Here are the local football scores for Friday, September 15, 2023:

Hackleburg 32, Addison 28

Dora 42, Haleyville 20

Lynn 36, Sumiton Christian 0

Colbert Heights 30, Meek 28

Cherokee 62, Phillips 20

Sulligent 34, Winston County 28

HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Elementary School will be holding informational sessions for parents regarding the Alabama Literacy Act next week.

HALEYVILLE - The issue of free internet access attracting people to downtown Haleyville to hang out, including persons who are possibly using drugs or are homeless, was brought to the ears of the Haleyville City Council by concerned residents Sept. 5.

LAKESHORE - The goal of funding announcements - both recently and forthcoming - for the Looney’s Amphitheater and Culture Center, is to focus on relieving debt incurred from renovations, so the focus can be on art-related programs and services for the county and area.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Since funding that school systems have been receiving through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief will be ending in 2024, school officials are asking if funding will continue for personnel paid by ESSER funds.

JACKSONVILLE - Jacksonville State University held its summer commencement ceremony August 4, with two local students graduating.

Here are the local high school football scores for Friday, Sept. 8:

Addison 54, Cherokee 6

Haleyville 36, Cordova 21

Alabama Christian 30, Lynn 20

Meek 52, Waterloo 14

Shoals Christian 52, Phillips 7

Winston County 63, Carbon Hill 28

 

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Phone issues for Winston County governmental departments have been plaguing the county for over two weeks now, and there is still no solution as of Wednesday, Sept. 6.

WINSTON COUNTY - The Geological Survey of Alabama is reporting that a magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred in Winston County Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6 a.m. approximately 8.5 miles north of Double Springs in the Bankhead National Forest.  The quake was detected over 4 miles below ground.

 

HALEYVILLE - Progress toward restoring County Road 54 near Haleyville after a large section of the road collapsed over a year has been very slow, due to a number of factors, the Winston County Commission told the Alabamian.

WINSTON COUNTY - Funds Winston County is receiving under the Rebuild Alabama program have paved the way for much needed improvements, to the tune of $1.4 million.

ADDISON - The American Legion motto is “Veterans Strengthening America’, and the veterans who attend Post 106 of the American Legion in Addison are living up to that mantra in their community through their hard work. They are also wanting other veterans to join them.

ARLEY - The new Arley Women’s Club officers and directors, who assumed their roles in July and will serve two-year terms, have new projects planned for the coming years.

HALEYVILLE - For those driving through Haleyville wondering what the reason is for all the gold ribbons and bows hanging around town, it’s a very important reason.

WINSTON COUNTY - A new law regarding procedures that notaries must follow, whether they are applying for or renewing their licenses went into effect Sept. 1.

DOUBLE SPRINGS -  Due to ongoing issues with the landlines at the Winston County Courthouse in Double Springs, a new number has been put in place for those needing to call dispatch at the Winston County Sheriff's Office.  To reach dispatch, please call (205) 272-1080.

The Alabamian is working on this story and will have much more in our edition Sept. 13.

Here are the football scores for games played in the Alabamian's coverage area Friday, Sept. 1.

Addison 50, Vina 0

Winfield 26, Haleyville 14

Lynn 54, Marion County 18

Hackleburg 24, Meek 8

Tharptown 22, Phillips 15

East Lawrence 20, Winston County 16

ADDISON - Luke Sheppard, Addison’s new chief of police, brings nearly 18 years of law enforcement experience and a commitment to helping others to the position.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County Schools will hold their two required budget hearings for the upcoming fiscal year beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 3 p.m. at the Winston County Board of Education Building...

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Street and Sanitation Department will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day.  Therefore, there will be no trash collection on that date.
Monday’s route will be collected on Tuesday, Sept. 5, along with the regular Tuesday route.