Archive for January 2014
01/31/2014 – Decatur’s Mardi Gras Celebration set for March 1
Decatur, Ala. – In January, the Carnegie Visual Arts Center held its Twelfth Night Dinner, in preparation for the 2014 Carnegie Carnival, a day-long event where downtown Decatur transforms into a Mardi Gras-style celebration. Set for the first Saturday in March, Carnegie Carnival fills Decatur’s historic downtown area with parades, a red beans and rice cook-off, and other family-friendly activities.
Promoting art and creativity and family fun, the third annual Carnegie Carnival returns to Decatur March 1, 2014. The event gets underway at 8 a.m. with the Mardi Gras 5K sponsored by the Junior League of Morgan County, and throughout the day, a variety of activities geared for adults and children are planned. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Carnegie Visual Arts Center will host a photography exhibit “Captions of Carnegie Carnival.” The first parade of the day, sponsored by Animal Friends Humane Society, is the Carnival Canines on Parade. Starting at 11 a.m., four-legged friends will trot through downtown Decatur beginning on 2nd Avenue at Gordon Drive and ending at Founder’s Park.
The Red Beans and Rice Cook-off is set for 11 a.m. at Casa Grande Park on 2nd Avenue with the award presentation at 4 p.m. The tasty event is open to professional and amateur Cookin’ Crewes. There will be first, second, and third place winners and the team with the most “tips” in the Tip Jar will be presented the People’s Choice award.
From noon to 4 p.m. the Kiwanis of Decatur Creation Station art area will be set up at Founders Park with free hands-on art activities for children, and on 2nd Avenue, adjacent to the Alabama Center for the Arts, a children’s play area sponsored by Morgan County CAC will provide family-friendly entertainment.
At 2 p.m., the Prince and Princess Parade for children takes to the streets of downtown Decatur beginning at Founders Park and ending in front of the Princess Theatre. The parade, for tots through teens, is sponsored by the Princess Theatre.
The grand finale is the Carnegie Carnival Parade at 6 p.m. Crewes will proceed in a traditional Mardi Gras-style, complete with themed floats, costumes, “throws”, and music with the route beginning on 2nd Avenue at Gordon Drive, continuing onto Lee Street/Bank Street, and ending at Founder’s Park near the Old State Bank. The parade will be led by 2014 Carnegie Carnival King Jimmy Dawes and Queen Juanita Healy. The evening will conclude with the crowning of the 2015 Carnegie Carnival King and Queen at the Carnegie Carnival Crewe Party at Ingalls Harbor.
During Carnegie Carnival, downtown merchants will be open and shoppers can browse for locally made and one-of-a-kind items and participate in the Carnival Crawl. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., shoppers can visit merchants and collect stickers for a chance to win a prize.
Parade registration forms and activity information are available at www.carnegiecarnival.org. Proceeds benefit the Carnegie Visual Arts Center and other non-profits organizations in the Decatur area. For additional information, call the Carnegie Visual Arts Center at 256.341.0562.
About The Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCCVB)
The Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization promoting tourism and economic growth in Morgan County. For information on special events and attractions in Decatur, contact the DMCCVB at 800.524.6181 or 256.350.2028; or visit its website at www.decaturcvb.org.
01/30/2014 – C3 of NW Alabama – 3rd Annual State of the Region Meeting Today @ Bevill
These pictures were taken at Bevill State Community Center, at the C3 meeting. This meeting will be ready to view on-line, in it’s entirety. A link will be added as soon as the video is available. Please check back soon!
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01/29/2014 – Marion County Sheriff’s Department Weekly News Report – Sheriff Kevin Williams
1 – District Court – Alias
1 – Driving Under the Influence
1 – Public Intoxication
1 – Drug Paraphernalia
4 – Probation Violation
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Harassment
1 – Bench Warrant
1 – Harassment
1 – Promoting Prison Contraband 3rd
FELONIES
Name: Curtis Saint
Age: 21
Address-City: Phil Campbell, AL
Charges:
- Arson 2nd
Date of Arrest: 06/31/14
Amount of Bond: $10,000
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Roger Sprinkle
Age: 31
Address-City: Detroit, AL
Charges:
- Possession Controlled Substance
- Public Intoxication
Date of Arrest: 01/26/2014
Amount of Bond: $3,000
Date of Release: In Jail
The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
(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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01/29/2014 – MARION COUNTY, AL – HARD FREEZE WARNING IN TONIGHT!
