Haleyville Middle School principal retiring

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, left, shakes hands with Haleyville Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson after the Haleyville School Board approves Wilcoxson’s retirement, which will be effective July 1.

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, left, shakes hands with Haleyville Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson after the Haleyville School Board approves Wilcoxson’s retirement, which will be effective July 1.
HALEYVILLE - The retirement of long-time Haleyville Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson after over 30 years total service in education has created a vacancy that board members and administrators agree will be difficult to fill.

Haleyville Water Board raising tap, reconnect fees

The Haleyville Water and Sewer Board takes action to raise service fees relating to connection and reconnection of services. From left, board members Bobby Taylor, Brian Berry, Joey Harbin, Glen Roberts, Manager Lane Bates and Board Chairman Dr. Ray Boshell.

The Haleyville Water and Sewer Board takes action to raise service fees relating to connection and reconnection of services. From left, board members Bobby Taylor, Brian Berry, Joey Harbin, Glen Roberts, Manager Lane Bates and Board Chairman Dr. Ray Boshell.
HALEYVILLE - Costs for connecting water and sewer service in the City of Haleyville, as well as reconnection fees when services are discontinued for failure to pay a bill will increase effective June 1.

Beautification committee holds planning meeting

In attendance of the organizational meeting of the Haleyville Area Beautification Committee. Back row, from left, Bradley Tucker, Susan Crawford, Krista McKinney, Boo Brooks, Myra Sullivan, Erica Adams and Vicky Dean and Will Walker. Front row, from left, Evan Tidwell, Robin Milligan, Connie Cornelius, Leila Bass, Malinda Balentine, and Chad Fell.

In attendance of the organizational meeting of the Haleyville Area Beautification Committee. Back row, from left, Bradley Tucker, Susan Crawford, Krista McKinney, Boo Brooks, Myra Sullivan, Erica Adams and Vicky Dean and Will Walker. Front row, from left, Evan Tidwell, Robin Milligan, Connie Cornelius, Leila Bass, Malinda Balentine, and Chad Fell.
HALEYVILLE - A group of like-minded citizens planted some seeds in the form of ideas at the first meeting of the newly-formed Haleyville Area Beautification Committee, with the mission of sprucing up downtown in time for the city’s 9-1-1 festival the first weekend in June.

Nuisance ordinance now in effect

Jeff Mobley, left, attorney for the Town of Double Springs, goes over specifics in a proposed nuisance ordinance during a public hearing. Also shown is Double Springs Mayor Kim Miller and City Clerk Whitney Courington.

Jeff Mobley, left, attorney for the Town of Double Springs, goes over specifics in a proposed nuisance ordinance during a public hearing. Also shown is Double Springs Mayor Kim Miller and City Clerk Whitney Courington.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - oncerned residents have brought the issue of a nuisance property to the attention of the Double Springs Town Council the past few months, prompting the council to approve a public nuisance ordinance at its regular meeting Monday, March 9, after a public hearing filled with concerns, questions and discussion on the issue.

School systems strive to align calendars

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, left, and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott each former transportation directors for their districts, saw the need to align their school calendars to assist the bus transportation situation.

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, left, and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott each former transportation directors for their districts, saw the need to align their school calendars to assist the bus transportation situation.
WINSTON COUNTY - The first alignment of school calendars between Haleyville City and Winston County’s school systems in several years goes back to superintendents for each system having been transportation supervisors in the past, understanding that the county system provides buses for city school routes.

Alabama cottage food law training session set for April 14

HALEYVILLE - The Winston County Cooperative Extension Office will be sponsoring an Alabama cottage food law training class Tuesday, April 14, at 5 p.m. at The Downtown Exchange, locate at 800 20th Street in Haleyville.
The class cost is $25.  To register, go to https://www.aces.edu/go.WinstonCFL26.
All interested persons are welcome to register. 

