Reception Sunday is one way Arley is honoring "The Banner Lady"

Juanita Culler is presented a copy of a proclamation recognizing her as "The Banner Lady" by Arley Town Clerk Tammi Farley on Sept. 9

Juanita Culler is presented a copy of a proclamation recognizing her as "The Banner Lady" by Arley Town Clerk Tammi Farley on Sept. 9

ARLEY - The Town of Arley is lauding Juanita Culler, "The Banner Lady," for her dedication to, and hard work on behalf of, the town's military banner program with a proclamation and a reception in her honor.

All Haleyville City Schools homecoming festivities moved to Thursday

HALEYVILLE - All homecoming activities for Haleyville  city schools have been moved to this Thursday September 26th due to the threat of severe weather ; announced superintendent Dr Holly Sutherland. 

The following is the homecoming schedule:

HES pep rally at 8:30 am Haleyville High School gym

HMS pep rally 9:30 am at HHS gym

Parade line up. 12:45-1:00 at Haleyville Center of Technology/ Science parking lot

Haleyville Homecoming Parade 1:45 pm

Haleyville High School Pep rally 2:30 pm at HHS Gym

Fire damages Northwest Alabamian

Dark smoke billows out of the side door to the press room at the Northwest Alabamian Monday, Sept. 23, as Haleyville firefighters suit up to go in and battle the fire.

Dark smoke billows out of the side door to the press room at the Northwest Alabamian Monday, Sept. 23, as Haleyville firefighters suit up to go in and battle the fire.
HALEYVILLE - An electrical fire contained to the press room area of the Northwest Alabamian newspaper office on Monday, Sept. 23, did not result in any injuries to employees, but did cause an evacuation of the building and a temporary shutdown of the business, affecting deadline schedules this week.

Empty Bowls returns October 3

Members of the Winston County Arts Council from left, Glennis Posey, Marcia Posey, Dawn Taliaferro, Sandra Heaven and Susan Ripp.

Members of the Winston County Arts Council from left, Glennis Posey, Marcia Posey, Dawn Taliaferro, Sandra Heaven and Susan Ripp.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - As the autumn season officially begins on Sunday, Sept. 22, thoughts turn to cooler weather, and with cooler weather, come thoughts of soup.

County revenue commissioner’s office gets new software

Winston County Revenue Commissioner Sandra Wright, pictured above right, and Chief Clerk Fredieth Marcum go over the new system for the office, which goes online Oct. 1.

Winston County Revenue Commissioner Sandra Wright, pictured above right, and Chief Clerk Fredieth Marcum go over the new system for the office, which goes online Oct. 1.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County residents are being advised that beginning Oct. 1, a new software program will be online for the revenue commissioner’s office, meaning more accessible ways to find out information on properties and for paying property taxes.

Annual Quilt Show is this Friday

Members of the Peacemakers' Quilt Guild getting ready for their annual quilt show. From left to right are Lou Ann Janes, Donna Noblett, Mary Lou Hamby, Doris Brookes and Joe Ann Durham.

Members of the Peacemakers' Quilt Guild getting ready for their annual quilt show. From left to right are Lou Ann Janes, Donna Noblett, Mary Lou Hamby, Doris Brookes and Joe Ann Durham.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Peacemakers' Quilt Guild will hold its annual quilt show at various locations in Double Springs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.

Commission seat will be empty temporarily after general election

From left, Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri; present Winston County Commissioner District 2 David Cummings, who will take over as chairman in November; present chairman Roger Hayes and Mike Evans, president of the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce.

From left, Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri; present Winston County Commissioner District 2 David Cummings, who will take over as chairman in November; present chairman Roger Hayes and Mike Evans, president of the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce.
HALEYVILLE - Current Winston County Commissioner for District 2 David Cummings will take over as commission chairman November 13, meaning the resulting vacancy in the district 2 seat will need to be addressed.

Black bear’s evening visit scary

Footage from P.J. Gossett’s security cameras on his property near Double Springs captured a black bear strolling across his property September 2, just before it decided to cross County Road 25 and pay his aunt a visit, coming up on her front porch and rattling her doorknob. (Courtesy photo)

Footage from P.J. Gossett’s security cameras on his property near Double Springs captured a black bear strolling across his property September 2, just before it decided to cross County Road 25 and pay his aunt a visit, coming up on her front porch and rattling her doorknob. (Courtesy photo)

DOUBLE SPRINGS - When P.J. Gossett, of Double Springs, received a frantic call from his aunt late in the evening September 2,  he never dreamed that object frightening her would turn out to be a bear.
Gossett’s aunt, who lives across from him on County Road 25, between Double Springs and Lynn, told him that a bear was on her porch and that she had already called 9-1-1.
“I got there within two minutes, and the bear had already left.

Tremayne wins again

Front man of the regional country/rock/blues band Tremayne, Mike Mayhall, shows the bands four trophies from their four wins as the Alabama Music Awards. Their latest win came this past summer.

Front man of the regional country/rock/blues band Tremayne, Mike Mayhall, shows the bands four trophies from their four wins as the Alabama Music Awards. Their latest win came this past summer.

WINSTON COUNTY - Trips to Bessemer just keep getting sweeter for Tremayne.
The local band won its fourth Alabama Music Award recently during the 10th annual award ceremony, held at the Bessemer Civic Center.  Tremayne was named the top country band in Alabama once again during the ceremony, their second time to win this honor.  They won that award initially in 2022.  Prior to 2022, Tremayne was also named best male country artist twice.
For Mike Mayhall, of Haleyville, who founded the band, the thrill of hearing the band’s name called never gets old.

Turning lane project delays explained

Contractors for ALDOT for the Highway 195 turning lane project in Haleyville are visible some days and some days they are not, leading to frustration among city officials and the public.

Contractors for ALDOT for the Highway 195 turning lane project in Haleyville are visible some days and some days they are not, leading to frustration among city officials and the public.
HALEYVILLE - The wheels are turning once again on the turning lane project at the intersection of Highway 195 and 20th Avenue in Haleyville after numerous red lights both before and during the project.
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