- Hard Freeze Warning in effect from January 29, 09:00 PM CST until January 30, 09:00 AM CST
- Red Flag Warning in effect from January 29, 11:00 AM CST until January 29, 06:00 PM CST
- Hazardous Weather Outlook
- Please check on your neighbors, friends, and the elderly to insure that they are warm and have food and water tonight!
- Don’t forget our furry friends…dogs, cats, and other outside pets and livestock need plenty of food and water to stay warm tonight. Blankets and other old clothes can be useful for bedding. Even an old incandescent light bulb warms up a little space outside for the animals. *Important Note: Always read instructions for using a heat lamp and bulbs for heating. Make sure they are not touching blankets, cloth, or wood (anything flammable).
- Be safe and if you travel, carry water, blankets, flashlights, cell phones, and first-aid supplies in your car in case you get stranded.
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01/29/2014 – Hamilton, AL Police Dept. Weekly News Report. Date: January 22-28, 2014 – Chief Ronnie Vickery
Wrecks – 3
Incident / Offense –
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd
3 – Harassment
1 – Theft of Property 2nd
1 – Possession of Controlled Substance
1 – Leaving Scene of Accident
1 – Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs
1 – Robbery
Arrest / Citation –
8 – Speeding
3 – License Suspended/Revoked
5 – No Insurance
1 – No Tag
4 – Improper Tag
1 – Running Stop Sign
1 – Open Container
1 – Public Intoxication
1 – Possession of Controlled Substance
1 – Driver License Not in Possession
1 – Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs
1 – Running Red Light
1 – Alias Warrant
FELONIES
Dates: January 22-28, 2014
Date of Arrest: January 26, 2014
Name: Sprinkle, Roger Everett
Age: 31
City: Detroit, AL
Charges:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Public Intoxication
Status: Jail
The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
(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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02/13/2014 – Fox 6 Storm Team’s JP Dice – Severe Weather Preparedness Day – @ MotorSportsSuperStore
February 13, 2014
Severe Weather Preparedness Day
11:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M
at MotorSportsSuperStore
210 Bexar Ave. West
Hamilton AL
The Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce, Fox 6, Marion County EMA, Hamilton Fire Department, Hamilton B.A.S.E., and MotorSportsSuperStore will host the Severe Weather Preparedness Day with guest appearances by the Fox 6 Storm Team’s J.P. Dice, and Wes Wyatt, and Smithville MS Mayor Gregg Kennedy. Weather radios will be for sale on site, or bring your own radio, cell phone, or tablet for programming. Informational material will also be available. There is no charge for admission, and everyone is invited and encouraged to attend!
Fox 6 will broadcast live from Hamilton at 5:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
01/30/2014 – @Bevill -Hamilton, AL Campus – C3 of Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance Annual Meeting
January 30, 2014
C3 of Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance Annual Meeting
8:00 A.M. – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 A.M. – Program
Bevill State Community College Business and Community Center
1333 Military Street South
Hamilton AL
The Hamilton Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hamilton are proud to host the 2014 C3 of Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance Annual Meeting.
There is no charge for admission but you must RSVP no later than January 28 to the C3 office at (205) 468-3213.
Speakers will include Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield and Chancellor of the Department of Postsecondary Education Dr. Mark Heinrich, and others on regional efforts to build our economy.
http://www.hamiltonchamberofcommerce.org/CalendarOfEvents.aspx
01/24/2014 – Restaurant Inspection Report January 20-24, 2014 – Sam LeMaster, ADPH
Buttahatchee BBQ (Hamilton) 94
Cedar Landing (Winfield) 95
El Mariachi (Hamilton) 85
Emerson Ice Plant (Hamilton) Passed routine inspection. Food processors do not receive numerical ratings.
