Marion County

The 2020 Census: What to expect and when

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 8:38:18 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - It is quite possible you have seen those cards and flyers on counters and displays asking for census workers. The United States Census Bureau has been getting ready for the upcoming 2020 Census for several months now, and they need workers to help in all local areas.

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Local government agencies taking extra day off for Independence Day

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 8:34:03 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - With July 4, falling on a Thursday this year, many governmental agencies are taking Friday, July 5, as a holiday, too.

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Garbage route changes for Independence Day

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 - 9:33:26 AM

WINSTON AND MARION COUNTIES - With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, several area sanitation departments will also be taking Friday, July 5, as a holiday. This means garbage routes will be changed next week.

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Overnight storms leave some residents in the dark

Thursday, June 20, 2019 - 9:05:48 AM

WINSTON/MARION - An overnight storm system that quickly swept through the area left some tree and power line damage in its wake, resulting in power outages that are still ongoing.

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Measles outbreak explained

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 8:23:02 AM

WINSTON/MARION COUNTIES - The national rise in cases of measles - a disease which was considered virtually eradicated in the United States in 2000 - is causing worry throughout the nation.

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Empire man killed in Marion County while repairing a disabled vehicle

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 3:43:50 PM

MARION COUNTY - At approximately 5 a.m. today, April 30, a traffic crash claimed the life of an Empire man.

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Funding available for low-income residents to receive home weatherization

Friday, April 12, 2019 - 9:49:12 AM

WINSTON/MARION - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.9 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs.

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Lynn Lady Bears drop 12-2 loss to Marion County

Friday, April 12, 2019 - 8:31:33 AM

The Lynn Lady Bears softball team watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 12-2 loss to Marion County on Thursday, April 11.

Kiki Lipsey earned the win for Marion County. She allowed four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out five.

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Lynn Bears Varsity Can't Catch Up To Marion County

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 8:21:34 AM

The Lynn Bears softball team fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 4-0 loss to Marion County on Tuesday, April 2. Marion County took the lead on an error in the second inning.

Marion County fired up the offense in the second inning, when an error scored two runs for Marion County.

A single by Sadie Tittle in the fourth inning was a positive for Lynn.

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Lady Lions softball slams MCHS 9-2

Monday, March 18, 2019 - 1:49:55 PM

Hailie Moody gets ready to slam the softball in action against Marion County High School Monday, March 11. Shown is Lady Red Raider catcher Caitlyn Jones.

HALEYVILLE - Molly Gilbert started on the mound for the Haleyville Lady Lions Monday, March 11, against the visiting Marion County Lady Red Raiders, defeating MCHS 9-2. Gilbert went three innings, with two strikeouts, two hits and one RBI.
Ana Aaron came on in the fourth inning, with three strikeouts, three hits and four RBIs to end her four innings pitched. Carlie Pendley was credited with two hits as well. Mallory Rushing and Hailie Moody had three each QABs.