Mixed commission vote levies 2 mill tax

Discussing the two mill tax issue at their Monday, Feb. 26 meeting are, from left, Commissioner David Cummings, Chairman Roger Hayes and Commissioner Bobby Everett. Also shown is Administrative Clerk Judy Burnett.

Discussing the two mill tax issue at their Monday, Feb. 26 meeting are, from left, Commissioner David Cummings, Chairman Roger Hayes and Commissioner Bobby Everett. Also shown is Administrative Clerk Judy Burnett.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A vote was mixed by the Winston County Commission at their regular meeting Monday morning, Feb. 26, to levy a two mill tax on taxable property for hospital and public health purposes.

Natural Bridge Dollar General opens with fanfare

Natural Bridge Mayor Pete Parrish is ready to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony attended by local, state, federal officials as well as store employees.

Natural Bridge Mayor Pete Parrish is ready to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony attended by local, state, federal officials as well as store employees.
NATURAL BRIDGE - The official grand opening of the Dollar General store in Natural Bridge was attended with much fanfare Saturday morning, Feb. 24, not only by anxious residents but also local, state and federal officials as well as store employees.

Marcum 2018 Queen of Hearts

2018 Queen of Hearts Samantha Marcum and her court.

The 2018 Winston County High School Queen of Hearts and her court. From l-r: Kady Bonds, third alternate; Kyla Champion, first alternate; Queen of Hearts Samantha Marcum; Ella Moore, second alternate and Katie Lewis, fourth alternate.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Samantha Marcum, a junior at Winston County High School, was crowned the 2018 Queen of Hearts Saturday, Feb. 24 during the annual pageant.

Wright crowned 2018 Princess of Hearts

2018 WCHS Princess of Hearts Olivia Wright and her court.

The 2018 Princess of Hearts and her court. From l-r: Jordan Jackson, third alternate; Bailey Kelley, first alternate; Princess of Hearts Olivia Wright, Presley Hope Cornelius, second alternate and Kaleigh Phelps, fourth alternate.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Olivia Wright, a 7th grader at Double Springs Middle School, was crowned the 2018 Princess of Hearts in the annual pageant Saturday, Feb. 24.

Byler Road Tour will be recognized Alabama 200 event

Joel Mize speaks about the history of John Byler, the Byler Road and what can be expected on the upcoming tour during the Feb. 20, meeting of the Winston County Genealogical Society.

Joel Mize speaks about the history of John Byler, the Byler Road and what can be expected on the upcoming tour during the Feb. 20, meeting of the Winston County Genealogical Society.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Joel Mize, guest speaker at the Feb. 20, Winston County Genealogical Society meeting in Double Springs, is preparing a guided convoy tour for historic Byler Road on Saturday, Mar. 17, nearly 200 years after its inception.

9-1-1 goes to Washington

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri, left, and National Emergency Numbers Association CEO Brian Fontes with the red telephone used for the first 9-1-1 call in the nation in Haleyville 50 years ago.

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri, left, and National Emergency Numbers Association CEO Brian Fontes with the red telephone used for the first 9-1-1 call in the nation in Haleyville 50 years ago.
HALEYVILLE - All eyes were on Haleyville, Alabama, last week as all conversations from national officials were centered on the birthplace of the nation’s first emergency 9-1-1 call made there, during a grand celebration...

Lynn has cabin fever

Shown on the manufacturing floor of the newly opened Alabama Custom Cabins are Owner Tim Canida, right, and Lynn Mayor Jeff Stokes.

Shown on the manufacturing floor of the newly opened Alabama Custom Cabins are Owner Tim Canida, right, and Lynn Mayor Jeff Stokes.
LYNN - The town of Lynn proudly announces the addition of a new manufacturing facility housed in the former Southern Home buildings located at the corner of Heck Street and County Road 59.

Legislators answer the public's questions at Meet and Greet

tate legislators in attendance representing Winston County at the Meet and Greet event Monday night, Feb. 19, from left, Senators Paul Bussman and Greg Reed and Representatives Tim Wadsworth and Mike Millican. Representative Ken Johnson was unable to attend.

State legislators in attendance representing Winston County at the Meet and Greet event Monday night, Feb. 19, from left, Senators Paul Bussman and Greg Reed and Representatives Tim Wadsworth and Mike Millican. Representative Ken Johnson was unable to attend.
HALEYVILLE - State legislators representing Winston County turned out Monday night, Feb. 19, for the annual Meet and Greet event sponsored by the Haleyville Civitan Club at the middle school.

