Lakeland begins volunteer program

Wanda Owen, seated, the first volunteer in the new Adult Volunteer Program at Lakeland Community Hospital, is pictured with family members and officials with Lakeland Community Hospital. Standing from left, Owen's daughter Divana Elkins; Brittany Kelly, director of education and employee health at Lakeland; Lakeland Administrative Director Tabitha Edwards; Lakeland Chief Nursing Officer Amber Burnett and Owen's granddaughter Emma Elkins.

Wanda Owen, seated, the first volunteer in the new Adult Volunteer Program at Lakeland Community Hospital, is pictured with family members and officials with Lakeland Community Hospital. Standing from left, Owen's daughter Divana Elkins; Brittany Kelly, director of education and employee health at Lakeland; Lakeland Administrative Director Tabitha Edwards; Lakeland Chief Nursing Officer Amber Burnett and Owen's granddaughter Emma Elkins.
HALEYVILLE - A lady who just retired after 69 years in the healthcare profession has been selected as the first volunteer to work in the new Adult Volunteer Program at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.

School transportation completely funded by state

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.
WINSTON COUNTY - For the first time in possibly state history, the Alabama Legislature has fully funded school transportation for public schools across the state, meaning $745,235 in additional funds to cover any shortfalls for Winston County Schools.

Community Learning Center in Arley fully operational

State Representative Tim Wadsworth presents a donation to the scholarship endowment fund for the Winston County Community Learning Center through Wallace State Community College, located in Arley. Shown accepting the donation is Suzanne Harbin, vice-president for advancement and innovation at Wallace State.

State Representative Tim Wadsworth presents a donation to the scholarship endowment fund for the Winston County Community Learning Center through Wallace State Community College, located in Arley. Shown accepting the donation is Suzanne Harbin, vice-president for advancement and innovation at Wallace State.
ARLEY - This fall marks the first full season for the $1 million Winston County Community Learning Center through Wallace State Community College, offering a wide range of courses, designed to keep new opportunities close to home at the only college in Winston County.

Mixed vote on paving proposal

The Haleyville City Council has a mixed vote on a new self-paving program for the city. From left, Todd Barton, Cade Lewis, Colton Corum, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell and council members Boo Brooks and Brian Berry.

The Haleyville City Council has a mixed vote on a new self-paving program for the city. From left, Todd Barton, Cade Lewis, Colton Corum, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell and council members Boo Brooks and Brian Berry.
HALEYVILLE - A self-sustaining road resurfacing program for the City of Haleyville, where the street department employees will be trained to resurface streets, is being done as a means to save money, but not all council members are on board with the idea.

Arley Women’s Club fall mum sale underway

Scan this QR code to order mums from the Arley Women's Club. Proceeds will help the club with its community projects.

ARLEY - The Arley Women’s Club is currently holding its fall mum sale.
Choose from five beautiful colors - red, purple/pink, white, orange/bronze or yellow.
The 10” pots are $18 apiece, and will be available for pickup at Meek Baptist Church on a date to be determined.  The Alabamian will print when the pickup date will be once it’s announced.
To order, scan the QR code with this story.  The order deadline is Monday, Sep. 7.
Proceeds will go to benefit the Arley Women’s Club, a 501(c)(3), that helps Arley and surrounding communities in a number of ways.

Large car show to benefit McCullar family

Preparing for the Southern Showdown car and truck show to benefit the family of the late Haleyville City Schools administrator John McCullar, from left, Haleyville Board of Education member Donna Jones; John's children, Will McCullar and Maegan McCullar; John's wife Dr. Jenny McCullar; HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop and Trey Fox, organizer of the car and truck show.

Preparing for the Southern Showdown car and truck show to benefit the family of the late Haleyville City Schools administrator John McCullar, from left, Haleyville Board of Education member Donna Jones; John's children, Will McCullar and Maegan McCullar; John's wife Dr. Jenny McCullar; HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop and Trey Fox, organizer of the car and truck show.
HALEYVILLE - The parking lots at Haleyville City Schools will be filled with all types of classic and show vehicles Saturday, August 22, during an event to pay tribute to the late Haleyville Center of Technology Director and Haleyville High School Assistant Principal John McCullar, whose death has left behind a legacy of service both in ministry and education.

McAlpine retains seat on Haleyville school board

HALEYVILLE- Beth McAlpine, incumbent for Haleyville Board of Education place 1, defeated opponent Bobby Crook, to retain her seat in the Tuesday, August 4, school board election.

McAlpine received 427 votes for 57.2 percent of the vote, compared to Crooks 320 votes for 42.8 percent.

McAlpine will begin her fourth term on the board in March 2027. Crook was making his first run for the board of education.

Haleyville Elementary open house to be broken down over three days

From left, Haleyville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Rea, Principal Tammy Hatton and Assistant Principal Dr. Elyse Aldridge have released a different format for their open house held over a three-day period this year, from Aug. 3-5.

From left, Haleyville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Rea, Principal Tammy Hatton and Assistant Principal Dr. Elyse Aldridge have released a different format for their open house held over a three-day period this year, from Aug. 3-5.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Elementary School has the highest amount of traffic on any given day of all the schools on the Haleyville City Schools campus, due to the larger amount of students they serve. This factor was considered behind a new open house format for the school this year, which will be spread across three days.
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