Local students make Wallace State dean’s list
HANCEVILLE - The following local students made the dean’s list at Wallace State Community College for the 2024 spring semester...
Local students make West Alabama dean’s list
WINSTON COUNTY - The following local students were named to the University of West Alabama dean’s list for the spring, 2024 semester...
King named to Lee University dean’s list
CLEVELAND - Anna King, of Nauvoo, was named tot he dean’s list at Lee University for spring semester 2024.
Lunch and Learn series to begin at Arley Public Library
ARLEY - Winston County Extension Coordinator Zach Brannon will speak at the first of three free Lunch and Learn events being sponsored by the Arley Women's Club at Arley Public Library on Monday, June 24, from 12-1 p.m.
Tucker retiring as DSES principal to become Wild Alabama executive director
Heather Tucker, right, is retiring as Double Springs Elementary School principal and has accepted the position of executive director of Wild Alabama, replacing Maggie Johnston, left, who is retiring.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Major personnel changes are taking place for both Double Springs Elementary School and Wild Alabama.
Nanney new Lynn Elementary principal
New Lynn Elementary Principal Michael Nanney, left, is replacing Brad Alsup, right who will now be working as director of alternative school and truancy for Winston County Schools.
LYNN - Lynn Elementary School is getting a new principal.
Local students make Wallace State president’s list
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the outstanding students who were named to the president’s list for the spring, 2024 semester.
Local students make honors lists for University of Alabama spring semester
WINSTON COUNTY - The University of Alabama has released its spring semester 2024 president’s and dean’s lists.
Byler Road Project topic for WCGS meeting June 18
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Byler Road Historian Joel Mize will be the guest speaker for the Winston County Genealogical Society meeting Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Winston County Archives, located across from the Winston County Courthouse on Highway 195 in Double Springs.
Discrepancies found in Winston County Board of Education audit
Denise H. Olive, auditor with the Examiners of Public Accounts, reported two financial discrepancies in Winston County Schools' 2022-2023 audit.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Over $1 million in financial discrepancies were noted in a report of the Winston County Schools audit for 2022-2023.
Two major findings of the Winston County Schools audit for the period of 2022-2023 showed over $932,000 in financial transactions not recorded, as well as over $301,000 expended for bus fuel without letting bids, according to a summary of the audit findings.
Phillips High School principal retiring
Dr. Al Temple, Phillips High School principal, is retiring. (Photo Courtesy of The Journal Record)
BEAR CREEK - Phillips High School Principal Dr. Al Temple is retiring. The Marion County Board of Education certified his resignation due to retirement, effective July 1, at its May 10 meeting.
Industrial Development Authority seeking new coordinator
Winston County Industrial Development Authority members, clockwise from bottom left, Ken Sunseri, Melinda Weaver, Ellan Oliver, Roger Hayes, Nicholas Bailes, Bobby Everett, Attorney Jeff Mobley and Chairman Horace Moore.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The procedure is underway to hire a new coordinator for the Winston County Industrial Development Authority, after the now-former director’s contract was ended by the IDA several months ago.
Youth fishing derby Saturday
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - A free youth fishing derby for ages 5-12 will be held in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day Saturday, June 8...
Locations in Bankhead added to Alabama Mountain Lakes' North Alabama Waterfall Trail
WINSTON COUNTY - With summertime upon us, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announces an expansion to the extremely popular Waterfalls of North Alabama Trail.
Small Town Chef of the Year competition announced
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns magazine has launched a statewide competition to crown Alabama’s Small Town Chef of the Year, in honor of the Alabama Department of Tourism proclaiming 2024 as the Year of Alabama Foods.
Haleyville Center of Technology's labor of love up for bid at 9-1-1 Festival
Drafting teacher Jamie White works with students on the gabled porch of the tiny house.
HALEYVILLE - Those attending the 9-1-1 Festival in Haleyville this weekend will have the opportunity to purchase all kinds of wonderful things - including a house!
Highway 278 west of Double Springs shut down due to vehicle fires
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.
9-1-1 Festival begins Friday
9-1-1 Festival Committee Members, left to right, Kris Burleson, Jade Bice and Mandy Little.
HALEYVILLE - Just a few short days remain until the City of Haleyville’s annual 9-1-1 festival and alumni festivities.
Winston County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees announced
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.
International Harvester collectors rolling into Haleyville for festival
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.