Measles outbreak explained
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
MARION COUNTY - At approximately 5 a.m. today, April 30, a traffic crash claimed the life of an Empire man.
Funding available for low-income residents to receive home weatherization
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.
Lynn Lady Bears drop 12-2 loss to Marion County
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.
Lynn Bears Varsity Can't Catch Up To Marion County
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.
Lady Lions softball slams MCHS 9-2
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.
Flooded roads being barricaded
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.
Governor Ivey awards nearly $2.5 million for emergency housing assistance
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.
Safeplace gets grant for shelter location in Marion County
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.
2018 General Election results
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.