Water clerk to get new computer at Lynn
LYNN - Kris Gray, the water clerk for the Town of Lynn, will receive a new computer soon, thanks to approval of council members at the May 21 town meeting.
Advocacy group nominates board of directors at annual meeting
Winston County Smith Lake Advocacy Group officers are, from left, Lu Cruce, Jim Eason, Kenny Kirkpatrick and Judy Lambert.
LAKESHORE - The Winston County Smith Lake Advocacy Group held an annual meeting at Lakeshore Inn Restaurant on May 11, 2018, and held nominations for board of director appointees. Three members were nominated to the board: Ross Cole, Brian Kuntz and Lou Kuntz.
From Sage Brush to 911: How Haleyville Began first edition now available
Haleyville resident Bobby Taylor buys the first copy of the newly released edition From Sage Brush to 911: How Haleyville Began from Kenneth Ward, president of the Haleyville Historical Society.
HALEYVILLE - The long awaited project of compiling a book solely about the city of Haleyville has come to fruition with the release of From Sage Brush to 911: How Haleyville Began, a book full of history and pictures now available for purchase.
200 years of Alabama history coming to Winston County
HALEYVILLE - A walk through exhibit of the Alabama Bicentennial will be in Haleyville from Tuesday, May 29 through Friday, June 8 at the former Dixie Flowers location at 926 19th Street.
Tickets for Haleyville Alumni luncheon now available
The Haleyville Alumni Luncheon is quickly approaching. Here is a photo from the 2017 luncheon featuring the Haleyville High School Class of 1967, celebrating 50 years last year.
HALEYVILLE - Although the 50th anniversary of the nation’s first emergency 9-1-1 call will be drawing the largest ever crowd expected at the Haleyville 9-1-1 Festival the first weekend in June, other crowds will be gathering for the annual alumni activities.
Large bust at former business location nets meth, marijuana, firearms
At least 32 firearms were located, two of which were reported stolen.
ADDISON - A former business transformed into a drug distribution center was raided Thursday, May 10, by law enforcement agencies in Winston and Cullman counties, finding 25 grams of methamphetamine, 10 to 12 grams of marijuana and 32 firearms, two of which were reported stolen.
Chambless resigns as WCHS Band Director
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Matthew Chambless, band director for Winston County High School and Double Springs Middle School, has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the current school year. Chambless has accepted an opportunity to become the next head band director at Simmons Middle School in Hoover, where he is from originally.
Northwest Medical Center officially sold to Winfield Healthcare Authority
WINFIELD - Congressman Robert Aderholt announced Wednesday, May 16, that Northwest Medical Center in Winfield has been sold to new owners.
Registration for 9-1-1 Extreme Challenge 5K underway
A rainbow of color as participants in the Extreme Challenge 5K last year are sprayed with powder paint.
HALEYVILLE - Those participating in the 7th annual Encore/Sportsfit/Lakeland Community Hospital 5K should show up Saturday, June 2, expecting the unexpected.
Man arrested at Lakeland hospital after house fire
Cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Haleyville Fire Marshal.
HALEYVILLE - A man found in a ditch across County Road 30 from a burning house late Wednesday night, May 9, was later charged with burglary, after he was found hiding in the back seat of a nurse’s vehicle at Lakeland Community Hospital, where he was transported.
Addison Lady Dawgs win first game at regional tournament
TUSCALOOSA - The Addison Lady Dawgs came out with bats blazing in their first game of the 1A Regional softball tournament Thursday, May 10, in Tuscaloosa. Addison defeated Cedar Bluff 14-1 to advance to the second round, which will be played Thursday, May 10, at 6 p.m.
Haleyville High School senior trip itinerary released
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville High School has released the itinerary for the senior education tour to Washington, D.C. and New York City, with students and faculty chaperones leaving from the campus early this Saturday, May 12.
Fiery head-on collision leaves 2 dead
Firefighters had to extinguish the blaze then use the Jaws of Life to cut away portions of the vehicle in order to free the trapped occupants
NAUVOO - A two vehicle fiery crash around the Nauvoo area Saturday afternoon left two people dead and two others injured, one of whom being found at the bottom of a steep ravine off the highway, the other walking around on the highway, authorities on the scene said.
New Arley town signs possible
George Gibson shows a town sign idea the Town of Arley could display.
ARLEY - New, attractive town signs could be on the horizon for the Town of Arley it was learned at the town council meeting on May 7.
Sheriff’s office seminar to educate on identity theft and scams
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Sheriff’s Office will show citizens how to protect themselves from scams and identity theft in an upcoming seminar to be held Tuesday, May 22, at 6 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Winston County Court House.
Missing Moulton woman found dead in vehicle
The body of Jennifer Marshall White was found in a black SUV vehicle in the Bankhead National Forest.
WINSTON COUNTY - The body of a Moulton woman missing the past month was discovered by a member of her search party Sunday afternoon, May 5, in her vehicle parked on a logging road off Highway 33.
Chamber sponsors forum for Senator, Representative candidates
Candidates from left, Garlan Gudger, Senate District 4; David Hall, Phil Segraves and Tracy Estes, candidates for House District 17, and Paul Bussman, incumbent Senate District 4.
HALEYVILLE - Candidates for State Senate District 4 and House of Representatives District 17 got a chance to tell their platform on issues during the second political forum sponsored by the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce Friday, May 4, at the Alabama Power conference room.
$600 million pilot program to bring broadband into rural areas
From left, Steve Foshee, CEO of Tombigbee Electric Cooperative; Governor Kay Ivey; U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt; and Sonny Perdue, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture at the official announcement made Thursday afternoon, May 3, at Tombigee's headquarters in Hamilton
HAMILTON - Officials from the federal to state level gathered for the grand announcement Thursday afternoon, May 3, of a $600 million pilot program designed to help bring broadband or high speed internet into rural areas.
Federal officials meet with Haleyville High School FFA
From left, Julia Bonner, parliamentarian for the Haleyville High School FFA; U.S. Sectretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt; Blake Berry, HHS FFA historian; Katy Rawls, HHS FFA co-president and HHS Agriculture instructor Caleb Beason,
HAMILTON - Farmers and agriculture programs throughout the state and in the schools had some one-on-one time with federal officials during their announcement Thursday afternoon, May 3, of a $600 million pilot program that will extend broadband internet into rural areas, helping many in agriculture. The grant was administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service, funded under the Community Connect Broadband Grant Program.
Old Glory lowered, properly retired at American Legion
The American flag is respectfully retired on the pyre.
HALEYVILLE - Orange flames fanned the air against a blue-sky Sunday afternoon and consumed the red, white and blue recently. The small gathering was silent as the flag was reduced to ashes.