ASHRIDGE - A Guin man faces assault charges after allegedly stabbing an Ashridge man in the chest then fleeing the scene to Fayette County, where he was apprehended.
Pictured with the new Dual Destiny replica for one of the holes on the putt-putt golf course at Looney’s Tavern are seated, from left, Melanie Howell Hayes and Kim Howell Blankenship. Standing, from left, Debbie Hughes Henderson, Diane Hughes Watson, Angela Curtis Tidwell and Andrea Curtis. (Courtesy photo)
LAKESHORE - An interesting project, called the “Twins” Project, is developing right now at Looney’s Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center as part of Winston County Arts Council’s renovation of the 13-acre property.
HALEYVILLE - Rotary International and Marine Corps League Detachment #1477 are sponsoring a benefit 4-man scramble golf tournament Saturday, April 27, at the Haleyville Country Club.
HALEYVILLE - Bryant Bacu, of Haleyville, is among the more than 1,300 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2023 semester.
From left, Ashley Tucker, vice president of the Winston County Firefighters Association, Sheriff Caleb Snoddy and Double Springs Fire Chief Brandon Lewis. Snoddy is holding the legislation that, if passed by voters, will give proceeds from sheriff’s office fundraisers to benefit local fire departments.
WINSTON COUNTY - On March 5, voters will have the choice to approve a local amendment allowing the Winston County Sheriff’s Office to conduct fundraisers, with proceeds benefiting the office, as well as charitable organizations and volunteer fire departments.
WINSTON COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey has announced an over $188 million statewide high speed internet expansion project, including $757,000 solely for in Winston County.
Winston County Commissioner for District 1 Rutger Hyche examines a forest, or co-op road that goes from surface treatment to dirt. The county is desperately needing funding to correct such issues.
WINSTON COUNTY - After Winston County officials became fearful they would no longer receive Title II funding for use on forest roads, they sought help at the federal level, with news the funding will be restored.
NATURAL BRIDGE - The public is invited to a Byler Road Tourism Project meeting Thursday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Natural Bridge Town Hall and Community Center, located on Highway 13 just north of the four-way stop in Natural Bridge.
Historian and Byler Road Tourism Project Committee Member Joel Mize will be explaining the project and discussing the history of the area.
For more information, call Mize at (256) 856-0354.
WINSTON COUNTY - Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole, right, and School Resource Officer Kent Donaldson have concerns over possible limited visibility, once the project at Highway 33 and County Road 24 is completed. A caution light was installed several years ago, after a traffic study did not warrant a red light, according to state officials.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Although a project by the Alabama Department of Transportation to correct a dangerous intersection at Highway 33 and County Road 24 in Double Springs has now been funded, concerns have been expressed by town officials and law enforcement that the project could cause additional traffic congestion.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The annual Empty Bowls fundraising event, benefiting the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries will miss the second year in its 11 year run, due to unforeseen circumstances.
WINSTON COUNTY - Samford University recently recognized 2,122 students, including several local students, who earned a spot on the dean’s list for the Fall, 2023 semester.
WINSTON COUNTY - For the third year, financial relief will be available soon to assist Alabama landowners adversely affected by the non-native, invasive noxious weed, cogongrass.
HANCEVILLE - The Meek Lady Tigers and the Lynn Bears have both suffered heartbreaking losses at the Northwest Regionals in Hanceville Wednesday, Feb. 14.
