Proposed amendments explained in detail
WINSTON COUNTY - The general election will soon be here on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Helicon’s echoes of the past retold
Shown is a former building of Liberty Baptist Church. The photo is courtesy of The Progressive Farmer magazine, December 1949 issue.
HELICON - Ivonell McCormick Sellers grew up in Helicon...
Cattle Owners Vote This Week to Continue Alabama Beef Checkoff Program
WINSTON COUNTY - Cattle owners in Alabama will have the opportunity to vote yes or no to continue a voluntary self-help checkoff program on Wednesday, October 24.
Truck stolen from Better Built Trailers in Double Springs
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A vehicle was stolen from a local business last week, and police and the business owners are needing the public's health locating it.
A white 2007 GMC four-wheel drive truck with a flatbed was stolen from Better Built Trailers, in Double Springs sometime during the evening hours of Thursday, Oct. 18. The single wheel truck has a custom cab light bar on top of it.
If spotted, please contact the Double Springs Police Department at 205-489-5115.
Children’s advocacy center opens in Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A children’s advocacy center is now open in Winston County and is expected to be a great benefit to children who are abused or neglected.
Unhappy voters come to Commission
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Voters are expressing grievance, some even saying they are being discriminated against in the voting process, since the precinct lines have changed due to the latest census, meaning some voters are now at a different polling site than where they have traditionally voted.
One arrest in threat made against DHR
Ricky Baughn Keeler
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A Nauvoo man was arrested after making a terrorist threat, based on at least two separate incidents, where he threatened bodily harm to a case worker with the Winston County Department of Human Resources...
New equipment helps Double Springs FD save lives
The new set of Jaws of Life purchased for the department features the strongest technology in both cutting and spreading devices, as shown here by Fire Chief Allen Ward, left, and Lt. Erik Gilbreath.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Double Springs Fire Department is ready to roll with new equipment that will greatly benefit them, especially fighting fires in more rural areas.
Phil Campbell man dies in crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY - A Phil Campbell man died Tuesday evening in a one-vehicle crash in Franklin County.
Lynn applies for fire equipment grant
LYNN - The Town of Lynn has applied for a grant to help with firefighting suits, Mayor Jeff Stokes explained at the regular town meeting on Monday, Oct. 15.
Haleyville Rescue Squad to take hurricane relief supplies to hard-hit rural Florida
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Rescue Squad is collecting donations all week, with plans to leave out Saturday for areas of rural Florida that were hit hard by Hurricane Michael.
Burglary suspect breaks through back wall into Delmar Quick Stop
Lt. Tim Steien, investigator with the Haleyville Police Department, inspects the hole where the suspect gained access into the store during the break-in and theft incident.
DELMAR - A suspect tore a hole in the back wall of Delmar Quick Stop early Friday morning, Oct. 12, in order to gain access into the store, where all of the cigarettes were cleaned out as well as all of the cash taken from the store’s ATM machine.
Key Haleyville tax figures up for FY 2018
HALEYVILLE - Mayor Ken Sunseri had good financial news to report to the Haleyville City Council during the Oct. 1, meeting.
Jerry Perkins retires from manufactured housing career
Jerry Perkins sits in front of his children and grandchildren. From left, Carter Perkins, Jami Perkins holding Penelope, Lashae Berry, Jessica McDonald and Hilrye and Ruby Baker.
HALEYVILLE - What began by working on the assembly floor of a manufactured home plant in 1963, eventually led to retirement 55 years later as owner of a company.
Tons of trash plucked from shore
Clockwise from left are Kerri Roberts, Kathy and Jackie Phelps, Charlotte Dougherty and Brian and Lou Kuntz.
CRANE HILL - What do combs, toothbrushes, unopened bottles of water, unopened bottles of oil, tires, rubber snakes, aerosol cans, plastic bags, light bulbs, tarps, chairs, rope, bobbers and barrels have in common?
Community Action looking for seniors in need of help with electric bills
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Community Action in Double Springs is currently looking for seniors aged 60 and older, as well as persons who are on disability who are having problems playing their electric bills.
Those who fall under this category and believe they may qualify can call 205-489-5448 for more information.
Car crashes into Goar's Market
A car crashes into the entrance of Goar's Market in Haleyville.
HALEYVILLE - Emergency responders and city officials swarmed the scene at Goar’s supermarket Monday morning, Oct. 8, after a vehicle crashed through the south entrance door, scattering debris and alarming store personnel and customers.
Man arrested after active meth lab found on stolen four-wheeler at Phillips School
Tommy Levi Lolley, 27, of Phil Campbell, is placed into the patrol car at the scene of the bust at Phillips School Thursday, Oct. 4.
BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Police Department was at the right place at the right time, when they caught a man on a stolen four wheeler in possession of an active methamphetamine lab and firearms in the parking lot in the presence of students at Phillips School.
3 arrested in counterfeit check scheme
Lt. Tim Steien with the Haleyville Police Department, examines the counterfeit checks.
