Archive for December 2012
12/26/2012 – Hamilton, AL Police Report – December 21-25, 2012 – Chief, Ronnie Vickery
Date: December 21-25, 2012
Wrecks – 2
Incident / Offense
1 – Theft of Property 3rd
Arrest / Citation –
1 – Speeding
1 – License Suspended
1 – License Revoked
1 – Reckless Driving
2 – Expired Tag
4 – No Insurance
1 – Public Intoxication
1 – Theft of Property 3rd
1 – Alias
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12/27/2012 – Marion County, AL Sheriff’s Department Weekly Report – Sheriff Kevin Williams
1 – CC
2 – DUI
1 – Marijuana 2nd
1 – Probation Violation
1 – Domestic Violation 3rd – Assault
1 – Criminal Trespass 3rd
2 – Bench Warrant
1 – Harassing Communication
1 – Violation Release Order
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Menacing
FELONIES
Name: Oscar Hopson
Age: 30
Address-City: Haleyville, AL
Charges: Theft of Property 1st
Criminal Mischief 1st
Date of Arrest: 12/20/2012
Amount of Bond: $50,000.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Joshua Gore
Age: 18
Address-City: Birmingham, AL
Charges: Theft of Property 1st
Burglary 3rd
Date of Arrest: 12/23/2012
Amount of Bond: $30,000.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Timothy Ables
Age: 46
Address-City: Hamilton, AL
Charges: Robbery 1st
Date of Arrest: 12/24/2012
Amount of Bond: $25,000.00
Date of Release: In Jail
(All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges are merely an accusation unless otherwise stated.)
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12/27/2012 – Missing child alert from Talledega, AL – Thomas Evan Diggs
The Alabama Department of Public Safety is issuing a missing child alert for Thomas Evan Diggs. The boy was taken by his father, Thomas Eric Diggs at an Arby’s in Talledega.
12/23/2012 – All Post Offices will be open and regular mail
Post Offices nationwide will be open Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th, 2012, and New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31st, 2013. Most will shorten retail lobby hours and close at
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12:00 Noon
on these dates. Regular mail delivery will be unaffected by the change.
Revised hours will be posted at each Post Office and commercial customers are asked to check with their Bulk Mail Entry Units for specific information regarding holiday hours of operation.
Blue collection boxes having final collection times before 12:00 p.m. will not be affected by these changes.
However, collection boxes with final collection times scheduled after that may be collected early. Therefore, mail should be deposited into these mailboxes by 12:00 p.m. for early pick-up on December 24th and December 31st, 2012.
Customers requiring postal services later on those days are encouraged to contact their local Post Office.
Customers also may call 800-ASK-USPS for additional information.
Post Offices will be closed December 25th, 2012, and January 1st, 2013. Express Mail only will be delivered on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
All Post Offices will be open and regular mail delivery will resume December 26th, 2012, and January 2nd, 2013.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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12/18/2012 – Hamilton, AL Police Dept. Weekly News Report – Date: December 12-18, 2012 – Chief Ronnie Vickery
Weekly News Report – Date: December 12-18, 2012
Wrecks – 7
Incident / Offense –
1 – Burglary of Vehicle
2 – Theft of Property 3rd
1 – Criminal Mischief 3rd
Arrest / Citation –
5 – Speeding
1 – DUI
1 – License Revoked
9 – No Insurance
1 – Running Red Light
2 – Running Stop Sign
1 – Following Too Close
5 – No / Improper Tag
1 – No Seatbelt
1 – Public Intoxication
6 – Alias Warrant
Parking –
1 – Parked in Fire Lane
1 – Parked in Handicapped Space
12/21/2012 – The Winter Solstice – Shortest Day of the Year Today at 5:12 a.m.
You will have to get up early in the morning to observe the Winter Solstice, 5:12 a.m. CST, exactly! This year, 2012, the Winter Solstice will occur on Friday, December 21st, 2012 at 5:12 a.m. CST (Central Standard Time). The first day of winter, also known as the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year. It is the day when the sun reaches its most southern point in the sky. After this date, the days start getting longer.
12/19/2012 – Marion County Sheriff’s Department Weekly Report – Sheriff, Kevin Williams
1 – Driving Under the Influence
1 – Public Intoxication
2 – Probation Violation
2 – Non-Support
2 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
2 – Bench Warrant
1 – False ID
FELONIES
Name: Cory Bolton
Age: 19
Address-City: Hackleburg, AL
Charges: Terrorist Threat
Date of Arrest: 12/17/2012
Amount of Bond: Not Set
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Carol Hitchcock
Age: 49
Address-City: Winfield, AL
Charges: Distributing Controlled Substance
Possession Controlled Substance
Paraphernalia
Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs
Date of Arrest: 12/18/2012
Amount of Bond: $15,500.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Anthony Pennington
Age: 32
Address-City: Brilliant, AL
Charges: Receiving Stolen Property 1st
Date of Arrest: 12/15/2012
Amount of Bond: $25,000.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Bruce Cranford
Age: 52
Address-City: Haleyville, AL
Charges: Theft of Property 1st
Date of Arrest: 12/15/2012
Amount of Bond: $10,000.00
Date of Release: 12/17/2012
Name: Larry Anderson
Age: 47
Address-City: Winfield, AL
Charges: Marijuana 1st
Bench Warrant
Date of Arrest: 12/18/2012
Amount of Bond: $7,500.00
Date of Release: In Jail
(All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges are merely an accusation unless otherwise stated.)
