Eckenrod Ford
Barricaded with shotgun and fires burning
The remains of a burned-out doublewide off County Road 28 were still smoldering Monday morning after an allegedly deliberate fire was set at the residence Sunday night.
DELMAR - Multiple structure fires on the same property off County Road 28, including a residence, with reports of shots being fired by the property owner, led multiple law enforcement agencies as well as at least three fire departments to the scene late Sunday night, Nov. 11.
Mt. Carmel centennial set for Nov. 18
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church near Double Springs is celebrating its centennial with a special service this Sunday.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 278 west of Double Springs, is celebrating its 100th year on Sunday, Nov. 18. All are welcome to attend services and celebrate the centennial.
Addison Elementary first Lighthouse School
ADDISON - Addison Elementary School is truly a school of distinction, being the first school system among Winston County Schools to have been named a the Lighthouse or top level under the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 22
HALEYVILLE - Volunteers will be giving a free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the American Legion building behind the Lion’s Den.
Salvation Army seeking bell ringers for Haleyville
HALEYVILLE - The Christmas season is just about to begin, which means it is once again time to help neighbors in need.
Bankhead Liaison Panel meeting Dec. 11
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The next meeting of the Bankhead Liaison Panel will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Bernice Hilton Walker Building of Traders and Farmers Bank on Main Street in Double Springs.
Fire at Lynn Elementary School
Firefighters and others remove items from a classroom at Lynn Elementary School after fire erupts.
LYNN - One kindergarten classroom at Lynn Elementary School has been damaged in a fire this morning, Saturday, Nov. 10. Lynn, Delmar and Double Springs fire departments are on scene. According to the Lynn Fire Department, the fire is under control and has been contained.
The Alabamian has a reporter on scene and we will have pictures soon and the full story in our Wednesday, Nov. 14, edition of the Alabamian.
ALEA to add one digit to new driver license numbers
This sample driver license shows the new eight digit format that will be used for all new driver licenses issued, effective Dec. 1.
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) soon will add a digit to driver license numbers to accommodate the state’s growing population.
Christmas by the Lake begins Dec. 11
Christmas by the Lake opens Dec. 11
HALEYVILLE - One of the Christmas season's best traditions will return soon.
Christmas by the Lake will open to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
2018 General Election results
WINSTON/MARION - The unofficial results of the 2018 general election in Alabama are in. To learn the results of not only how Winston, Marion and Franklin counties voted, but also the entire state, click here.
Reed re-elected Alabama State Senate Majority Leader
Greg Reed
MONTGOMERY – The 27 Republican members of the Alabama Senate on Wednesday re-elected Greg Reed, of Jasper, to serve as the Senate Majority Leader. The unanimous election took place at a caucus meeting in Montgomery. Reed was first elected to the State Senate in 2010 and was chosen as Majority Leader in 2014 by his Republican colleagues.
Sunseri named CEO of PMI BioPharma Solutions
Dr. David Sunseri
NASHVILLE - PMI BioPharma Solutions, a specialty CDMO providing Contract Research, Drug Discovery, Development and Manufacturing Services announced that David Sunseri, Ph.D, has been appointed...
Jeff Sessions resigns as U.S. Attorney General
Jeff Sessions
WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has resigned, according to the Associated Press.
VFW Buddy Poppy Day Saturday
HALEYVILLE - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4543 and Auxiliary will hold Buddy Poppy Day Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. until noon at Walmart in honor of all veterans. Everyone is encouraged to come out and take part.
Veterans Day parade Saturday
HALEYVILLE - This year’s Veterans Day Parade in Haleyville will take place on Saturday, Nov. 10, with line-up beginning at 9:30 a.m. on 20th Street beside CVS and the war memorial.
Cowboy Up for a Cure begins Friday
DOUBLE SPRINGS - All cancer survivors or those families affected by cancer have a special invitation to attend to the annual Cowboy Up for a Cure this Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10, at KC Ranch...
Fate of Bridgeview Drive’s status lies with Circuit Court
Addison resident Larry Robinson shows where the gate was once located, that had to be removed across the old roadbed he claims has not been a county road in at least 50 years.
ADDISON - The issue of whether a road currently known as Bridgeview Drive in the Addison area is a county road or not now rests in the Winston County Circuit Court for a judge to decide possibly in 2019.
