Flames engulf the cab of a log truck that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 278 just west of Double Springs. Thankfully, only minor injuries have been reported. (Courtesy photo)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Motorists are being urged to avoid the area of Highway 278 a quarter mile past Mt. Carmel Church between Double Springs and Natural Bridge, Thursday morning, May 30, due to two vehicles engulfed in flames.
WINSTON COUNTY - Another stellar group of former Winston County high school athletes have been chosen to be inducted into the Winston County Sports Hall of Fame.
HALEYVILLE - The annual tractor show sponsored by Cox Highway 195 Farm and Tire Supply as part of the City of Haleyville’s 9-1-1 Festival Saturday, June 1, will be seeing red this year - International Harvester Red, that is.
ADDISON - One of Winston County’s fallen heroes from over a century ago is still being remembered, and the public’s help is being sought to “put a face” to his sacrifice.
Pictured above are the DECA state champions from the Haleyville Center of Technology, who will be serving as grand marshal’s in Saturday’s alumni/9-1-1 Festival Parade. From left, Ella Vandiver, Gracie Hall, DECA Sponsor Neina Middleton and Alison Beckmann.
HALEYVILLE - Another school year at Haleyville City Schools has ended, with fond memories of another round of state champion student winners, including DECA, track and a three-peat for the boys golf team.
WINSTON COUNTY - Summer reading programs for ages 5-12 begin next month at all Carl Elliott Regional Libraries in Winston County and will include one public event featuring James Spann at the Double Springs Public Library.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - School boards are faced with tough decisions toward the end of a school year, including non-renewing personnel, but officials at Winston County Schools stress these decisions are not based on financial issues.
JACKSONVILLE - More than 995 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in the spring, 2004 semester.
Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri shows outdated lockers in the dressing areas of the Neighborhood Facilities Building that will be replaced pending grant approval.
HALEYVILLE - Multiple and long-overdue improvement projects totaling over $1 million are in the works for two major attractions in Haleyville.
NATURAL BRIDGE - The Town of Natural Bridge was recently awarded a Gold Risk Management Award by the insurance divisions of the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM), the highest award in ALM’s Risk Management Award System.
WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County remains under a tornado watch due to strong to severe storms passing through the area early this morning. Storm shelters in the Haleyville area are open and available for use, reports mayor Ken Sunseri. Haleyville City Hall will also not open until 10 am, he added.
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The recent fall of a hiker down a rocky ledge at a waterfall has prompted state and local officials to issue some key safety tips when using the forest the midst of its peak season of usage.
HALEYVILLE - The 14th annual Mark Forester Price of Freedom Race will take place on Saturday, May 18, rain or shine, starting at the Haleyville High School stadium/track at 9 a.m.
At the program education Phillips High School students about vaping are, from left, Bear Creek Police Officer Noah Markham, Phillips School Resource Officer David Richards, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service Regional Extension Agent Elaine Softley and Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins.
BEAR CREEK - A recent break-in at Phillips Schools was one of the factors behind a recent educational program warning students of the dangers of vaping.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Audrey Duboise, of Double Springs, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
Pictured with the large amount of drugs, cash and a weapon found in the drug stings are, from left, Winston County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Josh Bennett, Sheriff Caleb Snoddy and Sheriff's Office Investigators Jason Bridges and Josh Edwards.
WINSTON COUNTY - Four of the biggest drug dealers in Winston County have been taken down and over $100,000 worth of drugs with a combined three pounds of methamphetamine removed from various locations in the county,in one of the largest drug stings to do down in at least a decade.
HALEYVILLE - A 35-year-old Haleyville man has reportedly died from injuries suffered during a vehicle crash, as he was attempting to elude the Haleyville Police Department during an early Friday, May 3 pursuit.
The crash, which occurred around 150 a.m. on Marion County Road 62 near Slaughter Pen Road, claimed the life of Joshua H. Cosby, according to troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Cosby was driving a 1999 Toyota Tacoma that left the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned, while he was attempting to elude Haleyville Police, troopers said.