Huddle House (Hamilton) 91
Kentucky Fried Chicken (Hamilton) 92
La Estancia (Hamilton) 87
McDonald’s (Winfield) 93
Moore’e Super Store (Hamilton) 94
N and Z (Hamilton, formerly Mac’s Minit Mart) 93
The Coffee Cup (Winfield) 94
The Stop market (Hamilton) 92
Winfield Elementary Lunchroom 99
Winfield High Lunchroom 95
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01/23/2014 – Marion County, AL Sheriff’s Department – Weekly News Report – Sheriff Kevin Williams
1 – Driving Under the Influence
2 – Violation of Release Order
1 – Marijuana 2nd
2 – Drug Paraphernalia
1 – Probation Violation
1 – Issuing Worthless Checks
2 – Non-Support
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
1 – Criminal Mischief 2nd
1 – Bondsman’s Process
1 – Theft of Property 3rd
2 – Bench Warrant
1 – Promote Prison Contraband 3rd
Felony News Report
Name: Tammy Bedford
Age: 49
Address – City: Moulton, AL
Charges:
- Possession Controlled Substance
Date of Arrest: 01/16/2014
Amount of Bond: $2,500
Date of Release: 01/17/2014
Name: Linda Blakely
Age: 32
Address – City: Haleyville, AL
Charges:
- Manufacturing 1st
- Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 01/16/2014
Amount of Bond: $10,500
Date of Release: 01/21/2014
Name: Trannon Frederick
Age: 26
Address – City: Hackleburg, AL
Charges:
- Escape 3rd (From Community Corrections)
Date of Arrest: 01/23/2014
Amount of Bond: Not Set Yet
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Alan Goodwin
Age: 34
Address – City: Winfield, AL
Charges:
- Receiving Stolen Property 2nd
Date of Arrest: 01/22/2014
Amount of Bond: $10,000
Date of Arrest: In Jail
Name: Misty Greathouse
Age: 27
Address – City: Haleyville, AL
Charges:
- Theft of Property 2nd
- Burglary 3rd
Date of Arrest: 01/17/2014
Amount of Bond: $5,000
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Samuel Hammock
Age: 51
Address – City: Vina, AL
Charges:
- Theft of Property
Date of Arrest: 01/23/2014
Amount of Bond: Not Set Yet
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Charles Hester
Age: 39
Address – City: Red Bay, AL
Charges:
- Forgery 2nd x 6
- Forged Instrument 2nd x 6
- Theft of Property 2nd
Date of Arrest: 01/21/2014
Amount of Bond: $47,500
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Donald Jacobs
Age: 24
Address – City: Guin, AL
Charges:
- Manufacturing 1st
- Possession of Controlled Substance
- Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 01/20/2014
Amount of Bond: $15,500
Date of Release: 01/22/2014
Name: Christopher Rawls
Age: 18
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Burglary 3rd
- Theft of Property 2nd
- Criminal Mischief 3rd
Date of Arrest: 01/16/2014
Amount of Bond: $10,000
Date of Release: 01/16/2014
Name: Brian Robbins
Age: 39
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Forgery 2nd x 6
- Forged Instrument 2nd x 6
- Theft of Property 2nd
- Theft of Property 1st
- Burglary 3rd
Date of Arrest: 01/17/2014
Amount of Bond: $62,500
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Donna Sanders
Age: 50
Address – City: Guin, AL
Charges:
- Attempt to Elude – Felony
- Marijuana 1st
Date of Arrest: 01/17/2014
Amount of Bond: $12,500
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Cortney Sides
Age: 23
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Promote Prison Contraband 2nd
- Conspiracy to Commit Controlled Substance Crime
Date of Arrest: 01/17/2014
Amount of Bond: $10,000
Date of Release: 01/21/2014
Name: Frankie Swinney
Age: 42
Address – City: Hackleburg, AL
Charges:
- Grand Jury Indictment – Unlawful Distribution
Date of Arrest: 01/15/2014
Amount of Bond: $7,500
Date of Release: 01/16/2014
Name: Terrence Thomas
Age: 20
Address – City: Guin, AL
Charges:
- Manufacturing 1st
- Possession Controlled Substance
- Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 01/20/2014
Amount of Bond: $15,500
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Monica Vice
Age: 27
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Forgery 2nd x 6
- Forged Instrument 2nd x 6
- Theft of Property 2nd
