Meek Elementary School honor rolls
Double Springs Elementary School first nine weeks honor rolls
Hayes gives state-of-the-county address
Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes delivers the state-of-the-county address at the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Salvation Army bell ringers needed
Citizens vote down alcohol sales for Bear Creek
BEAR CREEK - Voters had their say in a special wet/dry referendum, giving a majority no vote to alcohol sales and distribution for the town of Bear Creek on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
No votes totaled 64, with yes votes totaling 40. A total 104 votes were cast. Watch an upcoming edition of the Alabamian for a more in-depth story.
Malfunctioning HVAC unit behind firefighters being dispatched to McDonald's
Everett bid a fond farewell during his last county commission meeting
Bobby Everett
Haleyville garbage pick up changes due to holiday
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Street and Sanitation has announced that no garbage will be picked up on Friday, November 11, due to the Veterans Day holiday. Fridays garbage will be picked up along with routes on Monday, November 14.
Gillum back on Bear Creek Council
Marion County District Judge Mark Hammitte administers the oath of office to incoming Bear Creek Council Member Chris Gillum while Mayor Rob Taylor watches.
Community Action Partnership receives grant to help with utility costs this winter
Rumors untrue
HALEYVILLE - The Alabamian has determined that rumors about the drug fentanyl having caused a poisoning at Haleyville City Schools are false, having checked with Police Chief Rodney Lewis.
Lewis explained that the police department responded to a 13-year-old experiencing a drug overdose, but the incident did not involve fentanyl, nor did the incident occur on a school campus or at any school-related activity or function.
Haleyville resident wants to start community band
Haleyville resident Jeff Underwood is hoping to start a community band in the city that would play in parades, at the Heart of Haleyville Park and other events.
Winston FOP starting from scratch this year for Toys for Tots
From left, Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore, Investigator Jacob Eward and Chief Deputy Caleb Snoddy with the small amount of toys that have already been received for this year’s drive. More donations are desperately needed.
DVFD's Trunk-or-Treat is this Sunday
Delmar Volunteer Fire Department's Trunk-or-Treat will be 4-6 p.m. (while supplies last) on Sunday, Oct. 23. All children are invited to participate. There is no charge for the event. The DVFD is located at 12185 Hwy. 13, south of Haleyville.
4-H Pig Squeal registration underway
WINSTON COUNTY - The Pig Squeal is a 4-H project in which kids aged 9-19 raise two pigs, starting Jan. 14, 2023, and then show one of them at the 4-H Pig Squeal Show and Auction on April 29, 2023. The pig will be processed before being delivered to the winning bidder. The deadline for registration is Nov. 14, 2022, and the registration fee is $150. Please see the flier below for additional requirements of the project and registration information. Contact Regional Extension Agent Dylan Gilbert at (205) 489-5376 for more information.
Halloween events to be held in Arley Oct. 25
ARLEY - Children are invited to trick-or-treat at the Arley Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 4-6 p.m. The Arley Women’s Club’s Trunk-or-Treat will start at 5 p.m. in Hamner Park. The movie Happy Halloween, Scooby Doo! will be shown in the park at around 6:30, once it gets dark. Admission will be free and so will the popcorn. Those attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and may feel free to wear a costume.
AlaHealth expands maternity services in Franklin and Lawrence counties
Bice makes dean's list at Palmer College of Chiropractic
HALEYVILLE - Brooklyn Bice, of Haleyville, has been named to the Summer 2022 quarter dean's list at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Florida Campus in Port Orange, Florida.
Sheriff’s Office warning about Fentanyl this Halloween
The candy-colored pills pictured above are actually Fentanyl, a powerful and potentially deadly opioid. The Winston County Sheriff’s Office is warning parents to closely look at their children’s Halloween candy, as Fentanyl is being manufactured and packaged to look like candy. (Courtesy photo)