Hackleburg Alabama

Bonuses, pay increases to help Hackleburg Police retention

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 9:11:13 AM

HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg voted to approve a measure that may drastically increase recruiting and retention for the Hackleburg Police Department after a proposal was pitched to them by HPD Chief Kenny Hallmark during their Monday, Sept. 21, meeting.

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Hackleburg Community Courts open Oct. 15

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 9:08:22 AM

Two views taken from the new security cameras in Hackleburg show the “Hackleburg Community Courts” pickleball courts, basketball court and pavilion area set to open on Thursday, Oct. 15.

HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Town Council set the date and time for the grand opening of the Hackleburg Community Courts during their Sept. 21 council meeting.

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‘Veteran Honor Banners’ approved for display in Hackleburg

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 8:49:12 AM

HACKLEBURG “Veteran Honor Banners” may soon be displayed in Hackleburg after a measure was approved during the Hackleburg Town Council meeting on Monday, April 20.

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Hackleburg sales tax increased to 9 percent; revenue doubled

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 8:40:57 AM

HACKLEBURG — Hackleburg officials are already planning for upgrades to the town after a sales tax increase was approved from 8 percent to 9 percent during their town council meeting on March 16.

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From homeless to hope to grace: The Grace Project gives lives back

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 10:24:42 AM

HACKLEBURG — “I started on marijuana when I was about 13 years old. It escalated from there. We (my wife and I) were homeless, sleeping in a hammock that we'd ride around and find some woods that we could tie the hammock up in a tree just to get some rest.”

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Hackleburg PD responds to erroneous post

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 10:14:17 AM

HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Police Department responded to a Facebook post that circulated on Friday, Jan. 16, that led to public concern for the safety of Hackleburg School.

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County municipalities hold organizaional meetings, mayors sworn in

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 9:10:08 AM

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.

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Traffic accident leads to arrest of Hackleburg councilman

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 10:04:28 AM

Darrin Wiginton

HACKLEBURG — Hackleburg Town Councilman Darrin Wigginton was arrested on Friday, May 30, and charged with possession of a controlled substance after a traffic accident. According to Hackleburg Police Chief Kenny Hallmark, Wigginton’s vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle that was traveling south on State Highway 253 near Old Hackleburg Road.