- Theft of Property 1st
- Burglary 3rd
Date of Arrest: 01/17/2014
Amount of Bond: $62,500
Date of Release: In Jail
The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
(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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01/22/2014 – City of Hamilton, AL – Weekly News Report – January 15-21, 2014 – Chief Ronnie Vickery
Wrecks – 5
Incident / Offense –
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd
1 – Harassment
1 – Theft of Property 2nd
1 – Harassing Communication
2 – Possession of Controlled Substance
1 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
1 – Illegal Possession of a Prescription Drug
Arrest / Citation –
1 – License Suspended/Revoked
2 – No Insurance
1 – No Tag
1 – Improper Tag
1 – Public Intoxication
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd
1 – Harassment
2 – Possession of Controlled Substance
1 – Theft of Property 3rd
1 – Fail to Yield Emergency Vehicle
1 – Minor Consuming Alcohol
1 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
1 – Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs
5 – Alias Warrant
Weekly Felony News Report
Dates: January 15-21, 2014
Date of Arrest: January 16, 2014
Name: Bostick, Thomas Judson
Age: 31
City: Hodges, AL
Charges:
Possession of Controlled Substance x 2
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs
Status: Bonded
The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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01/15/2014 – Marion County, AL Sheriff’s Department Weekly News Report – Sheriff Kevin Williams
1 – Issuing Worthless Checks
3 – Non-Support
1 – Menacing
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Harassment
1 – Bench Warrant
1 – Harassment
2 – Fugitive From Justice
FELONIES
Name: Corbyt Crane
Age: 50
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Domestic Violence 2nd – Assault
Date of Arrest: 01/9/2014
Amount of Bond: $10,000
Date of Release: 01/10/2014
Name: Christopher McGhee
Age: 38
Address – City: Haleyville, AL
Charges:
- Burglary 3rd
- Theft of Property 2nd
Date of Arrest: 01/13/2014
Amount of Bond: $10,000
Date of Release: 01/14/2014
Name: Christy McGhee
Age: 36
Address – City: Haleyville, AL
Charges:
- Burglary 3rd
- Theft of Property 2nd
Date of Arrest: 01/13/2014
Amount of Bond: $10,000
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: James Monroe
Age: 46
Address – City: Fayette, AL
Charges:
- Grand Jury Indictment
- Theft of Property 2nd
- Burglary 3rd
Date of Arrest: 01/09/2014
Amount of Bond: $7,500
Date of Release: 01/09/2014
Name: Elvis A. Presley
Age: 27
Address – City: Phil Campbell, AL
Charges:
- Possession Controlled Substance
- Tampering W/Evidence
Date of Arrest: 01/09/2014
Amount of Bond: $10,000
Date of Release: 01/10/2014
Name: Aretha Wallace
Age: 45
Address – City: Guin, AL
Charges:
- Manufacturing 2nd
Date of Arrest: 01/09/2014
Amount of Bond: $7,500
Date of Release: 01/10/2014
Name: Tiffany Williford
Age: 23
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Unlawful Distribution
- Child Endangerment
Date of Arrest: 01/10/2014
Amount of Bond: $12,500
Date of Release: 01/13/2014
The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
(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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01/15/2014 – City of Hamilton, AL Police Department Weekly News Report January 8-14, 2014 – Chief Ronnie Vickery
Wrecks – 6
Incident / Offense –
1 – harassment
2 – Theft of Property 2nd
2 – Theft of Property 3rd
2 – Possession of Marijuana 2nd
1 – Possession Controlled Substance
1 – Forgery 2nd
1 – Negotiating a Worthless Instrument
2 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
1 – Vicious Dog
1 – Burglary 2nd
Arrest / Citation –
2 – Speeding
1 – DUI
1 – License Suspended/Revoked
1 – No Drivers License
2 – No Insurance
1 – Improper Tag
3 – Running Stop Sign
1 – Theft of Property 3rd
1 – Possession of Controlled Substance
2 – Possession of Marijuana 2nd
1 – Vicious Dog Ord.