HALEYVILLE - Three people have been nabbed in a counterfeit check scheme affecting not just Haleyville but several northwest Alabama communities, where the individuals were attempting to cash bogus company checks while being in possession of bogus personal checks.
Preston chosen Bear Creek Mayor Pro Tem
Bear Creek Town Council Member Jimmy Preston, far right, who was named as mayor pro tem, talks to the crowd attending the council's special called meeting, about the town being transparent and everyone working together. Council members from left, Daniel Green, Chris Hyde, James Loden and Chris Gillum.
BEAR CREEK - After a one hour executive session, the Bear Creek Town Council voted by majority to name Jimmy Preston as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Connie Morrison who resigned earlier that day on Wednesday, October 3.
Florida fire leads local business to offer helping hand
Adam Baker, Terry Baker and Owen Oliver work on installing equipment in the sawmill in Lawtey, Florida.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Local business owner Terry Baker and his sons Adam Baker and Owen Oliver, of Baker Millwright and Maintenance, have been giving a helping hand not only in Winston County but all over the southeast.
Terry admitted to Oklahoma State Veterinary Program
Ashley Terry
HALEYVILLE - Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences recently welcomed 106 members of the Class of 2022. Among those admitted to OSU’s DVM program was Ashley Terry, of Haleyville.
U.S. Census Bureau Now Hiring Workers for 2020 Census in Alabama
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama residents looking for some extra income may have a great opportunity to help their country, their state and earn a little extra money all at the same time with a federal job related to the 2020 census in Alabama.
NW-SCC receives highest marks following on-site reaccreditation visit
President Dr. Glenda Colagross
MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL - Northwest-Shoals Community College was found to be in complete compliance, with no findings or recommendations, at the conclusion of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges on-site reaffirmation of accreditation visit recently.
Absentee voting is underway for Nov. 6 general election
WINSTON COUNTY - Absentee voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 6, general election began on Sept. 22, and the last day for voters to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 22.
Twelve 2020 yellow and blacks with a/c set to arrive next year
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Twelve brand new 2020 model school buses have been purchased by the Winston County Board of Education and is set to arrive by the beginning of the next school year.
School resource officer for HCS could be in place Oct. 1
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville City Council approved a measure during their Monday, Sept. 17, meeting that will place Haleyville City Schools on track to have a School Resource Officer by Oct. 1.
Garner new STEAM Coordinator for Haleyville City Schools
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools has traditionally been known as a progressive school not just in their facilities but in their programs and studies, so the school is literally “full steam ahead” over a new concept, hiring a new coordinator to help in the efforts.
Winston County Smith Lake Advocacy will sponsor cleanup Oct. 4
Advocacy officers from left are Lu Cruce, secretary; Jim Eason, president; Kenny Kilpatrick, vice president and Charlotte Doughterty, treasurer.
ARLEY - The Winston County Smith Lake Advocacy Group, Inc. will sponsor a lake cleanup for one day on Thursday, Oct. 4, it was learned at the meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11.
New Lakeland COO says hospital has great potential
New Chief Operating Officer Ashley Pool of Lakeland Community Hospital started her first day on the job Sept. 5.
HALEYVILLE - First days on the job can be tough but not for the new Chief Operating Officer Ashley Pool at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Haleyville officials questioned about Corsicana facility closing
HALEYVILLE - The closure of Corsicana Bedding in Haleyville was a topic of discussion near the end of the Haleyville City Council’s Sept. 17, meeting, with some of the points made during the meeting disputed by Corsicana corporate officials.
Empty Bowls to benefit two local non-profits
MHS students help with Empty Bowls each year. Shown back row from left, Sky Heath, Suzie Feist, Destiney Briscoe, Madeline Murrah. Front, Diane Sharron of the pottery workshop, students Kaylee Elliott and Paige Frederick.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Empty Bowls and full hearts will be the case when hundreds of people gather Thursday, Oct. 11, to enjoy hearty fellowship and a variety of delectable soups while raising funds to help two worthy causes.
Suspect in Cullman County murder nabbed in traffic stop
ARLEY - A man indicted for murder in Cullman County was in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was driving through the Arley and was stopped by Arley Police Chief Jerry Cummings.
Lack of funding the problem
Special guests at the Tuesday, Sept. 18, meeting of the Haleyville Civitan Club, from left, Steve Foshee of Tombigbee Electric Coop, U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri.
HALEYVILLE - High speed internet service is knocking on the door of Haleyville, but funding must first be secured before the project can proceed, noted Steve Foshee, who was keynote speaker along with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt at the Tuesday, Sept. 18 meeting of the Haleyville Civitan Club.
Howie Lyons Serve with Pride for High School
Haleyville High School Principal Dr. Erika McCoy presents the Howie Lyons Serve with Pride award to student Tristan Carter.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Board of Education has developed a new Serve with Pride award for their system with a different honoree chosen each month. For September, the award was given in honor of long time teacher and track coach Howie Lyons who retired from the system in 1996. The high school recipient for this Serve with Pride award was Tristan Carter, honored in a presentation by High School Principal Dr. Erika McCoy at the board's regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Howie Lyons Serve with Pride for Middle School
Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson presents the Howie Lyons Serve with Pride award to student Aynelise Vickery
HALEYVILLE - A new award presented this month by administrators from Haleyville City Schools was in honor of long time teacher and track coach Howie Lyons, who retired from the system in 1996. The award presented by Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson was to student Aynelise Vickery. The award was presented at the board of education's Tuesday, Sept. 25 meeting. A different honoree will be chosen each month.
