Potentially challenging financial future ahead for Haleyville City Schools

Haleyville City Schools Chief Financial Officer Candy Marbutt, right, gives the reality of financial uncertainties ahead for the school system. Shown from left, HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, Board members Donna Jones Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery and Chad Tidwell. Not present is board member Boo Haughton.

Haleyville City Schools Chief Financial Officer Candy Marbutt, right, gives the reality of financial uncertainties ahead for the school system. Shown from left, HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, Board members Donna Jones Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery and Chad Tidwell. Not present is board member Boo Haughton.
HALEYVILLE - A possibly grim financial picture is being painted for Haleyville City Schools in the next few years, due to an expected significant drop in state and federal funding, meaning the system will have to dip more into local monies in order to fund personnel and services.

Hamner Park enhanced thanks to partnership

Shown at the ribbon cutting ceremony, from left, Arley Women's Club members Terre Sutherland and Leigh Hall; Hamner Park Director Mike Ragsdale; Arley Women's Club members Jane Shirah and Traci Richey; Madison DuBoise of the Walker Area Community Foundation; Women's Club Immediate Past President Laurie McGriff; Club President Cynthia Cunningham; Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor; Brandon Woods, owner of Perfect Playgrounds; Morgan Curry, of the WACF; Women's Club Vice President Frances Hanna and Club Secretary A

Shown at the ribbon cutting ceremony, from left, AWC members Terre Sutherland and Leigh Hall; Hamner Park Director Mike Ragsdale; AWC members Jane Shirah and Traci Richey; Madison DuBoise of the WACF; Women's Club Immediate Past President Laurie McGriff; Club President Cynthia Cunningham; Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor; Brandon Woods, owner of Perfect Playgrounds; Morgan Curry, of the WACF and AWC's Frances Hanna and Angela Guiser.
ARLEY - A partnership between the Arley Women’s Club, the Town of Arley and the Walker Area Community Foundation has expanded recreational opportunities by additions to both the playground and the walking trail area of Hamner Park, creating a bigger boost in tourism and economic development.

Arctic Shark returns to the local sky

Pete Carroll, UAS operations lead with ARM Aerial Facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington State, left, and Jonathan Stratman, UAS specialist, were special guests at a recent meeting to advise about a drone operation from the Haleyville airport to the Bankhead National Forest to collect weather data.

Pete Carroll, UAS operations lead with ARM Aerial Facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington State, left, and Jonathan Stratman, UAS specialist, were special guests at a recent meeting to advise about a drone operation from the Haleyville airport to the Bankhead National Forest to collect weather data.
HALEYVILLE - Residents in the Haleyville area and Bankhead National Forest may report an unidentified flying object hovering in the skies over the next few weeks, but local aviation and city officials assure that it is all part of an ongoing weather data collection project known as Atmospheric Radiation Measurement.

Lakeland begins volunteer program

Wanda Owen, seated, the first volunteer in the new Adult Volunteer Program at Lakeland Community Hospital, is pictured with family members and officials with Lakeland Community Hospital. Standing from left, Owen's daughter Divana Elkins; Brittany Kelly, director of education and employee health at Lakeland; Lakeland Administrative Director Tabitha Edwards; Lakeland Chief Nursing Officer Amber Burnett and Owen's granddaughter Emma Elkins.

Wanda Owen, seated, the first volunteer in the new Adult Volunteer Program at Lakeland Community Hospital, is pictured with family members and officials with Lakeland Community Hospital. Standing from left, Owen's daughter Divana Elkins; Brittany Kelly, director of education and employee health at Lakeland; Lakeland Administrative Director Tabitha Edwards; Lakeland Chief Nursing Officer Amber Burnett and Owen's granddaughter Emma Elkins.
HALEYVILLE - A lady who just retired after 69 years in the healthcare profession has been selected as the first volunteer to work in the new Adult Volunteer Program at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.

School transportation completely funded by state

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.
WINSTON COUNTY - For the first time in possibly state history, the Alabama Legislature has fully funded school transportation for public schools across the state, meaning $745,235 in additional funds to cover any shortfalls for Winston County Schools.

Community Learning Center in Arley fully operational

State Representative Tim Wadsworth presents a donation to the scholarship endowment fund for the Winston County Community Learning Center through Wallace State Community College, located in Arley. Shown accepting the donation is Suzanne Harbin, vice-president for advancement and innovation at Wallace State.

State Representative Tim Wadsworth presents a donation to the scholarship endowment fund for the Winston County Community Learning Center through Wallace State Community College, located in Arley. Shown accepting the donation is Suzanne Harbin, vice-president for advancement and innovation at Wallace State.
ARLEY - This fall marks the first full season for the $1 million Winston County Community Learning Center through Wallace State Community College, offering a wide range of courses, designed to keep new opportunities close to home at the only college in Winston County.

Mixed vote on paving proposal

The Haleyville City Council has a mixed vote on a new self-paving program for the city. From left, Todd Barton, Cade Lewis, Colton Corum, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell and council members Boo Brooks and Brian Berry.

The Haleyville City Council has a mixed vote on a new self-paving program for the city. From left, Todd Barton, Cade Lewis, Colton Corum, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell and council members Boo Brooks and Brian Berry.
HALEYVILLE - A self-sustaining road resurfacing program for the City of Haleyville, where the street department employees will be trained to resurface streets, is being done as a means to save money, but not all council members are on board with the idea.
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