Ashridge VFD hosting turkey shoots
ASHRIDGE - The Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting benefit turkey and ham shoots Saturday, Nov. 17, and Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, at their fire station, located on Highway 195.
Garbage route changes, closings for Veterans Day
Although Sunday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, the holiday will be observed by many on Monday, Nov. 12, resulting in numerous closures and changes.
Addison water line/bridge project nears completion
The new eight-inch water line at the steel bridge.
ADDISON - A good water supply is a dire need for any community, as evidenced by a major project to restore the Town of Addison’s main water line, which is coming to fruition thanks to a partnership of state and local agencies.
End of World War I 100 years ago Sunday
WINSTON COUNTY - Sunday, Nov. 11, will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, known first as Armistice Day then as Veterans Day.
Winston County Sanitation Department's Thanksgiving Holiday Pick-Up Schedule
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Sanitation Department will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 22. Therefore, there will be no trash collection on that date...
Batchelor new Bear Creek Mayor; Franks new Bear Creek Police Chief
BEAR CREEK - The Town of Bear Creek now has a new mayor and new police chief.
The Bear Creek Council appointed Tammie Rowe Batchelor as the town's new mayor during their Monday night meeting. After her appointment, Batchelor appointed Joey Franks as the town's new police chief.
Haleyville City Schools now has school resource officer
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools now has a school resource officer.
Threat of severe weather has shelters open
WINSTON COUNTY - The possibility of severe weather for this evening and tonight has local storm shelters open throughout Winston County.
Natural Bridge Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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NATURAL BRIDGE - Everyone in the Natural Bridge area is invited to the community Thanksgiving dinner...
Haleyville Mayor briefs city officials on severe weather possibility
HALEYVILLE - Mayor Ken Sunseri held a weather briefing for the city's department heads and officials from other key entities across the city this morning, all in advance of a potential for severe weather Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
Moore state finalist for Wendy's High School Heisman
Ethan Moore
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Ethan Moore, a senior at Winston County High School, has been named a state finalist for the Wendy's® High School Heisman award, an annual scholarship competition.
Northwest-Shoals to hold Veterans Day tributes on both campuses
Veterans salute the flag during 2016 NW-SCC Veterans Day Tribute.
PHIL CAMPBELL - Northwest-Shoals Community College will hold Veterans Day Tributes on the Phil Campbell and Shoals Campuses next week to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
Tombigbee gets $1.5 million grant for Haleyville Fiber Infrastructure Project
HALEYVILLE - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $1,500,000 grant to the Tombigbee Electric Cooperative for the Haleyville Fiber Infrastructure Project.
Addison Claims State 2A Volleyball Championship
BIRMINGHAM - The Addison Lady Dawgs have won their sixth straight state volleyball championship at the CrossPlex in Birmingham, defeating their county rival, the Winston County Lady Jackets, 3-2.
Fire department responds to call at Lakeland hospital
Firefighters load up their equipment to leave the scene after the situation was brought under control.
HALEYVILLE - Smoke in the equipment room on the third floor of Lakeland Community Hospital brought response Thursday afternoon, Nov. 1, from the Haleyville Fire Department, to find smoke but no flames, according to Acting Chief Terrell Baccus.
Two-vehicle wreck on Highway 278 east of Addison
ADDISON - First responders are on the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 278 east of Addison near the Rock Creek bridge. One vehicle has supposedly rolled over. Please avoid this area and choose an alternate route if at all possible.
Bear Creek Civitans holding holiday food drive
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BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Civitan Club will be holding a holiday food drive on Saturday, Nov. 17...
High speed internet coming to Arley and Addison
Pictured at the announcement, from left, Angela Wilkins and Dallas Baldwin, representing the Winston County Commission; Arley Mayor Chris Tyree; Dave Hargrove, governmental relations for AT&T; State Representative Tim Wadsworth and Paul Housel and James Manasco with Congressman Robert Aderholt’s office.
ARLEY - The east side of Winston County will reap the benefit from AT&T Fixed Wireless Internet service, designed to bring high speed internet to rural, under-served locations such as Arley, Addison, Crane Hill and Logan.
Area schools will have Veterans Day programs
WINSTON/MARION - Schools across the area will be performing Veterans Day programs in honor of all the veterans.