Benefit singing for Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church
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NATURAL BRIDGE - There will be a benefit singing Saturday, March 7, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Community Center, located on Highway 13 a half-mile north of the four-way stop at Natural Bridge. Featured groups will be Free State Bluegrass, the Renfroe Trio and the McBride Family. A cake auction will also take place and concessions will be available for purchase.
Severe weather preparedness tax holiday this weekend
The spring severe weather season is just around the corner. A tax holiday this weekend will make that preparation process even more cost effective.
Boshell explains why city did not provide Lakeland a loan
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell issued a statement Sunday night, Feb. 15, regarding the city’s decline of a recent request from Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville for the city to provide the hospital a $1 million loan.
Commission gives $1 million loan to Lakeland
Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
HALEYVILLE - A $1 million transition loan has been provided by the Winston County Commission to Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville to financially sustain the hospital during its ongoing transition from Acute Care to Critical Access designation.
Busby new Arley Fire Chief
From left, retiring Arley Fire Chief James Rickett, new Fire Chief Randal Busby and Mayor Johnny Taylor.
ARLEY - Fire, water and police were three of the main topics addressed at the Arley Town Council’s regular meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Chittlin’ Supper set for February 28
Meek High School Band of Champions seniors hold uniforms in need of replacement. From left, Jesse Vines, Blake Owens, Cole Waldrep and Amy Farmer. Behind them, from left, MHS Band Director Zack Cleghorn, MHS Principal Allan Henderson and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.
ARLEY - Politicians and the public will not have to be hog-tied to get them to attend the 67th annual chittlin’ supper, where deep fried hog intestines are worth their weight in gold for the Meek High School Band of Champions.
Double Springs working on nuisance ordinance
From left, Double Springs Attorney Jeff Mobley informs the public the council is considering and reviewing a draft public nuisance ordinance. Beside him is Mayor Kim Miller and Clerk Whitney Courington.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The issue of an eyesore property breeding rodents and foul odors on Adams Road once again surfaced at a Double Springs Town Council meeting February 9, with the town considering a public nuisance ordinance to address all forms of nuisances.
Tickets for Leo's Loveliest go on sale to the public February 17
HALEYVILLE - The annual Leo's Loveliest pageants will take place Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28, at the Haleyville Elementary School cafetorium.
County awarded millions for road projects
Winston County Road Engineer James Glasgow, left, and District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche show a map of road projects that have been funded with a combined $3.3 million in federal dollars.
WINSTON COUNTY - A record amount of funding has poured into Winston County within the past year to resurface much needed roadways, with the latest two projects totaling $3.3 million in federal dollars, boosting not only recreation, but also tourism and economic development.
Aaron Tippin to headline 9-1-1 Festival
Legendary country artist Aaron Tippin is coming to Haleyville June 5, to headline the Friday night concert at the Haleyville 9-1-1 Festival. (courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - History will be made this year at the city of Haleyville’s 9-1-1 Festival, with a first-ever two-day full concert line-up of live entertainment covering various genres of music, featuring headline act Aaron Tippin on Friday, June 5, and headline act Freebird ATL on Saturday, June 6.
President’s Day closings
Monday, February 16, is President’s Day, which means some government offices will be closed.
Free tax-prep being offered at Arley Public Library every Friday
ARLEY - For the first time in six years, the Arley Public Library will be hosting free tax preparation services.
Woodard new Haleyville fire chief
Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, right, welcomes Justin Woodard on board as the city's new fire chief.
HALEYVILLE - A new era in leadership has begun for the Haleyville Fire Department, with a new fire chief, new full-time personnel and a strong desire from the department and the city to move forward.
Phillips High gym gets makeover
From left, Brandie Westbrook, human resources manager for Owens Corning Doors; Phillips High School Principal Donna King; Mark Sampson Jr., owner of Sampson Shayne Cabinetry; Scott Rushing, assistant production manager with Timber Creek Housing; Bear Creek Town Clerk Kay Wiginton and Richard Saliba, plant leader with Owens Corning Doors.
BEAR CREEK - Community residents, industrial workers, Phillips Schools and the Town of Bear Creek have all joined forces to continue a long-overdue renovation project of sports facilities on the PHS campus, part of an ongoing school restoration effort across the campus.
UNA releases fall honors lists
FLORENCE - Over 2,300 students enrolled during Fall semester 2025 at The University of North Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
Local students named to Mississippi State University fall honors lists
The following local students were named to the Mississippi State University President’s list for the fall 2025 semester...
Bates makes Lawson State President’s List
HALEYVILLE - Kayden Bates, of Haleyville, was one of 185 students named to the Lawson State Community College President’s List for the fall 2025 term.
Bates is majoring in automotive technology - Ford.