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12/20/2012 – Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 7:45 am CST
Sharing with our readers a SAF-T-Net Weather Alert: A Severe t’storm warning for your home until 7:45 am CST. *** * http://now.baronservices.com/01093
12/13/2012 – Marion County Sheriff’s Dept. Weekly Report – Sheriff Kevin Williams
1 – TR-Alias
1 – CC-Alias
1 – Public Intoxication
1 – Probation Violation
1 – Non-Support
2 – Assault 3rd
2 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
2 – Bench Warrant
3 – Harassing Communication
1 – Violation Protection Order
FELONIES
Name: Johanna Connelly
Age: 54
Address-City: Sulligent, AL
Charges: Assault 2nd
Public Intoxication
Disorderly Conduct
Date of Arrest: 12/11/2012
Amount of Bond: $14,000.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Josh Carter
Age: 27
Address-City: Hamilton, AL
Charges: Possession Controlled Substance
Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 12/12/2012
Amount of Bond: $3,000.00
Date of Release: 12/13/2012
Name: Tracy Billingsley
Age: 37
Address-City: Winfield, AL
Charges: Manufacturing 2nd
Date of Arrest: 12/10/2012
Amount of Bond: $7,500.00
Date of Release: 12/13/2012
Name: Wesley Webb
Age: 35
Address-City: Winfield, AL
Charges: Manufacturing 2nd
Attempt to Commit Controlled Substance Crime
Bench Warrant
Date of Arrest: 12/10/2012
Amount of Bond: $15,000.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Jodi Terrell
Age: 33
Address-City: Hackleburg, AL
Charges: Theft of Property 1st
Date of Arrest: 12/11/2012
Amount of Bond: $20,000.00
Date of Release: 12/11/2012
Name: James Tidwell
Age: 32
Address-City: Eldridge, AL
Charges: Grand Jury Indictment/Manufacturing 2nd
Unlawful Purchase Precursor
Date of Arrest: 12/11/2012
Amount of Bond: $10,000.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Amanda Pinkering
Age: 33
Address-City: Winfield, AL
Charges: Possession Controlled Substance
Driving Under the Influence
Violation of Release Order
Date of Arrest: 12/06/2012
Amount of Bond: $3,500.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: John Gaddy
Age: 32
Address-City: Guin, AL
Charges: Domestic Violence 2nd – Assault
Date of Arrest: 12/07/2012
Amount of Bond: $10,000.00
Date of Release: 12/13/2012
(All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges are merely an accusation unless otherwise stated.)
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12/10/2012 Guin Christmas Parade CANCELLED
According to sources at the Guin City Hall the Guin Christmas Parade set for tonight at 6pm has been CANCELLED.
12/06/2012 – Jingle Bells at Walmart – Please Donate To The Salvation Army!
Salvation Army Volunteer, McDavid Franks, Ringing the Bell at WALMART!
The Salvation Army Helps People Like You And Me When We Are In Need. They also are there for our Soldiers!
Thanks For Your Donations both BIG & SMALL!