2 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
1 – Resisting Arrest
1 – Attempt to Elude
2 – Alias Warrants
3 – Warrant – Other Agency
Felony – Weekly News Report
Dates: January 8-14, 2014
Date of Arrest: January 10, 2014
Name: Dupree, Taylor Jade
Age: 20
City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Resisting Arrest
• Attempting to Elude a Police Officer
Status: Jail
The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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01/09/2014 – Marion County, AL Sheriff’s Weekly News Report – Sheriff Kevin Williams
1 – Drug Paraphernalia
2 – Probation Violation
1 – Issuing Worthless Checks
1 – Resisting Arrest
2 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
3 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Harassment
1 – Hunt – From Vehicle
1 – Hunt – Public Road
2 – Harassing Communication
1 – Fugitive From Justice
1 – Violation Protection Order
FELONIES
Name: Leslie Pelt
Age: 43
Address – City: Haleyville, AL
Charges:
- Theft of Property 1st x 2
- Criminal Mischief 1st
- Reckless Endangerment
Date of Arrest: 01/03/2014
Amount of Bond: $26,000
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Clinton Cribbs
Age: 35
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Kidnapping 1st
- Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
Date of Arrest: 01/03/2014
Amount of Bond: $35,000
Date of Release: 01/04/2014
Name: Jeremy Godsey
Age: 40
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Forged Instrument 2nd
- Forgery 2nd
- Identity Theft
Date of Arrest: 01/05/2014
Amount of Bond: $7,500
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Nicholas Bowman
Age: 18
Address – City: Haleyville, AL
Charges:
- Possession Controlled Substance
- Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 01/06/2014
Amount of Bond: $3,000
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Sherry Camp
Age: 20
Address – City: Haleyville, AL
Charges:
- Attempt to Commit Controlled Substance Crime
- Possession Controlled Substance
- Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 01/06/2014
Amount of Bond: $5,500
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Chris Yielding
Age: 35
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Assault 2nd
Date of Arrest: 01/08/2014
Amount of Bond: $7,500
Date of Release: 01/09/2014
Name: Tommy Merchant
Age: 43
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Manufacture 2nd
- Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 01/08/2014
Amount of Bond: $5,500
Date of Release: In Jail
Name: Tamatha Ables
Age: 43
Address – City: Hamilton, AL
Charges:
- Manufacture 2nd
- Paraphernalia
Date of Arrest: 01/08/2014
Amount of Bond: $5,500
Date of Release: 01/09/2014
The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
(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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01/06/2014 – Restaurant Inspection Report – Dec. 23, 2013 – Jan. 03, 2014 – Sam LeMaster – ADPH
Burgers and More II (Hamilton, Bevill Campus) Passed inspection for new permit
Cardinal Drive-In (Winfield) 92
Crossroads market and Del (Winfield) 90
Hamilton Drive-In 91
Jack’s (Winfield) 95
Kountry Kitchen (Winfield) 87
McDonald’s (Hamilton) 90
Pizza Hut (Winfield) 90
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01/06/2014 – More Delayed Openings – Hamilton City Hall Will Open at 9:30 AM – Council Meeting Still Set for 6:00 PM Monday
Hamilton, AL – Just in from Mayor Wade Williams: Hamilton City Hall will open at 9:30 a.m. on Monday morning.
The council meeting is still set to go forward at 6 p.m. Monday night as of now. Any changes to that meeting will be announced ASAP.
Source: Hamilton, AL Chamber of Commerce
01/06/2014 – Hamilton, AL Senior Center closed Monday
Hamilton, AL – Brenda Oswalt, Senior Center Manager, has announced that the Hamilton Senior Center will be closed on Monday Jan. 6, 2014 due to weather. No meals will be delivered to homebound clients.
Source: Hamilton, AL Chamber of Commerce
01/05/2014 – Weather Advisory and Precautions From: Marion County, AL EMA Director Jimmy Mills
From: Marion County, AL EMA Director Jimmy Mills:
This is the Sunday, 3 p.m. update from the NWS in Birmingham: Rain starting now in northwest Alabama. The cold front will enter the area in the 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. time frame. Little wintry mix expected; however, any remaining moisture from earlier precipitation which doesn’t dry off will turn to ice. Temperatures are expected to drop drastically. Tonight’s low is forecast at 12 degrees. The high tomorrow is forecast at 16 with winds 15 to 25 mph and gusts to 35 mph which will drop the wind chill to below zero. The temperature tomorrow night is forecast at 4 degrees. We do not expect to climb above the freezing mark until at least mid-day on Wednesday.
