Showing the close proximity of the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks to Phillips Schools in Bear Creek, are, from left, Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins, Mayor Rob Taylor and High School Principal Dr. Al Temple.
BEAR CREEK - The time to think about catastrophic events-- such as train derailments-- is before they occur.
Yonatan Jesus DeLos Santos Morales (courtesy photo)
ARLEY - A 19-year-old man who allegedly injured an elderly woman when forcing his way into her home during a home invasion, faces burglary and assault charges, as well as possible deportation back to Mexico after it was discovered he was in the country illegally, authorities said.
Pictured above are members of the Haleyville Methodist Church Chancel Choir. Front row, from left, Summer Brazell, Ashley Frazier, Susan Williams, Kimberly Bartes, Carol Defoor, Linda Morton, Linda Wood, Pam Masdon and Susan Lollar. Back frow, from left, Charlotte McNutt, pianist; Ronald Crumpton, Hobby Manasco, Robert Wood, Alan Kilpatrick, Gage Brewer, Mitch Nethery, Shannon Lollar, Ronnie Miller, Charlie McAfee and Program Director Debbie Wood. Not shown are Brooke McNeal and Todd Carpenter.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Methodist Church, located on 9th Avenue, cordially invites everyone to come out Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary for a musical celebration of the true meaning of Christmas.
Gary Vickery, left, and James Jividen Jr. (Courtesy photos)
HALEYVILLE - Law enforcement are hoping an alleged case of insurance fraud linked to a burned house on Walnut Avenue in Haleyville and grand jury indictments against two Haleyville men, will set a precedent that these cases will not be tolerated.
Water Department Superintendent Joey Bell, Town Clerk Marcia Manasco, Water Department Clerk Kris Gray, Street Department Superintendent Danny Lindley and Street/Water Employee Kirt Nugent at the Third Street apartments, one site where the water system in Lynn will be improved thanks to a $398,000 grant.
LYNN - The Town of Lynn has been awarded a $398,000 Community Development Block Grant from federal funds administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to replace the water lines on Long Street and Third Street...
State Senator Arthur Orr, center, who along with State Senator Garlan Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth helped to secure $850,000 for Looney’s Amphitheater and Cultural Center, visited recently to tour the complex. Pictured above with Orr are Looney’s Project Manager David Jacobs, left, and J.D. Snoddy, president of the Winston County Arts Council.
LAKESHORE - The mission of getting state funds into rural Alabama is literally paying off a big way, with state legislators going to bat for Winston County, securing nearly $2 million from the Education Trust Fund for two major projects related to education and tourism.
Attending the December 4, announcement of a new partnership to extend broadband internet into more rural, underserved areas are from left, Tim Culpepper, CEO of Cullman Electric Co-op; Nicole Jones Wadsworth, economic developer; State Representative Tim Wadsworth; Kenneth Boswell, director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs; Governor Kay Ivey; Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes; State Representative Randall Shedd and State Senator Garlan Gudger.
CULLMAN - In an effort to connect all Alabamians to high-speed internet, Governor Kay Ivey joined forces with Cullman Electric Co-op and state legislators to announce a $7 million project for parts of Winston, Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan counties on Monday, Dec. 2.
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - With rain improving drought conditions in some parts of Alabama, USDA Forest Service Acting Forest Supervisor Melvin Harris has updated a closure order to reduce fire restriction locations.
Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole shows a HVAC unit on the high school roof that is over 25 years old and in need of replacement, one of several units that need replacing at the school. The newly awarded grant money from the state can be used for this project.
WINSTON COUNTY - The holidays are coming early for both Winston County Schools and the Looney’s Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center.
Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri shows the new playground at Rocky Ravine Park.
HALEYVILLE - A $500,000 Community Development Block Grant, is just one of many ongoing improvement projects showering blessings upon the City of Haleyville during the season for giving thanks.
HALEYVILLE - Brooklyn Bice, of Haleyville, has been named to the summer 2023 Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Florida Campus in Port Orange, Florida.
Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida.
WINSTON COUNTY - Are you an Alabama or Auburn fan and a white-tailed deer hunter? If so, you are encouraged to show your team spirit and enter the Outdoor Alabama Big Buck Challenge.
