Marion County

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.

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Weatherization applications being accepted

Friday, March 1, 2019 - 4:14:36 PM

WINSTON/MARION - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (The Partnership) is currently accepting applications for Weatherization services for qualifying residents of Winston, Marion...

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Flooded roads being barricaded

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 12:43:11 PM

An erosion issue due to heavy rains has caused a section of County Road 79 in Double Springs to be barricaded.

Due to extreme rain and flooding conditions certain roads in the Winston, Marion county have been barricaded, and motorists are being urged to avoid these areas.

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Governor Ivey awards nearly $2.5 million for emergency housing assistance

Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 9:31:16 AM

MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants to help homeless Alabamians find immediate housing and to assist others who are in danger of becoming homeless.

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Safeplace gets grant for shelter location in Marion County

Friday, December 14, 2018 - 10:34:55 AM

MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $490,168 grant to Safeplace Inc., for an additional shelter for victims of domestic violence and their families.

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2018 General Election results

Friday, November 9, 2018 - 8:46:20 AM

WINSTON/MARION - The unofficial results of the 2018 general election in Alabama are in. To learn the results of not only how Winston, Marion and Franklin counties voted, but also the entire state, click here.

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Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, White-tailed Deer

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - 9:36:42 AM

MARION COUNTY - The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries has received confirmation from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks that a white-tailed deer from Pontotoc County, Mississippi, tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease.

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Lynn drops region loss to Marion County

Noah Jackson (5) hands off to Jordan Davis (4) for the Lynn Bears.

LYNN - Turnovers and miscues proved costly on Friday night as the Lynn Bears dropped their region-opening contest to the Red Raiders of Marion County 24-12.

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Marion County Sheriff's Office seeking info on missing man

Zach Pike

HODGES - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is seeking any information available as to the whereabouts of Zach Pike, 36, who was last seen on Thursday, May 3, along Highway 172 in the Hodges/Hackleburg area.

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Sample ballots for June 5 primary election

WINSTON AND MARION COUNTIES - The June 5 primary is fast approaching. Sample ballots from the Alabama Secretary of State is a great opportunity to be prepared for the elections.