Reminders of immediate actions which need to be taken:
We would strongly suggest conducting tests of all fire detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and replacing old batteries with new batteries and make sure all detectors are working properly.
Please remember to check on the elderly and those individuals who are in questionable housing conditions, and those who are mentally challenged to make sure they have adequate heat. Very simply, be a good neighbor! If you find a situation where someone needs access to a warming station, please contact the Marion County EMA office at (205) 921-4555.
Also, please remember to provide shelter for all outdoor animals, to include access to food, water, shelter, and heat.
Winter Safety
What is frostbite? It is injury or destruction of skin and underlying tissue, most often that of the nose, ears, fingers or toes, resulting from prolonged exposure to freezing or subfreezing temperatures.
What is hypothermia? It is an abnormally low body temperature, often caused by prolonged exposure to cold.
What is wind chill? As wind speeds increase during the winter months, they can make the temperature outside feel even colder than it actually reads on a thermometer. This cooling factor is given a name-the wind chill effect.
SAFETY TIPS:
Keep ahead of winter weather by listening to the latest weather warnings and bulletins on NOAA Weather Radio,
local radio or television. Be alert to changing conditions and avoid unnecessary travel.
IN YOUR HOME (AND BUSINESSES):
Check battery powered equipment, and stock extra batteries for flashlights and a portable television or radio.
Also, check emergency cooking facilities.
Check your food/water supply and stock extra if needed. Your supplies should include food that requires no cooking or refrigeration in case of power failures. Consider high energy foods such as dried fruit or candy.
Don’t forget prescription medicines, first aid supplies, and other specialty items.
Check your supply of heating fuel, but prevent fire hazards due to overheated coal or oil-burning stoves, fireplaces, heaters, or furnaces. Emergency responders can be hampered by extreme weather conditions and may not be able to respond quickly-arrange for emergency heat in case of an extended power failure.
Stay indoors during storms and cold snaps. Elderly persons, children, and those in bad health may be especially susceptible to cold weather. Avoid overexertion, especially if shoveling snow.
Dress to fit the season. Loose, layered clothing will keep your body warm, and a hat and mittens will protect your extremities.
Don’t forget your pets or livestock. Move animals to sheltered areas. For pets, bring them indoors or provide some form of heat. Provide fresh water since many pets die from dehydration in winter storms.
IN YOUR VEHICLE:
Be sure your vehicle is winterized by the end of November. Check oil, belts, tires and battery to ensure good working condition.
Carry a winter storm car kit, especially if you anticipate travel in north Alabama. Items to consider include
blankets/sleeping bags, flashlights and batteries, first aid kit, non-perishable foods, extra clothing, ice scraper water, road maps, small shovel, rope, kitty litter or sand for traction and a cell phone car charger.
If the storm exceeds or even tests your driving limitations, seek available shelter immediately. Plan your travel and select primary and alternate routes. Check the latest weather information before departing, and drive carefully and defensively. Avoid traveling alone, and be sure someone knows your travel plans and route of travel.
Source: Marion County EMA Director, Jimmy Mills
01/06/2014 – Marion County School Delays Monday, Jan. 6, 2014
Mon., Jan. 6th – Monday’s Marion County Schools’ start time is delayed 2-1/2 hours — so school starts at 10:20 a.m.
*Source: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
12/31/2013 – Hamilton, AL Police Dept. Weekly News Report – Chief Ronnie Vickery
Date: December 25-31, 2013
Wrecks – 4
Incident / Offense –
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd
2 – Theft of Property 2nd
1 – Motor Vehicle Theft
Arrest / Citation –
2 – Speeding
1 – DUI
1 – License Suspend/Revoked
1 – No Driver License
2 – No Insurance
1 – No Seatbelt
1 – No Tag
1 – Improper Tag
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd
1 – Theft Property 3rd
1 – Improper Lane Usage
3 – Warning
Felony – Weekly News Report
Dates: December 25-31, 2013
Date of Arrest: ***** None *****
Name:
Age:
City:
Charges:
Status:
The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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