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Arley Day Festival Saturday
ARLEY - Winston County’s first summer kick-off event returns Saturday, with even more ways to have fun this year.
New faces taking top posts at Double Springs and Meek Elementary schools
Alan Henderson, current assistant principal at Meek High School, will be moving to principal at Meek Elementary School. Heather Tucker will be moving to Double Springs Elementary School as principal from MES.
WINSTON COUNTY - When students return to school at Double Springs and Meek Elementary on Wednesday, Aug. 7, they will see new faces welcoming them.
Summer reading program registration underway soon
Beth Kendrick, Double Springs librarian, shows the poster for this year’s summer reading program theme, “Alabama Has a Universe of Stories.” It was designed by Logan Tanner.
WINSTON COUNTY - Summer is on its way, which means it is time for students to get out of school, pool parties, fun in the sun and summer reading programs at the three Carl Elliott Regional libraries in Winston County: Haleyville, Double Springs and Arley.
The theme this year is “Alabama Has a Universe of Stories,” and coincides with the Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration.
Wakefield new WCHS assistant principal
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Board of Education met Thursday, May 2, and approved the following personnel changes:
LHS Class of 1960 saves Natural Bridge Town Hall
Members of the Lynn High School Class of 1960 are outside the town hall and community center at Natural Bridge which was just on fire. Back row from left are Linda Garrett, Bobbie Ann Rhodes, Betty Jean Downey, Mavis Emberg and Lon Hicks. Front row, Ola Fay Gustafson, Linda Prestridge, Joe Norris and Peggy Lynn.
NATURAL BRIDGE - It is the time of year for class reunions, and the Lynn High School Class of 1960 met for their 59th on Friday, May 10, at the Natural Bridge Town Hall and Community Center. The quiet gathering soon turned into a cry of fire when a passing motorist noticed smoke coming from the eaves of the building and alerted those inside.
Haleyville City Council expresses objection to SB264
HALEYVILLE - A bill working its way through the Alabama Senate is being looked unfavorably upon by the Haleyville City Council, which expresses its dissatisfaction in a formal objection during their May 6, meeting.
HCS Steam Camp spots available
HALEYVILLE - The 2019 Haleyville City Schools Steam Camp will be Monday, June 17, through Thursday, June 20.
HHS wins AASB statewide video contest
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville High School has won the Alabama Association of School Boards 2019 statewide video contest. The Alabama Association of School Boards today announced the winners of its 2019 statewide student video contest, “Road to Success.”
Northwest-Shoals to hold Saturday registration this weekend
PHIL CAMPBELL - With the summer semester right around the corner, Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host a registration event Saturday, May 18, 2019, on the Phil Campbell and Shoals Campuses.
HHS Class of 1959 reunion
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HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville High School Class of 1959 will hold its 60th class reunion Saturday, June 1...
Bankhead Liaison Panel meeting Tuesday
MOULTON - The next meeting of the Bankhead Liaison Panel will be held Tuesday, May 14...
Substantial roof damage at Greenleaf Apartments
A portion of a roof blown off of a building at Greenleaf Apartments.
HALEYVILLE - Apparent straight-line winds associated with a severe thunderstorm that came through Winston County Thursday morning has caused susbstantial roof damage at Greenleaf Apartments. Winston County was under a severe thunderstorm warning at the time the damage occurred.
Alabama bait bill becomes law
WINSTON COUNTY - Hunters in Alabama can now hunt white-tailed deer (when in season) and feral pigs with the aid of bait on privately owned or leased lands if they have purchased and are in possession of an annual bait privilege license issued by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Wallace State holding Commencement Exercises May 10
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics will host Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Tom Drake Coliseum, starting at 6 p.m.
Commissioners explain their votes on changes to two-mill tax allotment
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The vote was mixed among Winston County Commissioners to amend a resolution they passed last year redirecting both property tax mills being collected from county taxpayers, to the Health Care Authority of Haleyville and Winston County Alabama.
Measles outbreak explained
WINSTON/MARION COUNTIES - The national rise in cases of measles - a disease which was considered virtually eradicated in the United States in 2000 - is causing worry throughout the nation.
