HES Back to School Parade provides excitement, motivation for a new year
Elementary teachers cheer and wave, greeting students as they ride by in the Back to School parade, held on Thursday, Aug. 13 a week before school starts.
HALEYVILLE - Cheers, friendly faces and waves set a festive and positive atmosphere for the start of Haleyville Elementary School, which will be this Thursday, Aug. 20.
School buses to serve as internet hot spots
Winston County Schools Transportation Supervisor Jeff Scott cleans bus seats in preparation for the new school year.
WINSTON COUNTY - As a certain percentage of students across the county are preparing for virtual or remote learning formats amid the COVID-19 pandemic, educators are admitting the process is throwing them quite a learning curve, as well.
Arley man drowns
HOUSTON - A 39-year-old Arley man lost his life Monday morning, Aug. 10, when he reportedly fell out of his boat, leaving it circling in the lake.
Fire departments receive state funds
Back row from left: James Rickett, Arley; Code Wakefield, Lynn; Brandon Lewis, Double Springs; Jeff Marksberry, Central; Mike Crooks, Addison and Casey Hammack, Alabama Forestry Commission. Front row, Terry Tidwell, Black Pond; Roger Watts, Ashridge; Wade Hess, Haleyville and Ray Cantrell, Delmar. Kneeling are Estes and Wadsworth. Not shown are representatives from Helicon and Pebble fire departments.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Fire Fighters Association met at the Double Springs Municipal Building Tuesday, July 28, for their monthly meeting. Before the business meeting, State Representatives Tracy Estes and Tim Wadsworth distributed checks to each fire department.
Town of Lynn makes $3,000 donation to school for football helmet reconditioning
LYNN - Fall is approaching and with it comes time for high school football. One of the main pieces of protective equipment is the helmet, used to combat concussions in the contact sport. Helmets are required to be reconditioned every two years, and Lynn High School will need to have theirs ready before football begins.
Haleyville community blood drive Aug. 19
HALEYVILLE - The City of Haleyville will host a community blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the saferoom underneath Haleyville City Hall.
American Legion taking orders for banner program
HALEYVILLE - The American Legion Whitehead Post 33 Auxiliary in Haleyville is taking orders this month for their banner program.
Farmer’s Market vouchers still available
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Extension Office still has access to vouchers for totaling $30 for persons 60 and older to use at farmer’s markets across the state, including the one here in Haleyville. However, they are available on a first come, first served, basis, so interested seniors need to apply now.
A call for unity in Bear Creek from local pastor
Local pastor Ricky White brings a message of unity and love to Bear Creek during the town council meeting.
BEAR CREEK - Local pastor Ricky White had some strong words of advice and encouragement for Bear Creek residents before he led the Bear Creek Town Council and members of the public in attendance in prayer at the beginning of the Monday, Aug. 3 meeting.
Alabama Power to provide customers credits on bills
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama Power customers will receive a nice surprise on their bills in October. The Alabama Public Service Commission recently approved Alabama Power to provide a total $100 million in credits to customers. The typical Alabama Power customer will receive a $25 credit in October.
Hayes family reunion canceled for 2020
ADDISON - The Hayes family reunion, which was scheduled to take place on Sept. 13, in Addison, has had to be canceled for this year. Organizers plan and hope to resume the family reunion in 2021.
Avoid the knock: Complete the census
The above graph shows the census response rate of residents in Winston County’s municipalities as of press time Aug. 2, as well as Bear Creek and Marion County. The state’s response rate is also represented. It should be noted that Natural Bridge’s response rate most likely appears low due to its small population.
WINSTON COUNTY - Time has nearly run out for those who have not responded to the 2020 Census.
Mask mandate not a muffled matter during county commission meeting
Winston County Probate Judge Sheila Moore and Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes discuss the mask ordinance after the commission meeting.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Very few people actually enjoy wearing a facial covering to keep down the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and some defy any mandates, but those choices are trivial when it comes to the current state mandate requiring facial coverings be worn.
Lack of county road signs and road condition topics at Black Pond
A 1,200 foot section of County Road 8 will be fixed before striping. The road will be complete at this point.
BLACK POND - When a first responder is dispatched, one of the most vital items is information. An address is imperative for those first responders, whether fire, police or medical. Unfortunately, for those not familiar with the area, be it dispatch or the responder, problems arise when the address cannot be located. One major problem with this is the stealing of county road signs.
Veterans of Foreign Wars to meet Monday
DELMAR -Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4543 and Auxiliary will meet Monday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m...
Granny Wakefield family reunion canceled this year
NATURAL BRIDGE - The Granny Wakefield family reunion, which is typically scheduled for the Saturday before the second Sunday in August, has been regrettably canceled for 2020, organizers said. Hopefully, the reunion will get to take place again next year.
Former Arley Mayor passes away
Former Arley Mayor Brent Harbison
ARLEY - Former Arley Mayor Brent Harbison passed away Monday, Aug. 3. He served as Mayor of Arley from 1972-1984 and played a vital part in the town's success in many different areas.
Much more about Harbison's life, family and accomplishments can be read now on our obituaries page.
HCS board approves personnel items in early morning meeting
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Board of Education, during an early morning meeting Monday, Aug. 3, approved several personnel items as the Aug. 20 start of school moves closer and inservice for personnel began that day.
Clerk from Haleyville City Hall tests positive for COVID-19, 2 other clerks awaiting results
HALEYVILLE - The left side of the City Hall building, where people enter to do business, was locked from general public access for two days, while it was determined that a clerk has tested positive for COVID-19 and two other clerks are also in quarantine but awaiting test results.