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MARION COUNTY — Thomas Donald Warren, 39, of Nauvoo, was arrested on Friday, April 12, at approximately 11 p.m. by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. His multiple charges include felony attempting to elude, third-degree criminal mischief, possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving, two counts of failure to stop at a stop sign, four counts of failure to signal, switched tag, no tail lights and possession of drug paraphernalia.

WINFIELD — Gloria Stovall, who served on the Winfield City Council for 12 years as the second woman to hold the position, passed away at home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Stovall, who was 79, grew up in Winfield. She was born in 1944 to her parents Brody and Addine Rose. They were members of Winfield Church of Christ.

BEAR CREEK — A Haleyville man faces numerous charges including assault on a police officer, after using his car as a weapon during a high-speed chase to repeatedly strike a police unit and try to run down an officer Friday afternoon, April 12. Jeremiah Steven Straub, 37, has been...

WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Winston County Saturday morning. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said 47-year-old Refugio A. Sosa and 50-year-old, both of Haleyville, were fatally injured when the 2001 Ford Mustang they were in left the roadway and struck a tree.

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Christopher T Rochon a married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Hometown Lenders LLC, on November 26, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Marion County, Alabama, in OFFR Book 2014 Page 4400; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama, on April 12, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Marion County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot No. 37 of Meadow Wood Subdivision, Sector 2, to the Town of Winfield, Marion County, Alabama according to the Map or Plat of which is recorded in Map Book 2, Page 47, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Marion County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 175 Skylark Ave , Winfield, AL 35594. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from April 12, 2024 until May 24, 2024, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, ("Transferee") Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com.

HAMILTON — The Winfield Lady Pirates softball team are the Marion County tournament champions after a 5-3 win over the Hamilton Lady Aggies on Saturday, April 6. The tournament began the night before and opened with a game between the Lady Pirates and the Phillips She-Bears, which Winfield won 17-0.

Several varsity basketball players from around the county were named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State basketball team this year. There were five athletes in total from Brilliant, Hamilton, Marion County and Winfield. Brilliant’s Hadlee Sanderson was named 1A girls’ third-team. Hamilton’s Aubrey Sorrells was named...

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says an 89-year-old man died in a house fire Monday. Deputies say they responded to the house fire in the 6000 block of 172 in Hodges. It happened in the early morning hours, and Hodges Fire Department was also dispatched. On arrival, the sheriff’s...

HAMILTON — The 13th Annual Pine Hills & Oak Hollars Child Classic was held Jan. 4-7, with several youth able to experience the joy of hunting, along with other meaningful activities and events. “This makes 13 years, 26 kids and 33 smiles,” said Jeff Carter, originator and president of...

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the Administrator, Kenneth Wayne Stidham, on the 4th day of April, 2024, by the Hon. Paige Vick, Judge of Probate Court of Marion County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

This matter is before the Court of on the verified petition in writing of Jennifer Byrd alleging therein that petitioner is a resident of Marion County, Alabama and is heir of Samuel Byrd deceased, who was domiciled in same county at the time of his death on the 3rd approximately $25,000,000.

A North River manufactured dwelling has been abandoned at 600 Military Street South, Hamilton, AL 35570. Pursuant to Ala. Code § 35-12A-8, the Estate of Frances Chloe Dearen is receiving sealed bids on said manufactured dwelling and maintains the right to purchase the manufactured dwelling. Inspections may be arranged through Lowe Mobley Lowe & LeDuke at 205.921.5296. Sealed bids may be mailed to P.O. Box 819, Hamilton Alabama 35570 and must be received by May 15, 2024. The winning bid will be awarded on May 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at 109 1st Ave. SW, Hamilton, AL 35570.

The Hackleburg Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Marion County Red Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup. On Tuesday, Hackleburg came up short...

A man who ran from deputies last Wednesday was caught Saturday afternoon. The Walker County Sheriff's Office says 32-year-old Aaron Clay Sartain of Oakman was taken into custody on Dixie Spring Road in Oakman. Sartain was wanted for probation violation and two counts of destruction of state property.