Howie Lyons Serve with Pride for Haleyville Elementary
Haleyville Elementary Principal Christy Bice presents the Howie Lyons Serve with Pride award to student Boston Brewer
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville City Board of Education has developed a new line of service awards for their system, with a new honoree chosen this month. In September the Serve with Pride award was in honor of long time high school teacher and successful track coach Howie Lyons who retired from the system in 1996. Each month, administrators from each system will highlight a student deserving of Serve with Pride awards. Elementary Principal Christy Bice announced Boston Brewer as the elementary student at the board of education's regular session on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Police block Hwy. 13 for 18-wheeler fire at busy Haleyville intersection
An 18-wheeler caught fire at the intersection of Highways 13 and 195.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville police and fire were both dispatched to an 18-wheeler on fire at the intersection of Highways 195 and 13 near McDonald's.
For a time, police blocked Hwy. 13 and routed traffic down 20th Street.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
Hayes elected to Statewide Legislative Committee
Roger Hayes
MONTGOMERY - Winston County Commission Chair Roger Hayes has been elected to serve as a member of the 2018-2019 Legislative Committee of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama...
New employee for Lynn is full-time and with full benefits
LYNN - Joe Bell, who has been working part-time for the Town of Lynn, now has a permanent, full-time job, with all benefits, at the Lynn street and water departments. He was approved for hiring by the town council at their meeting on Monday, Sept. 17.
High Speed Internet Topic of Civitan Meeting
Speakers at the Haleyville Civitan Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 18, from left, Steve Foshee of Tombigbee Electric Coop, U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri.
HALEYVILLE - Steve Foshee of Tombigbee Electric Cooperative and U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt were keynote speakers at the Tuesday, Sept. 18, meeting of the Haleyville Civitan Club
Congressman Aderholt Visits Kith Kitchens Tuesday
Tyler Knight, left, national sales manager of Kith Kitchens, takes U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt and Mayor Ken Sunseri on a tour of the facilities Tuesday, Sept. 18.
HALEYVILLE - U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt joined Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri and officials with Kith Kitchens at the North Industrial Park, Tuesday, Sept. 18, to see first hand the product of federal funding the corporation has received through the years as part of the Smart Growth America program.
Remains of Double Springs woman found after fire
This is all that is left of a single wide manufactured home on County Road 3059 near Double Springs that was engulfed by fire Sept. 13. The remains of Kimberly Dotson, 39, of Double Springs, were found within the home.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The remains of a Double Springs woman were found in the rubble of her single wide manufactured home after a blaze destroyed the residence Thursday night, Sept. 13.
Line-up of events for Pat Buttram Day announced
Pat Buttram (photo courtesy of The Alabama Humanities Foundation)
ADDISON - In Addison, the second Saturday in October is dedicated to one of America’s best-known comic entertainers, Pat Buttram.
Fields sentenced to 25 years
Ashley Brooke Fields, who was found guilty of murder/felony murder after her trial ending Aug. 10, was sentenced Wednesday, Sept. 12, to 25 years in the state penitentiary. Escorting her out of the courthouse after the sentence is Attorney Michelle Mauldin of the defense team.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Ashley Brooke Fields, 26, of Arley, who was found guilty of murder/felony murder at the end of her 10-day murder trial, Aug. 10, was sentenced Wednesday afternoon
Addison Civitan Club planning for Pat Buttram Day
ADDISON - Addison Civitan Club met Aug. 30, at the Addison Community Center.
Senator Doug Jones to host information sessions for military academy nominations
WINSTON COUNTY - During the week of September 17-20, the Office of U.S. Senator Doug Jones will host informational sessions across Alabama for constituents who are interested in applying for a nomination to one of the five U.S. military service academies.
VFW gives water to five fire departments for 9/11 remembrance
Delmar VFW give away cases of water to area fire departments
DELMAR- Cases of water were given by the Delmar Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4543, to Lynn, Delmar, Bear Creek, Haleyville and Craft fire departments on the evening of Sept. 10.
Winston County a pilot program for new vehicle tag decals
Winston County Probate Judge Sheila Moore shows the new tag decal.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A new look is coming to the tag decals on the back of vehicles for Winston County, soon to be for all of Alabama. For now though, Winston County is a pilot county, among others, for issuing the month and year on one decal to be placed on the upper right corner of tags.
2nd Annual Double Springs City Fest was all-day event
For part of the Alabama Bicentennial celebration, “The Little Old Rock Building” in Double Springs had its centennial.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The second annual Double Springs City Fest was held Saturday, Sept. 8 and was bigger than last year according to event sponsor Crystal Till.