Snoddy reelected as Winston County sheriff, Tidwell wins commissioner district 2

WINSTON COUNTY- Incumbent for Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy was reelected to office in the May 19 primary election. Snoddy received 3,234 votes for 76.62 percent of the vote. Opponent, former Winston County sheriff, Horace Moore received 987 votes for 23.38 percent of the vote. In the race for Winston County Commission District 2, Heath Tidwell was the top vote getter with 1,003 votes for 52.96 percent, compared to opponent Taylor Stults receiving 891 votes for 47.04 percent. 

Eyesore properties could be cleaned up through grant

The former Scottish Thrift Motel in Haleyville is one of two properties already submitted by their owners to be potentially cleaned up through a Community Development Block Grant the city will be applying to receive. Pictured above is the office of the former motel, which has fallen into significant disrepair.

The former Scottish Thrift Motel in Haleyville is one of two properties already submitted by their owners to be potentially cleaned up through a Community Development Block Grant the city will be applying to receive. Pictured above is the office of the former motel, which has fallen into significant disrepair.

HALEYVILLE - The public is being urged to participate in a potential city-operated program, either by submitting their own properties in need of demolition or cleanup, or by writing letters of support, for a grant that would pay for a significant property clean-up as part of the city’s ongoing revitalization efforts.
The city conducted a public hearing prior to its Monday, April 20, council meeting to hear input from the public on this potential program, which resulted in questions and some concerns being expressed.

History unearthed at Lynn Schools

From left, Lynn High School Head Football Coach Steve Cagle, LHS Principal Annah Black and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott show where the old field house has been torn down.

From left, Lynn High School Head Football Coach Steve Cagle, LHS Principal Annah Black and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott show where the old field house has been torn down.
LYNN - History has literally been unearthed at Lynn Schools, when bricks from the high school that burned in 1969 were found while the old field house was being torn down to construct a new multi-purpose facility on campus.

$3 million water project coming

Standing at the water storage tank on Kelly Hill, one of the tanks to be refurbished as part of a major restoration project, from left, Haleyville Water Board Member Brian Berry; Water Superintendent Chad Tidwell; Lane Bates, Water and Sewer Board Manager and Haleyville Mayor and Water Board Chairman Dr. Ray Boshell.

Standing at the water storage tank on Kelly Hill, one of the tanks to be refurbished as part of a major restoration project, from left, Haleyville Water Board Member Brian Berry; Water Superintendent Chad Tidwell; Lane Bates, Water and Sewer Board Manager and Haleyville Mayor and Water Board Chairman Dr. Ray Boshell.
HALEYVILLE - A resolution moving forward with a $3 million water improvement project received the go-ahead from the Haleyville Water and Sewer Board at their Tuesday, April 28, meeting.

Principal, COT director hired for Haleyville Schools

Key administrative changes affected multiple schools in the Haleyville City School system Monday night, April 27, with the hiring of new Middle School Principal Emily Faulkner and new Haleyville Center of Technology director/high school assistant principal Kevin Barnwell. From left, High School Principal Dr. Davey Reed; retiring Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson; Faulkner; Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop; Barnwell; Elementary School Principal Tammy Hatton and Board of Education Pr

Key administrative changes affected multiple schools in the Haleyville City School system Monday night, April 27, with the hiring of new Middle School Principal Emily Faulkner and new Haleyville Center of Technology director/high school assistant principal Kevin Barnwell. From left, High School Principal Dr. Davey Reed; retiring Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson; Faulkner; Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop; Barnwell; Elementary School Principal Tammy Hatton and Board of Education Pr
HALEYVILLE - Two major changes in administrative positions topped a lengthy list of personnel items approved by the Haleyville Board of Education at their Monday, April 27, meeting.

Retired teachers recall 21st Street Elementary School Fire from 40 years ago

Smoke still rises from the rubble of the Haleyville Schools a day after the fire occurred. (Photo taken by now-NWA Senior Reporter Chad Fell in 1986. Fell was a senior at Haleyville High School in 1986.)

Smoke still rises from the rubble of the Haleyville Schools a day after the fire occurred. (Photo taken by now-NWA Senior Reporter Chad Fell in 1986. Fell was a senior at Haleyville High School in 1986.)
HALEYVILLE - Wednesday, April 30, 1986, is being remembered with sadness, as well as treasured memories, as now-retired educators are looking back 40 years to when the Haleyville School building on Highway 195 was destroyed by fire just a few weeks before the end of the school year.

Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist bringing his show to Haleyville Saturday

Dawson Horn, an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist, will be taking local residents on a musical journey through Elvis’ career, from the 1950s through the 1970s, when he and his band perform at the Heart of Haleyville Park Saturday evening. (courtesy photo)

Dawson Horn, an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist, will be taking local residents on a musical journey through Elvis’ career, from the 1950s through the 1970s, when he and his band perform at the Heart of Haleyville Park Saturday evening. (courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - The Heart of Haleyville Park Committee is inviting everyone to come out to the park Saturday, May 2, at 6 p.m. to see a young man who is making quite a name for himself with his tribute to the one and only Elvis Presley.

Addison Elementary bringing “Shrek the Musical KIDS” to Looney’s May 8-9

Winston County Arts Council President J.D. Snoddy and Addison Elementary School Principal Cindy Hastings, who is also directing a play to be performed by elementary students at the Dual Destiny Theater at the Looney's Complex May 8-9.

Winston County Arts Council President J.D. Snoddy and Addison Elementary School Principal Cindy Hastings, who is also directing a play to be performed by elementary students at the Dual Destiny Theater at the Looney's Complex May 8-9.
LAKESHORE - The saying Beauty is in the Eye of the Ogre will be brought to the stage on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, when Addison Elementary students will perform the play Shrek The Musical KIDS at the Dual Destiny theater at the Looney’s complex.

Bear Creek PD launching Explorer program

Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins talks to the town council about a new Explorer program that is starting at Phillips School. Council members, from left, Chris Warren, Tom Misner, Mayor Rob Taylor and council member Eric Loden. Not pictured is council member Barry McCarley.

Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins talks to the town council about a new Explorer program that is starting at Phillips School. Council members, from left, Chris Warren, Tom Misner, Mayor Rob Taylor and council member Eric Loden. Not pictured is council member Barry McCarley.
BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Police Department is launching a new program, partnering with the Black Warrior Council of Boy Scouts of America, to present a more positive image of law enforcement while involving youth interested in criminal justice or law enforcement careers.

Haleyville to receive $800,000 grant for airport improvements

The pilot's lounge at the Haleyville Municipal Airport is being renovated. Pictured beside the building is the courtesy car that is used by those who fly into the airport.

The pilot's lounge at the Haleyville Municipal Airport is being renovated. Pictured beside the building is the courtesy car that is used by those who fly into the airport.
HALEYVILLE - Renovation work at the pilot’s lounge area at the Haleyville Municipal Airport is currently being done as just the first step ahead of a major overhaul project coming later, thanks to the approval of an $800,000 grant through the Airport Terminal Program, a branch of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program.
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