation, especially in central Alabama, this elevated fire danger will persist for the foreseeable future.
Mitigation measures should be considered to protect lives and property from wildfire damage. If possible, refrain from burning until fire danger has diminished. Always obtain a permit for prescribed burns, and ensure adequate equipment and personnel are present.
Mitchell Hill Pumping Station bid awarded for $503,850
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton continues its water supply improvements with the awarding of a bid for the Mitchell Hill Pumping Station on Sept. 2 during a regular city council meeting.
HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton continues its water supply improvements with the awarding of a bid for the Mitchell Hill Pumping Station on Sept. 2 during a regular city council meeting.
Hamilton Council approves $3K to help Aggie Band march in St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Hamilton Aggie Band Director Kevin Cleckler has more than three decades of band-building experience.
HAMILTON —Band trips can be some of the most memorable experiences for students from their middle and high school years.
Dr. Wayne Cobb congratulated on 30-years of service through Hamilton Vision & Eyecare
Wayne Cobb Jr., O.D. is shown in his office the week before his 30th year anniversary.
HAMILTON — Hamilton Vision & Eyecare will hold a 30-year celebration on Friday, Oct. 10, from noon until 4 p.m. at their office at 1520 Military Street South in Hamilton.
Head Start for Hamilton and Brilliant openings
MARION COUNTY — Community Action Partnership of North Alabama currently has openings for children for its Head Start classrooms in Hamilton and Brilliant.
Marion County hospitals honored for stroke care
MARION COUNTY — Both North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton and North Mississippi Health Services-South Marion in Winfield were recently recognized with American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Rural Stroke Bronze Achievement Awards.
Extension Open House set for Thursday, Oct. 9
The staff of the Marion County Extension Office are shown, from left, Extension Agent – Home Horticulture Makahla Holloway; Administrative Support Associate Deana Warner; Extension Agent – Alabama 4H Rebecca Danley; County Extension Director Carla Lewis; SNAP Educator Josh Berryhill; and Extension Agent – SNAP-Ed Ginger Eatman. Not shown is TES Administrative Support Judi Headrick.
HAMILTON — Marion County Extension is excited to host our Extension Week Open House on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marion County Extension Office.
Please stop by the office located at 372 Seventh Avenue Southwest in Hamilton to meet our staff and enjoy some refreshments. Attendees will also have a chance to be entered for a door prize drawing at the end of the day.
"Thank a Farmer" lucheon set for Oct. 15; RSVP by Oct. 9
HAMILTON — Calling all farmers! And asking church members of farmers, businesses who have farmers as customers and all friends and neighbors of farmers to please help spread the word about a special upcoming event.
I-22 receives new traffic signs
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) plans to replace older traffic signs with new signs on I-22 from the Mississippi state line to the I-65 interchange in Birmingham.
The 96-mile project, which also includes new traffic counters in Jefferson County, began Monday, Sept. 22, and will continue until fall 2026, weather permitting.
Ozark Safety Services was awarded the project at $1.71 million.
ACAP Math Scores rise 10% for Marion County Schools
HAMILTON — The Marion County Board of Education held its August meeting on Friday, Aug. 15. The board dealt with a variety of school matters, including approving school trips and the use of school facilities, as well as personnel changes--which are listed below.
Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton was asked later to comment on the recent 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program results, where Marion County stood out as one of the schools with double-digit growth in ACAP math scores.
Hamilton High secured Students, law enforcement react to 9mm cartridge on school grounds
HAMILTON — For four hours on Tuesday, Sept. 16, Hamilton High School students and staff, along with law enforcement, reacted to the discovery of a 9mm cartridge found by a faculty member on a classroom floor.