Two chances to see author
Quilt of Souls author Phyllis Biffle Elmore will make two appearances in North Alabama, the first at Wallace State Community College on Thursday, April 6, and the second in Arley on May 23.
Collins new Bear Creek Police Chief
New Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins.
BEAR CREEK - After just over a year as Bear Creek’s police chief, Doug Hallman has resigned to pursue a career in fiber optics, with Eddie Collins, who has been investigator for the Haleyville Police Department, appointed by Mayor Rob Taylor as his replacement.
Haleyville Elementary holding additional kindergarten registration April 18
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Elementary School will hold an additional kindergarten registration day Tuesday, April 18, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Frazier Double Springs Study Club's 2023 Woman of Distinction
Dr. Andrea Batchelor Frazier (courtesy photo)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The GFWC Double Springs Study Club has named Dr. Andrea Batchelor Frazier its 2023 Woman of Distinction.
Recreation season begins in Bankhead
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The USDA Forest Service is announcing the opening of the recreation season throughout Alabama’s four national forests, including Bankhead.
Steele inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta
HANCEVILLE - Ross Steele, of Addison, has been inducted into the Sigma Kappa Delta National English Honor Society.
Tornado watch issued for Winston County
WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County has been placed under a tornado watch until 7 am by the National Weather Service. Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri reports that the Community Safe Room under the City Hall as well as all storm shelters in the city have been opened.
Ivey proclaims April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in Alabama
WINSTON COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month across Alabama.
Family in need of assistance after house fire near Natural Bridge
Firefighters prepare to go back to what's left of James Harper's residence and check for hot spots after battling a blaze at the home.
NATURAL BRIDGE - A man and his son are in need of assistance after losing virtually everything in a house fire Thursday morning, March 30.
Arley Day turning 50 this year
Planning the Arley Day festival at Hamner, park, where the festival will be held, are, clockwise from bottom left, Arley Women’s Club members Sara Little, Jane Shirah, Gail Pisani, Montie Pafford, Beth Sargent, Anne Knowlton, Jessie Burns and Sandy Schwarz.
ARLEY - A year after the Arley Women’s Club celebrated its 50th anniversary, another 50-year event will be celebrated on Arley Day Saturday, May 20.
Forest officials looking at options regarding damaged Sipsey Rec Area bridge
The pedestrian lane of the bridge in the Sipsey Picnic Area was smashed by a falling tree during the high winds of March 3. The entire bridge is unsafe for all forms of traffic. With the lower parking lot and trailhead inaccessible, the U.S. Forest Service is assessing how to proceed.
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The fate of the nearly 90-year-old bridge in the Sipsey River Picnic Area, which has been closed since it was damaged by a wind-felled tree on March 3, will not be known for some time.
Countywide cleanup day April 22
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Commission has set Saturday, April 22, 2023, as County-wide Cleanup Day in coordination with County Transfer Station in Haleyville, Pace Inc. Landfill in Lynn and Hyche Landfill in Addison. Landfills will be open to the public for free from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Winston County Fair Queen Pageant April 23
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The first ever Winston County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. at The Rock Family Worship Center - Smith Lake Campus on Highway 278 East in Double Springs at 3 p.m.
Killen man charged with murder of Winston Career Academy teacher
DOUBLE SPRINGS - On March 27, around 7 p.m., Terry Wayne "Bubba" Lewis, 40, of Double Springs was struck and killed by a vehicle on County Road 18 north of Double Springs in a rural area, noted Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy.
The vehicle was driven by Christian Daniel Modas, 30, of Killen, who has been charged with murder and as of press time was in the Winston County Jail facing $1 million bond, Snoddy said.
The incident is under investigation by the sheriffs office. No further details will be given at this time.
County Road 32 and County Road 15 intersection closed today
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Road Department has closed the intersection at County Road 32 and County Road 15 Monday, March 27, to replace a culvert. This portion of road will be closed until the replacement is completed. Winston County District 2 Commissioner David Cummings asks for motorists to avoid this area until the work is completed.
Additional principal for Haleyville Elementary proposed
HCS Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland talks to the board in a work session about the proposal of hiring a new assistant principal at the elementary school, to work with current administrators. From left, board members Brian Vickery, Beth McAlpine, Donna Jones, Chad Tidwell, Boo Haughton and Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt.
HALEYVILLE - As personnel adjustments are being made over the next month at Haleyville City Schools, the idea for an additional elementary assistant principal to work with the existing principals has been brought to the table for discussion.
Highway 13 Yard Sale set for April 1
WINSTON COUNTY - The annual Highway 13 yard sale is planned for Saturday, April 1. The yard sale will go from Natural Bridge to Delmar and will take place all day.
