Bear Creek Police vigilant about removing drugs from streets
Bear Creek Police Chief Joey Franks, left, and Officer Austin Lewis display drugs and paraphernalia confiscated in their most recent case.
Haleyville garbage routes won't run Monday, Feb. 18
The Monday, Feb. 18, garbage routes run by the Haleyville Street and Sanitation Department will not run due to the Presidents Day holiday. The Monday routes will be picked up along with the Tuesday, Feb. 19, routes.
Abatement for Cazadore’s topic at council meeting
Haleyville council members, front row from left, Jonathan Bennett and Royce Benefield stand with new accounting clerk Caroline Thompson and Christy Harbin, acting city clerk and G. Blue Russell, councilman. Back row are councilmen Richard Bittinger and Drew Thrasher with Ken Sunseri, mayor.
Disagreements arise
Addison Ladies Club giving back to the community, one project at a time
Members of the newly formed Addison Ladies Club are on a mission to give back to Addison and the surrounding communities through a host of projects. From l-r: Heather Denson, Lori Hammack, Shea Williams, Melissa Cleghorn, Sharon Naylor, Lacey Hill, Vanessa Rice, president; Wendy Isom, treasurer; Shelonda Hayes and Samantha Crooks.
Lions Club gives eye screening tests to students
Key Club member Morgan Overton, left, enters data in to the Spot Vision Screener. Key Club member Jordan Jackson is on the right.
State superintendent to deliver address March 1
Dr. Eric G. Mackey
Members of the community, including businesses, local civic groups and organizations, will have an opportunity to hear from Alabama Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey, who will be keynote speaker at special State of the Schools event Friday, March 1.
Dr. Mackey will be joined by Alabama education officials along with administrators, teachers and students of Haleyville City Schools as well as members of the public during a special program held at 11 a.m. at the fellowship hall of Ninth Avenue Church of Christ.
Arley Day set for May 18
STEAM Art Expo to showcase all students' talents Feb. 21
Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland and STEAM Coach Candy Garner with middle school student Ping Church were among special guests at the Tuesday,Feb. 12 Haleyville Civitan Club meeting advertising for the Feb. 21 art expo. Ping is displaying an artistic work he did of his grandfather, which, as he described, was his father's hero. At least one artistic work from every student at HCS will be displayed at the expo.
Overturned vehicle on County Road 32
Overturned vehicle on County Road 32
Illegal parking at Caney Creek Falls entrance means being towed
Warning signs have recently been posted at the entrance site to Caney Creek Falls off County Road 2. This is due to a safety situation because there is not enough parking space nearby. Vehicles will be towed if parked illegally effective Saturday, Feb. 9.
42nd annual Leo's Loveliest Pageant March 1-2
Winston Homebuilders begins production in Double Springs
Employees inspect one of the production lines in the plant before the industry opens.
UAB offers tips on the right way to disinfect classrooms and homes to kill the flu virus
BIRMINGHAM — The flu in Alabama has increased for the second week in a row, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. The number of cases in the state have increased, and most of the state is experiencing widespread flu activity.
Law enforcement seizes 8.6 grams of meth in home raid
Winston County Sheriff's Investigator Caleb Snoddy and Reserve Heather Hardy find drugs in the bedroom area of the home. In the background searching is Sheriff's Deputy Josh Silas.
American Legion Post 33 benefit auction and bean supper
WCHS juniors help themselves by helping the Alabamian
Members of the WCHS junior class, along with their class’ faculty sponsor. From l-r: Mitchell Taylor, Caroline Tidwell, Hunter Fields, Drew Harris, Logan Lewis, Skylar Mosher and Frances Gillentine.
Addison sets the stage in Alexander Park
This is the playground equipment at Alexander Park in Addison. North, or directly behind this equipment, is where the stage is planned to be built.
Lynn and WCHS win "Best Hustle Award"
Alabama State Superintendent to speak in Haleyville March 1
Henshaw retires
Winston County Commissioners commend Mike Henshaw on his service. From left, Commissioner David Cummings, Chairman Roger Hayes, Henshaw and Commissioner Bobby Everett.
Planning meeting Feb. 18 for Bear Creek Civitan’s annual Relay for Life Bake Sale
DNA use in genealogy topic for WCGS meeting Feb. 19
Barnett charged with murder
Brittany Barnett
PHIL CAMPBELL - Brittany Kaylen Barnett, 21, has been charged with murder in the Monday evening, Feb. 4, death of Jason Poore, 38, of Russellville. The crime allegedly occurred on County Highway 81 in Phil Campbell. According to a press release from Phil Campbell Police Chief Joe Fike, his department is conducting the homicide investigation, with assistance from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
Two-vehicle wreck reported on Highway 243
PEBBLE - Pebble and Ashridge firefighters have been dispatched to a possible two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Highway 243 and County Road 93. Please avoid this area if at all possible.
Structure fires keeping county departments busy
Firefighters on the scene of an attic fire in the Helicon area.
Knight crowned Miss 9-1-1
Bethany Knight, Miss 9-1-1 for 2019.
HALEYVILLE - Bethany Knight, 19, of Hamilton, was crowned Miss 9-1-1 for 2019 in the annual competition held Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Haleyville Elementary School cafetorium. Knight, who is a freshman at the University of Alabama, competed against seven other young women from across the region for the title. The Miss 9-1-1 Competition is a preliminary to the Miss Alabama Competition, and Knight will now move on to compete for the Miss Alabama title in June.
County spelling bee winner
Winston County Spelling Bee runner-up is Garrett Crow, left, of Double Springs Middle School and winner is Gabe Drummond, right, of Lynn High School
School, community preparing for HMS 10th anniversary celebration
Teachers who have been with Haleyville Middle School since its opening 10 years ago, get ready to celebrate the special occasion on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The public is being cordially invited to attend this special event. From left, Dusty Ball, Renea Allen, Amy Farris, Susanne Trallo and Assistant Principal Tammy Hatton.
Applications for Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers being accepted
Bear Creek council seat to be filled by governor
Beloved former employee honored by Haleyville School Board
The late Juanita White’s children accept the “Serve With Pride” award given in her honor by the Haleyville Board of Education, along with a framed photograph of their beloved mother, which will be on display at HES, where she worked. From left, Wanda White, Rickey White, Will White, Lynn White Long and Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.
Applications being accepted for Head Start
Students provided gardening opportunities
Shown are students weeding the raised garden bed of strawberries at Winston County High School. From left, Stephen Nix and Hunter Fields are on one side with Paeton Randolph, Emily Cleveland, Abby Taylor, Brooklyn Robbins and Makayla McDonald on the other. County Extension Agent Mike Henshaw, back left, and WCHS Agriscience Teacher Byron Tuggle look on.
HHS to host special basketball pep rally Friday
American Legion Whitehead Post to hold benefit supper and auction
Where's the snow??
Haleyville Public Librarian Carla Waldrep is among many who where disappointed the area did not receive the snow that had been forecasted.