East side of county wary over Lakeland’s plan to open clinics
Above left, State Representative Tim Wadsworth, who is also providing a building for Capstone Clinic to open in Arley, speaks out. Above right, attorney Jeff Mobley, representing the health care authority, says collaboration is the key rather than competition. Also shown is health care authority chairperson Judy Bittinger.
WINSTON COUNTY - Before the Winston County Commission took a vote April 29, to apply two mills of property tax directly to the Health Care Authority of Haleyville and Winston County, a tremendous amount of discussion erupted, with several opposing the idea.
Toddler mauled by pit bull near Bear Creek
BEAR CREEK - An 18-month-old girl was mauled by a pet dog, resulting in the child being airlifted to Children’s Hospital for surgery and the pit bull quarantined then put to sleep at a local veterinary clinic.
Double Springs and Lynn Elementary receive grants
WINSTON COUNTY - Double Springs Elementary and Lynn Elementary Schools are among 33 schools across the state to receive grants through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama's Be Healthy School Grant Program.
Former Haleyville pharmacist indicted in Global Pharmacy case
BIRMINGHAM - Ten defendants - including a local pharmacist - were charged in a 103-count indictment, regarding a Haleyville-based pharmacy, Northside Pharmacy doing business as Global Compounding Pharmacy.
Sign-up dates for cooling bill assistance announced
WINSTON COUNTY - Marion-Winston Community Action Agency will soon begin making appointments for financial assistance for utility bills for qualified residents.
Northwest-Shoals to hold annual Commencement Thursday, May 9th
FLORENCE - Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will hold the 2018-2019 commencement ceremonies Thursday, May 9, 2019, for the Phil Campbell and Shoals campuses at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum.
Wolfpen Cemetery decoration and cleaning May 11
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The annual decoration at Wolfpen Cemetery, located on County Road 60 in the Bankhead National Forest near Rabbittown, will be Saturday, May 11, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The cemetery will be cleaned and all the graves will be decorated. Anyone who has a loved one buried at Wolfpen or is interested in helping to clean the cemetery is welcome to attend.
Teachers to get 4 percent raise in approved Education Trust Fund budget
MONTGOMERY - By a 28-2 vote Thursday, May 2, the Alabama Senate approved a $7.1 billion Education Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2020...
Woman killed in 2 vehicle crash near Addison
A firefighter captured this shot of the scene of the fatality accident.
ADDISON - A two vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 1, claimed the life of a Dora woman, while injuring two others on County Road 41 about three miles north of Addison.
Northwest-Shoals to pay over $1 million to Department of Education in liability
MUSCLE SHOALS - A three-year financial aid audit prompted by self-reported errors in previous financial aid awards at Northwest-Shoals Community College has successfully concluded with an agreement reached between the college and the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).
Remember the fallen, thank the living
Winston County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Bryan Kirkpatrick and Sheriff’s Office Clerk/Event Organizer Misty Fannin at the monument which will be the focal point of the ceremony.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - “Remember the Fallen, Thank the Living” is the theme for this year’s National Police Week, which will be May 12-18. Winston County is planning a special ceremony honoring its fallen officers, with two new names to be added to the list of those who died in the line of duty.
ALDOT grant awarded
County Road 24 serves as a primary route for industrial traffic.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A $393,800 Industrial Access grant from the Alabama Department of Transportation will go a long way to help several industries in Double Springs, with major improvements and a much needed stop sign at a dangerous intersection on County Road 24 planned.
Animal cruelty case appealed to circuit court
WINSTON COUNTY - A Haleyville man who faces charges on five counts of aggravated cruelty to animals was found guilty in Haleyville Municipal Court on April 18, of a separate charge of cruelty to animals and now faces a jury trial in Winston County Circuit Court on the county’s charges.
Empire man killed in Marion County while repairing a disabled vehicle
MARION COUNTY - At approximately 5 a.m. today, April 30, a traffic crash claimed the life of an Empire man.
Pre-K registration at Double Springs Elementary May 10
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Double Springs Elementary School's Pre-K program will hold registration for the 2019-2020 school year on Friday, May 10, from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. in room 104 at DSES.