Burglary case solved just a few hours after initial report

Shown with many of the recovered items, from left, Winston County Sheriff's Deputy B.J. Simmons, Sheriff Horace Moore, Investigators Jacob Eward, Caleb Snoddy and Chief Deputy Brett Rodgers.

Shown with many of the recovered items, from left, Winston County Sheriff's Deputy B.J. Simmons, Sheriff Horace Moore, Investigators Jacob Eward, Caleb Snoddy and Chief Deputy Brett Rodgers.
ARLEY  - A major emphasis by new Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore is to react quickly to calls and situations, which has led to solving a major theft case just a few hours after the theft was reported.

Haleyville man charged with arson after apartment fire

Yellow crime tape remains around the apartment structure during an ongoing investigation into the fire.

Yellow crime tape remains around the apartment structure during an ongoing investigation into the fire.
HALEYVILLE  - An early morning blaze at an apartment building at 802 6th Avenue in Haleyville has resulted in arson charges against a Haleyville man after fire officials entered the lower level of the structure to find a chair fire had spread, endangering the second floor.

Addison Rescue Squad dissolved

This building, where the former Addison Rescue Squad operated from, is owned by the Town of Addison.

This building, where the former Addison Rescue Squad operated from, is owned by the Town of Addison.
ADDISON - After 46 years, one organization in Addison is no longer in operation. A letter circulated to Addison Town Hall on Jan. 2, states the Addison Rescue Squad has been dissolved effective Dec. 31, 2019. The announcement came during the Addison town meeting Monday, Jan. 6.

Lynn looks for police chief

Council members Chris Little and Tommy Chambless, along with Clerk Marcia Manasco and Mayor Earl Gilbert discuss hiring a police chief.

Council members Chris Little and Tommy Chambless, along with Clerk Marcia Manasco and Mayor Earl Gilbert discuss hiring a police chief.
LYNN - When the chief of police resigned, it left the Town of Lynn without full-time police protection. Besides the possibility of hiring another chief, one other option was to hire a sheriff’s deputy, though this plan did not make it to fruition.

Routine patrol leads to drug bust at Carl Elliott Heights

Winston County Sheriff's Investigator Jacob Eward weighs some of the drugs confiscated at the scene of Carl Elliott Heights apartments on Newburg Road in Haleyville.

Winston County Sheriff's Investigator Jacob Eward weighs some of the drugs confiscated at the scene of Carl Elliott Heights apartments on Newburg Road in Haleyville.
HALEYVILLE  - A routine patrol in the area of Carl Elliott Heights apartments on Newburg Road in Haleyville led to the discovery of methamphetamine and marijuana...

Woodmen Life donates 2 flags to HCS

From left, Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed, Woodmen Life Sales Rep Todd Dillard, John McCullar, assistant principal over the Center of Technology and High School Assistant Principal Candy Garner.

From left, Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed, Woodmen Life Sales Rep Todd Dillard, John McCullar, assistant principal over the Center of Technology and High School Assistant Principal Candy Garner

HALEYVILLE - Woodmen Life Insurance recently presented two American flags to Haleyville City Schools, one to be flown on the pole at the high school campus, the other to be flown on a pole at the Haleyville Center of Technology. Woodmen Life presents flags to non-profit groups or organizations. Shown making the presentation to High School Principal Davey Reed is Woodmen Life Sales Representative Todd Dillard. Also shown, at right, are John McCullar, assistant principal over the COT and High School Assistant Principal Candy Garner.

Personal trainer, nutrition coach keynote speaker at Civitan meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21

The Haleyville Civitan Club is sponsoring this community meeting.

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Civitan Club will hold its annual Membership Drive meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21, at noon in the meeting room of Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.  Nick Thomas, a personal trainer, motivational speaker and nutrition coach for Athens City Schools, will be the guest speaker.  This meeting is open to the public, and all interested persons are cordially invited to attend.

Legislators to conduct public meet and greet Thursday, Jan. 23

From left, State Representatives Tracy Estes, Proncey Robertson, Senators Greg Reed, Garlan Gudger and Representative Tim Wadsworth at the 2019 forum holding Alabama bicentennial plaques made by students at the Haleyville Center of Technology.

From left, State Representatives Tracy Estes, Proncey Robertson, Senators Greg Reed, Garlan Gudger and Representative Tim Wadsworth at the 2019 forum holding Alabama bicentennial plaques made by students at the Haleyville Center of Technology.
HALEYVILLE  - Winston County’s delegation in the state legislature will be visiting Haleyville Middle School for a meet and greet Thursday...

Local students graduate from Troy University

TROY - April Westmoreland, of Addison, and Autumn Cunningham, of Arley, both completed the requirements for graduation during the fall semester and Term 2 of Troy University's 2019/2020 academic year.  The fall semester includes graduates from the Troy campus. Term 2 graduates include students at Troy's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.

Rodgers named chief deputy

Winston County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Brett Rodgers

Winston County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Brett Rodgers
WINSTON COUNTY - Brett Rodgers, known most recently as school resource officer for Addison Schools as well as officer for the town of Addison, has been welcomed onboard by newly appointed sheriff Horace Moore as chief deputy of the sheriff’s office.

Estes wins AASB’s highest honor

State Representative Tracy Estes, R-Winfield, receives the Legislative Award from Alabama Association of School Boards Executive Director Sally Smith.

State Representative Tracy Estes, R-Winfield, receives the Legislative Award from Alabama Association of School Boards Executive Director Sally Smith.
BIRMINGHAM - State House Rep. Tracy Estes, R-Winfield, was recently presented with the Legislative Award, as chosen annually by officials with the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB).
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