With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates issued a statewide Fire Alert Monday, April 13.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A beloved summertime tradition is returning as the Winston County Extension Office prepares to host the 5th Annual Tomato Sandwich Day on Friday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mike Gilbreath Memorial Park.
WINSTON COUNTY - Troy University is proud to announce students who have been named to the chancellor's list for the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2025-2026 academic year.
WINSTON COUNTY - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc. is one of several agencies across the state to receive a grant to help residents reduce their energy bills.
Getting ready for the city of Haleyville's Old- Fashioned Day this Saturday, June 20, at the Heart of Haleyville Park, from left, Park Committee members and organizers, Boo Brooks, Carla Waldrep, Christy Harbin, Whitley Fowler, Vicky Dean, Shae Walton and Brian Berry.
HALEYVILLE - The origin of how the City of Haleyville received its name, as well as its incorporation in 1889, will be celebrated in the city’s first-ever Old-Fashioned Day Saturday, June 20, at the Heart of Haleyville Park on Main Street downtown.
ARLEY - The public service provided by the Arley Public Library is being drastically impacted by a septic system issue that is affecting not only the library, but Arley Town Hall next door, since both are on the same septic system, town officials said.
Lynn Town Clerk Marcia Manasco shows a large pothole on 3rd Street that will be resurfaced, thanks to the Rebuild Alabama grant the town has received.
LYNN - Long-standing potholes and deteriorating roads in the town of Lynn are finally being resurfaced, thanks to a $350,000 Rebuild Alabama grant announced recently.
From left, Sharon Baughn, new principal at Lynn Elementary School; Lori Bowling, new principal replacing Baughn at Double Springs Elementary School; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott and Winston County Board of Education President Joey Boteler.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Changes in administration are underway at elementary schools in Double Springs and Lynn, in preparation for a new year for Winston County Schools, starting for students August 7.
HALEYVILLE - The Delmar Volunteer Fire Department will once again be operating a fireworks stand in Haleyville this year, with proceeds going to benefit the department.
WINSTON COUNTY - There will be key state offices, including one with a split district for Haleyville, on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 16 run-off election, as well as voters deciding whether or not a Winston County lodging tax will be implemented.
Shown preparing for the Arley Farmers Market Day on June 13, from left, Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor, Regina Graves of Circle 4 Bar G Family Farm of Cold Springs, and Arley Park and Recreation employee Mike Ragsdale.
ARLEY - The Town of Arley will be celebrating a bountiful harvest, literally, on Saturday, June 13, celebrating the official grand opening of its first Farmers Market.
HALEYVILLE - Qualifying for place 1 of the Haleyville School Board election ended this week, with voters being advised of some important deadlines and details in preparation for the Tuesday, Aug. 4 election.
The stage is being set for the first-ever Sanctified Performing Arts Camp at the Looney’s Tavern Complex June 15-19. From left, Campbell Burdick, Melanie Burdick, Benny Burdick, MaKenna Burdick - the creator of the camp and Winston County Arts Council Vice President Theresa Snoddy and President J.D. Snoddy.
LAKESHORE - The Looney’s Tavern Complex will truly being living up to its mission of education as it hosts a unique art camp for the county’s children this month.
Shown at the signing of papers marking the official approval of the Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve, from left, Commission Attorney Jeff Mobley, Justin Humphries, Lauren Humphries and Hal Isbell, owners of HJL Development LLC, the official company owning the development.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A significant step toward both tourism and economic development was taken by the Winston County Commission at their Tuesday, May 26, meeting when they approved, through two separate resolutions, a $7 million project known as The Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve.
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its newest group of stellar former high school athletes who will comprise its Class of 2026.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - More personnel decisions, in the form of non-renewals, a termination, as well as a transfer and hirings have been made by the Winston Board of Education in preparation for a new school year starting in August.
HALEYVILLE - In 1968, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a conference to organize its first stake in Alabama, the former Alabama Stake. Recently, thousands of church members in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee gathered in person and by video for another historic conference.
Arley Public Librarian Jennifer Stewart, left, and her husband, Jason, who is director of IT operations for BankFirst, pose with the passenger they brought back to Arley from Laurel, Miss. (courtesy photo)
ARLEY - The Arley Public Library has a new visitor...who is very, very large.