Donations needed for after-school & summer program meals

LYNN - Grace Kitchens, which provides meals for the children in the "Bear Necessities" 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school program at Lynn Schools, is in need of donations to continue serving those meals for the rest of the school year and also during the summer program in June, when it tries to provide three meals a day.

52nd Annual Arley Day will be May 17

Members of the Arley Women’s Club’s Arley Day Committees invite everyone to come out to Arley Day May 17. From left, Johnna Bailey, Traci Richey, Beth Sargent, Jean Kessenger, AWC President Laurie McGriff, Krista Givens, Jane Shirah, Sandy Schwarz, Cynthia Cunningham, Lisa Weeks, Mary Wydner and Anne Freeze.

Members of the Arley Women’s Club invite everyone to come out to Arley Day May 17. From left, Johnna Bailey, Traci Richey, Beth Sargent, Jean Kessenger, AWC President Laurie McGriff, Krista Givens, Jane Shirah, Sandy Schwarz, Cynthia Cunningham, Lisa Weeks, Mary Wydner and Anne Freeze.
ARLEY - The countdown is on for one of the biggest and best festivals in Winston County. The 52nd annual Arley Day will take place Saturday, May 17, at Hamner Park, located on Helicon Road.

VFW requests public's help to clean up around Haleyville Sports Complex on May 16

From left, Dwight Thomas, vice commander of VFW Post 4543, Bryan Lawler, post commander and director of the Haleyville Sports Complex, and Police Chief Rodney Lewis at one of the areas of trash being thrown out on 9th Avenue in the area of the sports complex.

From left, Dwight Thomas, vice commander of VFW Post 4543, Bryan Lawler, post commander and director of the Haleyville Sports Complex, and Police Chief Rodney Lewis at one of the areas of trash being thrown out on 9th Avenue in the area of the sports complex.
HALEYVILLE - A section of 9th Avenue in Haleyville leading to the city’s sports complex has become such an eyesore due to littering that a major clean-up effort is being planned.

Haleyville Alumni luncheon tickets on sale

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Alumni Association has announced that tickets for the annual luncheon which is set for Saturday, June 7, at the Haleyville Elementary cafetorium,  are now on sale.  Tickets of $15 may be be purchased at Traditions Florist, BankFirst, Pinnacle Bank and First National Bank.  Very few tickets will be available at the door the day of the luncheon, organizers said. Also, applications are being accepted now for the Alumnus of the Year award, which is presented at the luncheon.

Proposed tax split changed

The Winston County Commission remains divided over how the road and bridge improvement portion of a proposed lodging tax would be divided between districts. From left, District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche,Commission Chairman David Cummings and District 2 Commissioner Roger Hayes.

The Winston County Commission remains divided over how the road and bridge improvement portion of a proposed lodging tax would be divided between districts. From left, District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche,Commission Chairman David Cummings and District 2 Commissioner Roger Hayes.
WINSTON COUNTY - The percentages of a portion of a proposed lodging tax for Winston County appear differently in draft legislation currently running as a legal notice in the Alabamian than how they were approved by the Winston County Commission in February.

Haleyville sick of vandals striking healing zone

Bryan Lawler, superintendent of the Haleyville Sports Complex, left, and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri view a portion of the damage at the playhouse in the healing zone. The playhouse contains a sensory area for children.

Bryan Lawler, superintendent of the Haleyville Sports Complex, left, and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri view a portion of the damage at the playhouse in the healing zone. The playhouse contains a sensory area for children.
HALEYVILLE - The healing zone park space at the Haleyville Sports Complex is now in need of its own healing after being apparently targeted by vandals.

Cocaine distribution operation taken down

An assortment of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as numerous firearms were confiscated from a 30th Street residence in Haleyville March 28.

An assortment of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as numerous firearms were confiscated from a 30th Street residence in Haleyville March 28.
HALEYVILLE - The charge of using a firearm to further interest of a criminal enterprise was among the many criminal counts facing two Haleyville residents in relation to an alleged cocaine distribution operation.

Bear Creek to expand fire station

From left, Bear Creek Fire Chief Adam Loden, firefighter and council member Eric Mills, Mayor Rob Taylor and firefighter Jacob Stidham discuss the situation of removing the older wooden building in the background and expanding the present fire station onto that area.

From left, Bear Creek Fire Chief Adam Loden, firefighter and council member Eric Mills, Mayor Rob Taylor and firefighter Jacob Stidham discuss the situation of removing the older wooden building in the background and expanding the present fire station onto that area.
BEAR CREEK - A building, which served through the years as a gathering place for Bear Creek residents, will soon be coming down for a much-needed expansion of the fire station.

Meek Elementary students' art on display for the public in Future Artists Showcase this week

A colorful painting of a six-tiered cake by Meek second grader Scarlett Miller.

This colorful painting of a six-tiered cake by Meek second grader Scarlett Miller is one of hundreds of artworks now on display at Arley Public Library.
ARLEY - The Arley Women's Club (AWC) and Arley Public Library (APL) are currently holding their third annual art exhibit, which this year is called "Future Artists Showcase" and features the work of Meek Elementary students.

Social Security Administration strengthening identity proofing requirements, to expedite direct depost changes

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits against fraudulent activity.

Double Springs FD no longer running medical calls in Black Pond

The Double Springs Town Council unanimously approves a letter provided by the Double Springs Fire Department discontinuing medical calls to Black Pond. Clockwise from bottom left, Mayor Elmo Robinson, council member Hobby Walker, Attorney Jeff Mobley, council members Tim Cockrell, Adam Veal, Andy McSpadden and Brittney Tucker and Town Clerk Whittney Courington.

The Double Springs Town Council unanimously approves a letter provided by the Double Springs Fire Department discontinuing medical calls to Black Pond. Clockwise from bottom left, Mayor Elmo Robinson, council member Hobby Walker, Attorney Jeff Mobley, council members Tim Cockrell, Adam Veal, Andy McSpadden and Brittney Tucker and Town Clerk Whittney Courington.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A letter from the Double Springs Fire Department stating they would discontinue medical calls in the Black Pond community effective March 12, was unanimously approved by the town council at their regular meeting Monday, March 10.

Black Pond FD in urgent need of volunteers

Black Pond Fire Chief Terry Tidwell at the community's fire station. The department does not have available personnel to response on many calls, due to a shortage of volunteers, particularly those who are EMT certified.

Black Pond Fire Chief Terry Tidwell at the community's fire station. The department does not have available personnel to response on many calls, due to a shortage of volunteers, particularly those who are EMT certified.
BLACK POND - The Black Pond Fire Department doesn’t have enough manpower to run medical calls, one of the factors that has prompted the Double Springs Fire Department to no longer run medical calls in Black Pond’s coverage area.

Brown makes Lawson State dean’s list

HALEYVILLE - Samuel Brown, of Haleyville, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall, 2024 semester at Lawson State Community College.
Samuel was among 226 students named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.
Dean's List scholars attained a grade point average of 3.5 consisting of a minimum course load of not fewer than 12 semester hours of college-level courses or above.

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