Qualifying for Haleyville Board of Education election begins July 2
HALEYVILLE - Qualifying begins Tuesday, July 2, for those seeking seats on the Haleyville Board of Education.
Public invited to hear James Spann speak in Double Springs
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Meteorologist James Spann will speak at Double Springs Public Library on Tuesday, July 2, from 10-11 a.m., during a session of the library's summer reading program.
Parade, music and fireworks in Addison July 4
Addison Police Chief Luke Sheppard and Town Clerk Cindy Luker display T-shirts created for the town’s July 4, festival. (Courtesy photo)
ADDISON - The old saying is everyone loves a parade.
New law gives police new tool to combat distracted driving
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama’s “hands-free” law, which largely prohibits holding a cell phone or other “wireless telecommunications device” or using one without hands-free technology while driving, went into full effect June 15, following a one-year grace period during violations resulted in warnings rather than citations.
Friendship Festival in Bear Creek July 6
Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor and Town Clerk Kay Wiginton show T-shirts for the Friendship Festival celebrating Independence Day that are available for purchase.
BEAR CREEK - Patriotism will be front and center in Bear Creek on Saturday, July 6, as the town holds its annual Friendship Festival at Twin Forks Park, located off of County Highway 79.
Town officials are preparing for the largest crowd in years to come out for the live music, arts, crafts, food vendors and car show, capped off by at least a 30-minute fireworks show that night, Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor said.
Fireworks show in Double Springs July 4
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Town of Double Springs will celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, at 9 p.m. with a fireworks show at the ball fields located off Highway 195, noted Crystal Till of Community Unity, which is helping coordinate the event.
First responders get new dispatch system
Shown celebrating the Computer Aided Dispatch System for the City of Haleyville, from left, Travis Pruitt, director of Computer Aided Dispatch operations; Zack Perkins, public safety training officer; Scott Wright, technical marketing manager; Neal Brooks, accounts manager; Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri; Police Chief Rodney Lewis; Haleyville Firefighter Jeff Postell and Dan Barcus, project manager for Southern Software of Southern Pines, N.C.
HALEYVILLE - A Computer Aided Dispatch System will not only provide the latest updates in technology for Haleyville dispatchers, in sending out first responders more quickly, but also ensure better safety for those first responders.
Local students graduate from UA
TUSCALOOSA - A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of Alabama has proven to provide an abundant return on investment for graduates, setting the stage for legendary careers while also creating priceless experiences and memories.
Local students make Wallace State dean’s list
HANCEVILLE - The following local students made the dean’s list at Wallace State Community College for the 2024 spring semester...
Local students make West Alabama dean’s list
WINSTON COUNTY - The following local students were named to the University of West Alabama dean’s list for the spring, 2024 semester...
King named to Lee University dean’s list
CLEVELAND - Anna King, of Nauvoo, was named tot he dean’s list at Lee University for spring semester 2024.
Lunch and Learn series to begin at Arley Public Library
ARLEY - Winston County Extension Coordinator Zach Brannon will speak at the first of three free Lunch and Learn events being sponsored by the Arley Women's Club at Arley Public Library on Monday, June 24, from 12-1 p.m.
Tucker retiring as DSES principal to become Wild Alabama executive director
Heather Tucker, right, is retiring as Double Springs Elementary School principal and has accepted the position of executive director of Wild Alabama, replacing Maggie Johnston, left, who is retiring.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Major personnel changes are taking place for both Double Springs Elementary School and Wild Alabama.
Nanney new Lynn Elementary principal
New Lynn Elementary Principal Michael Nanney, left, is replacing Brad Alsup, right who will now be working as director of alternative school and truancy for Winston County Schools.
LYNN - Lynn Elementary School is getting a new principal.
Local students make Wallace State president’s list
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the outstanding students who were named to the president’s list for the spring, 2024 semester.
Local students make honors lists for University of Alabama spring semester
WINSTON COUNTY - The University of Alabama has released its spring semester 2024 president’s and dean’s lists.
Byler Road Project topic for WCGS meeting June 18
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Byler Road Historian Joel Mize will be the guest speaker for the Winston County Genealogical Society meeting Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Winston County Archives, located across from the Winston County Courthouse on Highway 195 in Double Springs.
Discrepancies found in Winston County Board of Education audit
Denise H. Olive, auditor with the Examiners of Public Accounts, reported two financial discrepancies in Winston County Schools' 2022-2023 audit.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Over $1 million in financial discrepancies were noted in a report of the Winston County Schools audit for 2022-2023.
Two major findings of the Winston County Schools audit for the period of 2022-2023 showed over $932,000 in financial transactions not recorded, as well as over $301,000 expended for bus fuel without letting bids, according to a summary of the audit findings.
Phillips High School principal retiring
Dr. Al Temple, Phillips High School principal, is retiring. (Photo Courtesy of The Journal Record)
BEAR CREEK - Phillips High School Principal Dr. Al Temple is retiring. The Marion County Board of Education certified his resignation due to retirement, effective July 1, at its May 10 meeting.
Industrial Development Authority seeking new coordinator
Winston County Industrial Development Authority members, clockwise from bottom left, Ken Sunseri, Melinda Weaver, Ellan Oliver, Roger Hayes, Nicholas Bailes, Bobby Everett, Attorney Jeff Mobley and Chairman Horace Moore.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The procedure is underway to hire a new coordinator for the Winston County Industrial Development Authority, after the now-former director’s contract was ended by the IDA several months ago.