Bacu named to fall dean’s list at The Citadel
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.
Winston County Republican Primary results
With all boxes now counted, the Republican Primary results for Winston County's local races are as follows:
Sheriff encourages “yes” vote on local amendment
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.
Haleyville Elementary kindergarten registration March 14
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools will hold kindergarten registration on Thursday, March 14, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Haleyville Park & Rec offering track and field for the first time
HALEYVILLE - For the first time, Haleyville Parks and Recreation is offering a children’s track program this spring.
$750,000 grant to bring high speed internet to more communities awarded
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.
Title II funding will be restored
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.
Byler Road Tourism Project public meeting in Natural Bridge Feb. 29
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.
Absentee ballot deadlines next week
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.
Prescribed burns planned
The Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker shows planned prescribed burns and their status. (Courtesy photo)
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The USDA Forest Service began its annual season of prescribed burns in the Bankhead National Forest this month.
Double Springs officials concerned about ALDOT plan for intersection
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.
No Empty Bowls this year
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.
Local students make Samford dean’s list
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.
Financial relief for landowners battling invasive cogongrass
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.
Meek varsity girls, Lynn varsity boys, see basketball seasons end at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - The Meek Lady Tigers and the Lynn Bears have both suffered heartbreaking losses at the Northwest Regionals in Hanceville Wednesday, Feb. 14.
65th annual Chittlin’ Supper February 24
From left, front row, Meek High School Band of Champions student Vallyn Frith, Director Zach Cleghorn, past band director and event organization Nancy Frith and band student Daisy Galvan. Back row, from left, band students Gavin Wright and Grant Banks.
ARLEY - It’s kind of a “pig deal.”
Rodney Atkins to headline 9-1-1 Festival Concert
Country superstar Rodney Atkins will headline this year’s 9-1-1 Festival concert, which will take place May 31. (Courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - Country’s coming back in a big way for this year’s Haleyville 9-1-1 Festival concert, which is set for Friday, May 31.
Winston County Registered Voter List in today's edition of Alabamian
The Winston County Registered Voter List is included in the Wednesday, February 14, 2024, edition of the Northwest Alabamian. It is also available within this article.