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12/05/2012 – Hamilton, AL Police Dept. Weekly News Report – Chief Ronnie Vickery
Date: November 28 – December 4, 2012
Wrecks – 3
Incident / Offense –
2 – Domestic Violence 3rd
1 – Assault 3rd
3 – Harassment
2 – Menacing
1 – Burglary 3rd
6 – Theft of Property 3rd
1 – Criminal Mischief 2nd
1 – Leaving Scene of Accident
Arrest / Citation –
4 – Speeding
2 – License Suspended
9 – No Insurance
4 – Expired Tag
2 – Domestic Violence 3rd
1 – Other Agency – Bench Warrant
2 – Alias Warrant
12/05/2012 – Marion County Sheriff’s Dept. Weekly News Report – Sheriff Kevin Williams
2 – Public Intoxication
1 – Probation Violation
1 – Non-Support
2 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
2 – Bench Warrant
FELONIES
Name: Cody Parrish
Age: 19
Address-City: Winfield, AL
Charges: Receiving Stolen Property 2nd / 3rd
Theft of Property 3rd x 2
Criminal Mischief 2nd x 2
Criminal Mischief 3rd
Theft of Property 2nd
Burglary 3rd
Date of Arrest: 12/03/2012
Amount of Bond: $32,000.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Barry Parrish
Age: 55
Address-City: Winfield, AL
Charges: Receiving Stolen Property 2nd / 3rd
Burglary Tools
Theft of Property 3rd
Theft of Property 2nd
Burglary 3rd
Criminal Mischief 2nd x 2
Issuing Worthless Checks x 9
Date of Arrest: 12/03/2012
Amount of Bond: $58,000.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Vicki Gunter
Age: 25
Address-City: Hackleburg, AL
Charges: Manufacturing 2nd / 1st
Possession Controlled Substance
Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 12/03/2012
Amount of Bond: $20,500.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Jeffery Johnsey
Age: 47
Address-City: Hamilton, AL
Charges: Manufacturing 1st / 2nd
Possession Controlled Substance
Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 12/03/2012
Amount of Bond: $20,500.00
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Stephen Cantrell
Age: 55
Address-City: Detroit, AL
Charges: Possession Controlled Substance
Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 11/30/2012
Amount of Bond: $3,000.00
Date of Release: 12/03/2012
Name: Kevin Cole
Age: 35
Address-City: Hackleburg, AL
Charges: Theft of Property 1st
Date of Arrest: 12/02/2012
Amount of Bond: $10,000.00
Date of Release: 12/03/2012
Name: Crystal Jackson
Age: 34
Address-City: Guin, AL
Charges: Distributing Control Substance
Date of Arrest: 11/29/2012
Amount of Bond: $10,000.00
Date of Release: 12/02/2012
Name: Shelia Cantrell
Age: 52
Address-City: Detroit, AL
Charges: Possession Controlled Substance
Paraphernalia
Date of Release: 11/30/2012
Amount of Bond: $3,000.00
Date of Release: 12/03/2012
Name: Melanie Robertson
Age: 39
Address-City: Guin, AL
Charges: Domestic Violence 2nd – Assault
Date of Arrest: 12/04/2012
Amount of Bond: $10,000.00
Date of Release: 12/04/2012
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12/03/2012 – Local Christmas Parade Dates & Times
Thursday, December 6:
Grenada – 3:30p.m.
Brilliant, Ala. – 5:30p.m.
Ackerman – 6p.m.
Maben – 6 p.m.
Millport, Ala. – 6p.m.
Verona – 6p.m.
Artesia – 7 p.m.
Winona – 7p.m.
Friday, December 7:
Thaxton – 7p.m.
Farmington – 7p.m.
Saturday, December 8:
Plantersville – 10a.m.
Marietta – 10a.m.
Duck Hill – Noon
Ozark – 1:00p.m.
Coffeeville – 2p.m. (Rain date of December 13 at 6 p.m.)
Jumpertown – 2p.m.
Hamilton, Ala. – 5p.m.
New Houlka -5p.m.
Macon – 6p.m.
Mathiston – 7p.m. (Rain Date is December 11)
Sunday, December 9:
Rienzi – 2p.m.
Monday, December 10:
Guin, Ala. – 6p.m
Kennedy, Ala. – 6p.m
Walnut – 6:30p.m.
Vardaman – 7p.m.
Crawford – 7p.m.
Tuesday, December 11:
Weir – 6 p.m.
Vernon, Ala. – 6:30 p.m.
Houston – 6:30 p.m.
Saltillo – 7p.m.
Saturday, December 15:
Evergreen – 10 a.m. (Itawamba County)
Oakland – 2p.m.
Sturgis – 2p.m.
Smithville – 3p.m.
Mantee – 5p.m.
Brooksville – 5:30p.m.
Big Creek – 6p.m.
12/03/2012 Winfield Christmas Parade to be Held Today at 6pm
The Annual Winfield Christmas parade, sponsored by the Winfield Chamber of Commerce, will be Monday December 3, 2012.
The parade line-up will begin at the Middle School at 4:30 p. m. with the parade beginning at 6:00 p.m. In case of rain, the parade will be the following Monday December 10, 2012.
Prizes will be awarded for best floats in different categories: schools, businesses, industries, churches.
12/03/2012 Guin Christmas Parade & Christmas Jubilee set for December 10th
Monday, Dec. 10th, 2012 – Christmas Jubilee and Parade in Guin, Marion County, AL
The holiday’s are near. Plan now to attend some wonderful community events!
There will be a Christmas Jubilee on Dec 10th, at the Armory. A silent auction will be held and Santa will be visiting and available for pictures. Booths are available for anyone wanting to sell crafts. The Jubilee will open at 3:00 pm that day. Entertainment and a chili/soup supper will begin after the parade. For every 5 canned items you bring in (or you can purchase a ticket for a dollar) you will be entered into a drawing for $50.00. $250.00 (total) will be given away!
The drawing is sponsored by the Guin Chamber of Commerce and all proceeds from the drawing, booth space rental and the soup supper will benefit Santa’s Workshop. It’s for a great cause so come out and help make Christmas special for your family as well as someone else’s.
The Guin Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 pm on the 10th with line-up beginning at 5:30 pm at Plaza BBQ in the shopping center. The parade will finish at the high school and at that time everyone is then encouraged to go to the armory to continue our holiday Jubilee.
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