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‘You’re zoned!’ Ivory Wood Heights apartment complex plans underway

Ivory Wood Heights Real Estate Developer D. Tyler Harris speaks to the Hamilton City Council on July 15, 2024, where they unanimously voted to approve his zoning change request which will allow the construction of 200 apartments in east Hamilton.

Ivory Wood Heights Real Estate Developer D. Tyler Harris speaks to the Hamilton City Council on July 15, 2024, where they unanimously voted to approve his zoning change request which will allow the construction of 200 apartments in east Hamilton.
HAMILTON — After years of planning and preparation, including publishing legal notices and jumping through various associated hoops, real estate developer D. Tyler Harris heard the words, “You’re zoned!” spoken by Hamilton Mayor Bob Page.

Miss Hamilton, outstanding teen visit Hamilton council

Miss Hamilton

Pictured from left are Hamilton City Councilmen Scott Robertson and Wade Williams, Mayor Bob Page, Miss Outstanding Teen Harper Howard, Miss Hamilton Emee Baldwin and Hamilton City Councilmen Matt Sims, Ross Reed and Scott Tyra.

By Louis Mellini
Staff writer
HAMILTON — Miss Hamilton, Emee Baldwin, and Miss Hamilton’s Outstanding Teen, Harper Howard, attended the Hamilton City Council to speak to the mayor and council about their time in Hamilton and their goals after winning the competitions.

City entering NaviRetail contract

By Scott Johnson
General Manager

HAMILTON - City officials are aiming at retail development in the city with a new contract with a Memphis, Tenn.-based consulting firm.
Hamilton City Councilors voted unanimously on Monday, Aug. 16, to enter into a one-year contract with NaviRetail group to promote retail development in the city.
Page told the Journal Record that Pontotoc, Miss., native and NaviRetail CEO Casey Kidd and Blake Spencer of Tupelo met with the city last month to propose a partnership.

Hamilton Council Watkins hired as new water operator

By Louis Mellini Staff Writer HAMILTON - New water plant operator Jeff Watkins is set to begin work in the City of Hamilton after an official vote by the Hamilton City Council to hire him on Monday, Aug. 2, at Hamilton City Hall. Watkins will replace David Peoples, who officially retired on Sunday, Aug. 1. Mayor Bob Page stated he is glad to have Watkins come to the City of Hamilton to take the position at the Hamilton Water Department.

Talmadge questions fairness of city dumping

HAMILTON - Haleyville attorney Cole Christopher and Jake Talmadge of Talmadge Septic Service addressed the Hamilton City Council on Monday, July 19, at Hamilton City Hall.
Last April, Jake received notice that the waste water plant wouldn’t be receiving any septic waste from any third party, but a few months ago, Jake drove by and noticed that one entity was allowed to dispose waste there,” said Christopher.
“We just want some clarity, are third-party bidders allowed to bring their waste up there and dispose of it, or is it open just for one person?”

Hamilton council salutes Irvin, Logan

Logan

Logan

By Scott Johnson
General Manager

HAMILTON - The Hamilton City Council took time during its Tuesday, July 6, meeting to honor two influential Hamilton men.
“In the past 10 days, Hamilton has experienced the loss of two men who helped the city in so many ways we can’t even number them
The mayor said this includes former Hamilton Mayor, state representative and manufactured housing mogul Steve Logan and former councilman and Star Printing owner Bobby Joe Irvin.

Animal service non-profit seeking city’s backing

Shelter

Concept art of a proposed animal shelter facility which would be built in the Pikeville area.

By Scott Johnson
General Manager

HAMILTON - City officials will weigh whether or not to partner with a startup non-profit for animal control services.
Hoof or Paw non-profit founder Calen Weston spoke with the Hamilton City Council during a work session on Tuesday, June 1, to discuss her organization’s push to answer Marion County’s animal control predicament. Weston attended the meeting accompanied by Hamilton resident Felicia Aycock, who has been helping the organization fundraise.

 

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