Plans to beautify Haleyville growing

Shown at the Friday, March 6, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, announcing the formation of a new gardening club or beautification committee, from left, committee member Will Walker, Chamber President Mike Evans, Zack Brannon with the Winston County Cooperative Extension Office, which has offered a partnership in the efforts and committee members Carla Waldrep and Vicky Dean.

Shown at the Friday, March 6, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, announcing the formation of a new gardening club or beautification committee, from left, committee member Will Walker, Chamber President Mike Evans, Zack Brannon with the Winston County Cooperative Extension Office, which has offered a partnership in the efforts and committee members Carla Waldrep and Vicky Dean.
HALEYVILLE - The City of Haleyville and the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce have literally provided some seed money, to help form a gardening or beautification committee, which plans to spruce up areas of downtown, as well as the welcome signs with flowers and landscaping.

Wray new Addison school resource officer

From left, Addison High School Principal Scott Flynn, Addison Elementary Principal Cindy Hastings and new school resource officer Andrew Wray in the hallways of the high school.

From left, Addison High School Principal Scott Flynn, Addison Elementary Principal Cindy Hastings and new school resource officer Andrew Wray in the hallways of the high school.
ADDISON - A long-time veteran of law enforcement has come on board as school resource officer for Addison Schools, with a positive outlook and enthusiasm that has endeared him to students from all grade levels already.

Haleyville Public Library windows to be replaced

Carla Waldep, librarian at the Haleyville Public Library, shows some of the windows to be replaced, thanks to a recent vote of the Haleyville City Council.

Carla Waldep, librarian at the Haleyville Public Library, shows some of the windows to be replaced, thanks to a recent vote of the Haleyville City Council.
HALEYVILLE - Leaking and older windows that have resulted in leaks and have fallen into disrepair through the years at the downtown Haleyville Public Library, will now be replaced, after the Haleyville City Council approved $37,583 for the project at their regular meeting, Tuesday, March 3.

Meek Lady Tigers celebrate historic season

The Meek Lady Tigers varsity basketball team. From left, Zarah Harden, Addisyn Williams, Zoe Hearn, Addie Cate Henderson, Sadie Bowling, Luisa Horn, Maci Lollar, Rilee Williams, Kylar Shehan and Abby Smith.

The Meek Lady Tigers varsity basketball team. From left, Zarah Harden, Addisyn Williams, Zoe Hearn, Addie Cate Henderson, Sadie Bowling, Luisa Horn, Maci Lollar, Rilee Williams, Kylar Shehan and Abby Smith.

By Johnna Bailey
Special to the
Alabamian
ARLEY - What an incredible season this has been for Winston County’s Meek Lady Tigers Basketball Team. The Lady Tiger’s have accomplished so many milestones.  
The record includes; most wins in School history, County Runner-Up, Area Champions, Sub-Region Champions, Sweet Sixteen and an appearance in the state’s Elite Eight.   
The Elite Eight match-up against Marion County was held at Wallace State Community College.  

Local students named University of South Alabama presidential scholars

The following local students were named to the president’s scholars list for the fall 2025 semester at the University of South Alabama.  The president's scholars list is limited to undergraduate students who achieve a grade point average of 4.0 during the full academic semester.

Nathaniel Carroll of Haleyville;
Kyndal Knight, of Haleyville;
Aynelise Vickery, of Phil Campbell.

 

Double Springs’ American Legion seeking help

Members of American Legion Post 184 and auxiliary recently meet at the post, located off Highway 278 in Double Springs, to go over major changes and efforts of bringing more members into the organization. From left, District Judge Advocate Tim Howard, Post 184 Commander Matthew Stanfield and Post 184 Member Jerry Hicks.

Members of American Legion Post 184 and auxiliary recently meet at the post, located off Highway 278 in Double Springs, to go over major changes and efforts of bringing more members into the organization. From left, District Judge Advocate Tim Howard, Post 184 Commander Matthew Stanfield and Post 184 Member Jerry Hicks.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - American Legion Post 184 in Double Springs is undergoing major changes, not only in leadership but in ways to rebuild the legion through various programs and fundraisers to help meet current needs such as a lack of heating at the post building.

Arley man loses life after being burned

ARLEY - An Arley man has died after suffering burns from a house fire Saturday night, Feb. 21, that not only destroyed the house where he was residing, but also spread to endanger a neighbor’s residence, first responders confirmed.
David “Dave” Shortt, 64, of 177 CR 3936, was pronounced dead at UAB Hospital, according to Winston County Coroner Tracey Holley.

Support for hospital hot topic at council meeting

Haleyville City Council Member Colton Corum, left, reads a statement regarding a comment he had recently posted on social media regarding the city’s stance on financially assisting Lakeland Hospital. Pictured right is Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell.

Haleyville City Council Member Colton Corum, left, reads a statement regarding a comment he had recently posted on social media regarding the city’s stance on financially assisting Lakeland Hospital. Pictured right is Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell.
HALEYVILLE - Following a mixed vote from the Haleyville City Council Tuesday, Feb. 17, on giving Lakeland Community Hospital $109,000 in money not to be repaid, several residents from an overflowing crowd addressed the council, claiming lack of city support for the hospital.

Wings of Hope gala benefiting Addie’s Place March 14

Tracey Holley, left, executive assistant and lead forensic interviewer at Addie's Place Child Advocacy Center in Double Springs, and Center Director Diane Watson urge the public to attend the upcoming Wings of Hope Gala and support the mission of Addie's Place.

Tracey Holley, left, executive assistant and lead forensic interviewer at Addie's Place Child Advocacy Center in Double Springs, and Center Director Diane Watson urge the public to attend the upcoming Wings of Hope Gala and support the mission of Addie's Place.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - What has been described as a fun-filled fundraising event for Addie’s Place Child Advocacy Center will take place Saturday, March 14, at the second annual Wings of Hope gala.
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