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RESPECT- Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department was one of several departments honoring fallen firefighter Carson Singleton from Murray to Hamilton Saturday. At each county, firemen met the processional and escorted them to the next county line.

That morning was beautiful morning in Chicago. I was based at and flying out of Chicago’s “close in and convenient” Midway Airport.

Hamilton High School senior Taylor Long, a member of the Hamilton Soaring Club, aced his checkride last weekend and is now a FAA certified sailplane pilot.

Cleo Dale Adams and Betty Joann Bartlett Adams will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary Sept. 27 in Plainview. The couple was married on a Friday evening by Rev. Joe Stone, the groom’s brother-in-law.

HOMETOWN HEROES - Members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Hamilton Police Department, Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department and Hamilton EMS were honored at the American Legion Post #222 9-11 20th Anniversary Ceremony on Saturday for putting their lives on the line each day in service of our community. Staff photo

BEST COSTUME - Lola Bean won the Best Costume award at the Dove Festival Pet Show. Shown here with Kayla Taywater.

HONORED GUESTS - US Representative Roger Williams and District 59 State Representative Shelby Slawson attended the Hamilton County Republican Party Forum at St. John Lutheran Church on Monday. Photo by Todd Barkley.

ALL IN THE FAMILY- Hamilton Mayor Rodney Craddick was grand marshal for the Hamilton County Dove Festival Parade Saturday in downtown Hamilton.