Plans to beautify Haleyville growing

Shown at the Friday, March 6, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, announcing the formation of a new gardening club or beautification committee, from left, committee member Will Walker, Chamber President Mike Evans, Zack Brannon with the Winston County Cooperative Extension Office, which has offered a partnership in the efforts and committee members Carla Waldrep and Vicky Dean.

Shown at the Friday, March 6, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, announcing the formation of a new gardening club or beautification committee, from left, committee member Will Walker, Chamber President Mike Evans, Zack Brannon with the Winston County Cooperative Extension Office, which has offered a partnership in the efforts and committee members Carla Waldrep and Vicky Dean.
HALEYVILLE - The City of Haleyville and the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce have literally provided some seed money, to help form a gardening or beautification committee, which plans to spruce up areas of downtown, as well as the welcome signs with flowers and landscaping.

Wray new Addison school resource officer

From left, Addison High School Principal Scott Flynn, Addison Elementary Principal Cindy Hastings and new school resource officer Andrew Wray in the hallways of the high school.

From left, Addison High School Principal Scott Flynn, Addison Elementary Principal Cindy Hastings and new school resource officer Andrew Wray in the hallways of the high school.
ADDISON - A long-time veteran of law enforcement has come on board as school resource officer for Addison Schools, with a positive outlook and enthusiasm that has endeared him to students from all grade levels already.

Haleyville Public Library windows to be replaced

Carla Waldep, librarian at the Haleyville Public Library, shows some of the windows to be replaced, thanks to a recent vote of the Haleyville City Council.

Carla Waldep, librarian at the Haleyville Public Library, shows some of the windows to be replaced, thanks to a recent vote of the Haleyville City Council.
HALEYVILLE - Leaking and older windows that have resulted in leaks and have fallen into disrepair through the years at the downtown Haleyville Public Library, will now be replaced, after the Haleyville City Council approved $37,583 for the project at their regular meeting, Tuesday, March 3.

Meek Lady Tigers celebrate historic season

The Meek Lady Tigers varsity basketball team. From left, Zarah Harden, Addisyn Williams, Zoe Hearn, Addie Cate Henderson, Sadie Bowling, Luisa Horn, Maci Lollar, Rilee Williams, Kylar Shehan and Abby Smith.

The Meek Lady Tigers varsity basketball team. From left, Zarah Harden, Addisyn Williams, Zoe Hearn, Addie Cate Henderson, Sadie Bowling, Luisa Horn, Maci Lollar, Rilee Williams, Kylar Shehan and Abby Smith.

By Johnna Bailey
Special to the
Alabamian
ARLEY - What an incredible season this has been for Winston County’s Meek Lady Tigers Basketball Team. The Lady Tiger’s have accomplished so many milestones.  
The record includes; most wins in School history, County Runner-Up, Area Champions, Sub-Region Champions, Sweet Sixteen and an appearance in the state’s Elite Eight.   
The Elite Eight match-up against Marion County was held at Wallace State Community College.  

Local students named University of South Alabama presidential scholars

The following local students were named to the president’s scholars list for the fall 2025 semester at the University of South Alabama.  The president's scholars list is limited to undergraduate students who achieve a grade point average of 4.0 during the full academic semester.

Nathaniel Carroll of Haleyville;
Kyndal Knight, of Haleyville;
Aynelise Vickery, of Phil Campbell.

 

Double Springs’ American Legion seeking help

Members of American Legion Post 184 and auxiliary recently meet at the post, located off Highway 278 in Double Springs, to go over major changes and efforts of bringing more members into the organization. From left, District Judge Advocate Tim Howard, Post 184 Commander Matthew Stanfield and Post 184 Member Jerry Hicks.

Members of American Legion Post 184 and auxiliary recently meet at the post, located off Highway 278 in Double Springs, to go over major changes and efforts of bringing more members into the organization. From left, District Judge Advocate Tim Howard, Post 184 Commander Matthew Stanfield and Post 184 Member Jerry Hicks.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - American Legion Post 184 in Double Springs is undergoing major changes, not only in leadership but in ways to rebuild the legion through various programs and fundraisers to help meet current needs such as a lack of heating at the post building.
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