WINSTON COUNTY - Severe thunderstorms that blew through the area Thursday night still have power crews busy today, as they continue to try to restore power.

WINSTON COUNTY- The Winston County Commission has set Saturday, April 27, as the countywide cleanup day in coordination with...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from February 19 to March 20, 2019.

LYNN - A recent trip through Tennessee has proven beneficial to the Town of Lynn, as a dump truck was seen for sale and recently purchased.

WINSTON COUNTY - Free State Four Paws Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to rescuing dogs across the county and preparing them for their forever homes, will be holding a countywide bake sale Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Although this marks the third fair sponsored by Community Unity, this year marks a first in Winston County for a fair to be designated as the officially chartered county fair by the Alabama Fair Association. This means the fair, which has been held at the Double Springs ball fields the past three years, has now been expanded more than ever before, to include not just the family friendly and thrilling rides and games but also activities by the county cooperative extension service and even live entertainment.

BEAR CREEK - Extensive repairs and renovations that have been done to allow Twin Forks campgrounds and park to reopen have come with a tall price tag, leading to a discussion regarding finances and false statements on social media that culminated into a heated disagreement at the Bear Creek Council meeting April 9.

WINSTON COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey encourages Alabamians and citizens across the country to support the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund (GERF), following several recent severe weather events across the state.

DELMAR - The Delmar Volunteer Fire Department is accepting donations of food, water, wipes, soap and other similar items for the victims of Hamilton, Miss. T

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Calendars for the school years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 have been released by the Winston County Board of Education, it was learned at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 2.

WINSTON COUNTY - April 19, is Good Friday, which means the Haleyville Street and Sanitation Department and the Winston County Sanitation Department will both be closed.

WINSTON/MARION - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.9 million to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs.

WINSTON COUNTY - The Free State Theater Troupe have been rehearsing for upcoming performances at Looney's Tavern Dual Destiny Theater on Hwy. 278 in Double Springs. Nine short comedy plays will be played out in front of the audience.

ATHENS - Governor Kay Ivey joined representatives of Toyota Boshoku America and local leaders in Limestone County today to announce that the global automotive supplier plans to invest over $50 million to open a manufacturing facility in Athens...

BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Development Authority brought its board business to Bear Creek...

ARLEY - The Town of Arley will soon be filled with thousands of visitors for the 46th annual Arley Day festival.

BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The Bankhead National Forest is seeking public input on the final boundary developed for the Sipsey Fork on the West Ford Wild and Scenic River.

BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - An experienced hiker, who had been in the Bankhead National Forest for three days, was found and rescued leading to an emotional moment when the man was reunited with family members before being transported for medical treatment at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham.

WINSTON COUNTY - Work zone crashes and fatalities on Alabama roads are up. As National Work Zone Awareness Week begins today, the Alabama Department of Transportation reminds motorists to slow down and stay alert in work zones.

MONTGOMERY - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Elliott Owen Lipinsky, a candidate for 2018 Republican nomination for state auditor, on three felony charges related to illegally accessing and attempting to access confidential law enforcement records, two of which are related to his opponents in the primary.

LYNN - Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education program has added additional Adult Education classes in Winston County at Lynn High School.

ADDISON - The Addison Ladies Club will host a community Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 20, from noon until 3 p.m. at Alexander Park...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, released the following statement in regard to the introduction of his bill, Stopping Consumption of Tobacco by Teens (SCOTT Act), to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21 and to also require more age verification for the online sale of vaping products.

HALEYVILLE  -  The death of a five-month-old male infant, who was found on the floor while the father was sleeping in a motel room at Imperial Inn Tuesday, April 2, is under active investigation.

BEAR CREEK   - The date that both campers as well as town officials and residents have been waiting for will take place on Monday, April 15, when Twin Forks park and campsites will reopen after being closed down 10 weeks for repairs and renovations.

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Business & Professional Women's Club is currently holding a petit four fundraiser.

WINSTON COUNTY - The last person to be arrested in a recent interstate drug operation has turned himself in at the Winston County Jail after warrants had been issued against him.