Fourth of July Festival in Haleyville Saturday


From left, organizers of the city of Haleyville's first-ever July 4 festival and fireworks celebration, from left, Whitley Fowler, Dr. Amy Boshell, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, Christy Harbin, Shae Walton, Police Investigator Austin Lewis and Police Chief Rodney Lewis. They are pictured at the Haleyvile Sports Complex, where the festival will be held this Saturday, July 4.
HALEYVILLE - The City of Haleyville will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday this Saturday, July 4, with its first-ever Independence Day festival, which will be held at the Sports Complex, complete with live music, activities and capped off with a spectacular fireworks show, organizers said.

Revamped Fourth of July for Addison this year


From left, Addison Assistant Police Chief Greg Rooks, Assistant Fire Chief Brent Porter and Police Chief Mitchell Woodard at one of the many patriotic displays in the town preparing for this Saturday's July 4 parade and fireworks show.
ADDISON - Changes will need to be observed at the Town of Addison’s annual Independence Day celebration Saturday, July 4, from the parade route to the magnitude of the fireworks show

Double Springs and Community Unity partnering for Independence Day celebration Friday At WCHS


From left, Lt. Erik Gilbreath of the Double Springs Fire Department, Crystal Till of Community Unity and Mayor Kim Miller invite everyone to the campus of Winston County High School this Saturday for a patriotic July 4 celebration. Shown are the patriotic banners and displays in place at the Winston County Courthouse in Double Springs.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Town of Double Springs is partnering with Community Unity and the Winston County High School Quarterback Club to make this year’s Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3, the most memorable yet.

Old-Fashioned Day in Haleyville Saturday


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.

Rebuild Alabama grant awarded


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.

New principals for Winston County schools


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.

Arley Farmers Market grand opening celebration June 13


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.

Sanctifed art camp at Looney’s Complex June 15-19


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.