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Aug 22, 2024 · Drafted veteran recalls his service time as avionics tech in Vietnam. Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 9:11:30 AM. Veteran Billy Mack Spann wrote home regularly while he was in Vietnam. His mother saved all his letters, and he’s shown with the box he found after her passing. GLEN ALLEN — He was only 20 and out for the summer from the University ...
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 2:07:03 PM. This speed limit sign on Highway 43 going down Lewis Hill toward Interstate 22 was recently changed from 45 mph to 50 mph as a safety measure. HAMILTON — Before the start of two city meetings on Aug. 19, Hamilton Mayor Bob Page said he was notified earlier that day by Wes Spiller of the local Alabama ...
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Oct 30, 2024 · Jerry 'Alan' Swinney, 66, of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at NMMC Amory, Miss. He was born on Feb. 28, 1958, to Jerry R. Swinney and Vinna Lou Wade. Jerry will be remembered as a man of strong and quiet character, unfailing loyalty and profound integrity. He loved his home, his family and his Lord.
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Aug 22, 2024 · Shown from left are grant recipients and Northwest RC&D officials. They are Ginger Eatman, SNAP-Ed regional Extension agent; Ann West, Marion County Schools superintendent; Don Barnwell, RC&D board member and Hackleburg councilor; Kenneth Cochran, Marion County Commission; Ray Cantrell, with Craft Volunteer Fire Department; Carla Lewis with Marion County Extension; Vanessa King, operation ...
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6 days ago · BEAR CREEK — The Phillips Bears went out on a high note this season with a 30-6 win over the visiting Tharptown Wildcats on Friday night, Nov. 1. The Bears end their season with an overall record of 3-7, with a record of 2-5 in 1A Region 7, a slight step up from last season’s record of 2-7. The Bears saw regular season wins against the ...
Hubbertville upsets Hackleburg’s winning streak in last season game
5 days ago · 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 ...
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Aug 21, 2024 · The bold and the beautiful! Hamilton Fire Department’s Tower One is an amazing fire suppression and rescue apparatus with a 95 feet aerial platform and a pumping capacity of 1,750 gallons per minute. HAMILTON — Tower One was added to the lineup of fire apparatus at the Hamilton Fire Department on June 17, 2024.
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Oct 15, 2024 · The Alabama lottery and taxes. Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 3:25:45 PM. In reading Steve Flowers’ article in the Journal Record’s March 8, edition in the editorial page about Alabama having its own lottery got my attention for more than one reason. When we shop for the majority of groceries, we head to Fulton.
Bears end season with 30-6 win over Wildcats | Journal Record
5 days ago · BEAR CREEK — The Phillips Bears went out on a high note this season with a 30-6 win over the visiting Tharptown Wildcats on Friday night, Nov. 1. The Bears end their season with an overall record of 3-7, with a record of 2-5 in 1A Region 7, a slight step up from last season’s record of 2-7. The Bears saw regular season wins against the ...
Raiders put down Bulldogs 48-35 | Journal Record
5 days ago · VERNON — The Marion County Raiders beat the Lamar County High School Bulldogs on the road 48-35 on Friday night, Nov. 1. The Raiders scored one touchdown in the first quarter and were matched by the Bulldogs for a 7-7 tie. The Raiders responded with a 59-yard rushing touchdown from Samuel Taylor.