E-9-1-1 Board bridges gap with firefighters

George Gibson, chairman of the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board, standing, addresses concerns at the meeting. Seated around the table from left are Jeff Mobley, attorney representing the E-9-1-1 Board, Interim Director Wayne Collins, dispatcher James Whitman, board member Bryan Kirkpatrick and board member and treasurer Horace Moore. Closest to the camera is Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.

George Gibson, chairman of the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board, standing, addresses concerns at the meeting. Seated around the table from left are Jeff Mobley, attorney representing the E-9-1-1 Board, Interim Director Wayne Collins, dispatcher James Whitman, board member Bryan Kirkpatrick and board member and treasurer Horace Moore. Closest to the camera is Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.
LAKESHORE - Claims of delays in emergency notifications from the Winston County E-9-1-1 office to county firefighters were addressed during the October 21, county firefighters association meeting, also attended by E-9-1-1 board members and dispatchers.

Bishop’s superintendent contract approved

The contract for Dr. Bill Bishop was approved as new superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as well as naming now-former interim superintendent Candy Garner as HCS consultant.

The contract for Dr. Bill Bishop was approved as new superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as well as naming now-former interim superintendent Candy Garner as HCS consultant.
HALEYVILLE - The contract for new Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop has been approved by the Haleyville Board of Education, meaning he will take over the role in November, with interim superintendent Candy Garner moving into a consulting role.

November SNAP benefits suspended

WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Department of Human Resources received specific guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) the evening of Friday, October 24, regarding the suspension of SNAP benefits and procedures for the month of November due to the federal government shutdown.

Bishop named HCS superintendent

Newly appointed Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop with his family. From left, daughter Allie Bishop, son-in-law Jackson Kennedy, daughter Aleah Kennedy, wife Leah Bishop, Dr. Bishop, his mother Barbara Bishop and father William Bishop Sr.

Newly appointed Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop with his family. From left, daughter Allie Bishop, son-in-law Jackson Kennedy, daughter Aleah Kennedy, wife Leah Bishop, Dr. Bishop, his mother Barbara Bishop and father William Bishop Sr.
HALEYVILLE - A new era in leadership began for Haleyville City Schools Monday, Sept. 29, when the board of education unanimously named Dr. Bill Bishop as superintendent during a special-called meeting.

Rocky Ravine gets long-awaited grant

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri shows where the project of widening the trails for Rocky Ravine Park will begin at City Lake.

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri shows where the project of widening the trails for Rocky Ravine Park will begin at City Lake.

HALEYVILLE - A major trail restoration project from Haleyville City Lake to Rocky Ravine Park is finally moving forward, after at least four years of planning, thanks to a federal $176,576 Recreation Trails Program grant.
The grant, funded through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, will require a $44,000 match from the city, officials said.

Car show to help raise funds to rebuild Mt. Vernon Church

LYNN - There will be a benefit car show to help Mt. Vernon Church (King’s School House) Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Lynn Community Center, located at 22584 Highway 5 in Lynn.
The entry fee will be a $10 donation per vehicle.  The first 50 entrants will receive a dash plaque and the winner will receive a trophy.
All entries will also be entered into a drawing for multiple door prizes.

Lost community of Cranal to come alive October 11 at Looney’s

Pictured is an artist’s rendering of what Union Chapel Church in the Cranal community of Winston County might have looked like. Persons represented in the photo are also part of the artist’s rendering and were not residents of Cranal to any living person’s knowledge. (courtesy photo)

Pictured is an artist’s rendering of what Union Chapel Church in the Cranal community of Winston County might have looked like. Persons represented in the photo are also part of the artist’s rendering and were not residents of Cranal to any living person’s knowledge. (courtesy photo)
LAKESHORE - One of Winston County’s lost communities will soon come back to life, so to speak, for one evening.
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