Hackleburg accepts governor’s grant for paving project
HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg held its regular council meeting on Thursday, July 17, where it was announced that Hackleburg had received a nearly $250,000 grant through Rebuild Alabama.
Hackleburg
Majority of alcohol sales tax to go to roads in Hackleburg
HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Town Council agreed the majority of future alcohol sales tax funds will go to roads at their last meeting on Monday, June 16. The breakdown is as follows: 50 percent of the funds will go to roads, 25 percent to the park and recreation department and 25 percent to the general fund.
Neighbor Day is this Saturday in Hackleburg
HACKLEBURG — The Town of Hackleburg will hold its 24th Annual Neighbor Day this Saturday, July 5, in downtown Hackleburg to include an “Independence Day Celebration/Fireworks Show.”
Pirates win county baseball tournament
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.
Hackleburg to hold wet/dry vote
Hackleburg — After receiving a petition from citizens in Hackleburg requesting a wet/dry vote, and after checking to ensure all the names on the petition were registered voters, and after a verification vote by the Hackleburg Town Council on Feb. 17, there will be a special-called election on Tuesday, April 22, to allow a majority of the town’s citizens to determine whether they wish to remain dry or allow local alcohol sales.
Marion County splits wins with Hackleburg
GUIN — The Marion County Red Raiders shared a win and a loss with the Hackleburg Panthers on Thursday night, Jan. 17.
Herring signs scholarship to University of Central Arkansas
Luke Herring, center, a senior at Hackleburg High School, has signed a track and field scholarship to attend the University of Central Arkansas. On the left is his mother, Jody Herring. His father, Kevin, is on the right.
HACKLEBURG — His goal is to train to make the U20 Canadian National World team that will compete in the World Athletics Championship in Oregon in 2026. He has many accolades. He is ranked number one in shot put, number one in hammer and number one in weight in the State of Alabama going into the 2025 track season. He is also just 17.
Panthers fall to Wadley in semi-final playoff round
IMAGE TAG HERE
WADLEY — The Hackleburg Panthers lost 69-31 to the Wadley Bulldogs on Friday night, Nov. 30, in the semi-final round of the state playoffs.
The Bulldogs scored two long rushing touchdowns in the first quarter, putting up an unanswered 16 points.
The Bulldogs scored two more in the opening minutes of the second quarter to go up to 30-0.
The Panthers were able to answer when Blaise Vickery made a short run over the goal line. With an extra two points, the Panthers put themselves on the board 30-8.
Hackleburg advances to second round of playoffs
Panther Blaise Vickery crosses the goal line for a touchdown while vertical. Kross Weeks (#4) gives the touchdown signal in the background.
HACKLEBURG — It was a windy night in Hackleburg Friday, Nov. 8, but the Pickens County Tornadoes were sent home with a 41-6 loss in the first round of playoffs.
The game began with Hackleburg winning the coin toss and deferring to the second half. Kicking off to Pickens County, Panther Aiden Pimentel recovered the ball and set Hackleburg in good position at the Tornado 36 yard-line. Shortly, it was first and goal with Jaquan Reeder on the first touchdown. A good PAT had the score at 7-0, Hackleburg.
Hubbertville upsets Hackleburg’s winning streak in last season game
IMAGE TAG HERE
HUBBERTVILLE — After winning nine games in a row, the Hackleburg Panthers lost the last regular season game against the Hubbertville Lions 28-22 Friday, Nov. 1.
The Lions won the toss and elected to receive the ball on opening kickoff. Hackleburg’s defense kept things tight and forced a punt before the Lions could get in Hackleburg’s territory, but the Lions returned the favor by forcing Hackleburg to punt.