Millican honored at Monday night Meet and Greet

Donna Jones, member of the Haleyville Board of Education, who is past president of the Haleyville Education Association, presents a special award to State Representative Mike Millican for his years of service toward educational issues.

Donna Jones, member of the Haleyville Board of Education, who is past president of the Haleyville Education Association, presents a special award to State Representative Mike Millican for his years of service toward educational issues.
HALEYVILLE - State Representative Mike Millican received a special honor from the Alabama Education Association for his leadership on issues involving education during his past 28 years in office.

Bear Creek Civitans hold planning meeting for annual Relay For Life bake sale

Bear Creek Civitans met at the Bobby Bishop Community Center Monday, Feb. 19, to begin planning the annual Relay For Life bake sale set March 29-30. From left are: Debby Aderholt, Sue Foster, Joan Dees, Francis Shirley, Bobbie Cofield, Mary Lou Mann and Freddy Tidwell.

Bear Creek Civitans met at the Bobby Bishop Community Center Monday, Feb. 19, to begin planning the annual Relay For Life bake sale set March 29-30. From left are: Debby Aderholt, Sue Foster, Joan Dees, Francis Shirley, Bobbie Cofield, Mary Lou Mann and Freddy Tidwell.

BEAR CREEK  - Names were read off as rolls of honor as the Bear Creek Civitan members met at the Bobby Bishop Community Center in Bear Creek to kick-off planning the annual Relay For Life bake sale. The event is slated for Thursday, March 29, and Friday, March 30, at the community Center.
It will be a great opportunity to get your desserts for Easter weekend. Delicious cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, breads and more will be available.

 

HES upgrades security

Shown at the newly added security feature at Haleyville Elementary are HCS Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland, secretary and greeter Shelia Gamble and Elementary Principal Christy Bice.

Shown at the newly added security feature at Haleyville Elementary are HCS Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland, secretary and greeter Shelia Gamble and Elementary Principal Christy Bice.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Elementary School has upgraded security features by providing a greeter at the left entrance door at the front of the school.

Election of officers results in BCDA board turnover

Newly elected officers of the BCDA board are Jeff Mobley as board vice chairman and Connie Morrison as board chairperson.Judge Roy Moore, who was absent from the meeting, was kept as BCDA secretary

Newly elected officers of the BCDA board are Jeff Mobley as board vice chairman and Connie Morrison as board chairperson. Franklin County Probate Judge Barry Moore, who was absent from the meeting, was kept as BCDA secretary.
HODGES - Election of officers for the year at the Friday, Feb. 9, meeting of the Bear Creek Development caused a complete board turnover with five votes going for Connie Morrison as chairperson.

Cinderella's Closet seeks help with prom dresses

Pictured from left are HHS Principal Dr. Erica McCoy, counselors Stacie Temple and Jennifer Rains with some of the dresses that already been donated.

Pictured from left are HHS Principal Dr. Erika McCoy, counselors Stacie Temple and Jennifer Rains with some of the dresses that already been donated.

HALEYVILLE - Clean out those closets and make a donation to Cinderella's Closet at Haleyville High School. Formal dresses, shoes and jewelry are being gathered to help young ladies for the prom season. Contact Haleyville High School if you can help with this project at 205-486-3122. 

Fire at The Galley Restaurant

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri, left, and Galley Restaurant owner Venita Armstrong Hamrick watch as firefighters battle the blaze.

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri, left, and Galley Restaurant owner Venita Armstrong Hamrick watch as firefighters battle the blaze.

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Fire Department, with assistance from Bear Creek, Craft and Delmar, were on the scene of a fire at the Galley Restaurant on Highway 13 South Wednesday night into Thursday morning, Feb. 8.   Owner Venita Armstrong Hamrick reported that the fire was at the rear of the restaurant.  The extent of damage is being determined.

Bands announced for 911 Festival

HALEYVILLE -  The  long awaited official announcement of the bands performing in the Haleyville 911 Festival Friday, June 1 is headlined by Craig Morgan. The remaining lineup leading up to Morgan’s headline act will start with Austin Lewis followed by Trinecia Hall Butler & the band Tremayne, followed by the ROCK sound from Handshake Promise followed by Red Marlow.

Principals boast high student academics, achievements

Haleyville High School Principal Dr. Erika McCoy proudly gives a report on high student performance. Also shown is HCS Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.

Haleyville High School Principal Dr. Erika McCoy proudly gives a report on high student performance. Also shown is HCS Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland.

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Board of Education meeting was full of accolades for student achievement, including a report proudly given by High School Principal Dr. Erika McCoy, who honored certain students for the highest Growth Target Rates on their academic progress on Jan. 22.

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