HAMILTON — The Hamilton’s Local Farmer’s Market operated by Hamilton native Gabby Parker will open for the season this Saturday, May 17, with a once a month market schedule and a new downtown location.
Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer. Several municipalities in Marion County will hold observances where individuals can join together and pray. I’ll be at one of those gatherings, God willing.
Tyree Wilson, a Hamilton graduate, is playing the flute internationally and has also played in an orchestra for a movie soundtrack He also attends the University of Alabama
HAMILTON — Hamilton High School Alumni Tyree Wilson, 20, is traveling internationally to play his flute in orchestras, for solo performances and ensemble concerts, for competitions, as well as a two-week tour with an OperaMaya group in Mexico. He also participated in an orchestra recently which recorded a major motion picture soundtrack to be announced later this year.
Northwest Regional Health in Winfield, will be leased under North Mississippi Health Services effective May 1.
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Northwest Regional Health is now under a long-term lease of North Mississippi Health Services, which owns North Mississippi Medical Center in Hamilton.
Russ Taylor is the new Marion County EMA Director.
HAMILTON — Russ Taylor was hired as the new Marion County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director by the Marion County Commission during its meeting on Monday, March 17.
HAMILTON — If eligible veterans throughout Marion County and the surrounding areas are interested in forming a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post in Hamilton, they should attend a meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at the Hamilton Police Department Auditorium at 6 p.m.
VFW Post 5184 Russellville Commander Eric Reason and his post are sponsoring the possible startup and will be at the meeting to answer questions and provide guidance.
Shown on Feb. 21 at the Marion County Board of Education are school counselors, from left, Alana Hawkins – Marion County High School; Halie Hagood – Hackleburg Elementary School; Raven Wilburn – Hackleburg High School; Allyson Frederick – Hamilton Middle School; Julie Kladke – Hamilton High School; Johnathan Tuck – Phillips Elementary School; and Monica Allen – Phillips High School. Not shown are Erica Salter – Hamilton Elementary School; Jessica Scott – Guin Elementary School; and Lisa McCaleb – Brilliant Schools.
HAMILTON — During its Feb. 21 meeting, the Marion County Board of Education recognized school counselors in the system.
Winfield’s baseball team won the Marion County Baseball Tournament. Back row, from left, are Coach Alan Smith, Coach Lacy, Blaine Bowen, Kyson Key, Declyn Morgan, Blake Quinn, Brayden McCaleb, Carter Pate, Walt Hennicke, Breck Mays, Coach Smothers, Coach Elkins and Coach Rhodes; front row, Spencer Haney, Baron Smith, Kruz Box, Brandon Whitley, Brady May, Carter Ayers, Blane Bishop, Parker Dodd and Hayden Ballard. See tournament story and photos on page 13.
GUIN — The Winfield Pirates won the 2025 Marion County baseball tournament on Saturday, March 8.