Haleyville Center of Technology celebrating DECA Week


Pictured are some of the members of the Haleyville Center of Technology's DECA Club. Front row, l-r: Ava Juan, Emma Parson, Alyson Crittenden, Club Sponsor Neina Middleton, Raegan Phillips, Macy Seymour, Audrey Sibley, Sophia Church, Kenslee Frederick, Olivia Farris, Jasmine Wilson, Ashley Clark, Kaitlyn Burleson, Karley Dozier, Bella Porter, Evelyn Kate Carroll and Karman Speakman. Middle row, l-r: Jacob Sims, Lily Tinch, Lily Rae Rushing, Anna Kate Bice, Bella Knight, Ampelia Luna, Anna Cornelius, Karlee Jones, Eliana Sanchez and Ann Marie Boyles. Back row, l-r: Neyser Mateo, Daiton Wolfgang, Cole Key, Samuel Head, Andrew Luna, JB Crumpton, Jackson Crook, Robert Mobley, Whitt Sutherland, Jon Walker Honey, Gavin West, Rome Yarbrough, Mac Wilcoxson, Brody Gravitt, Cade Burleson, Randy Calhoun, Gaspar Nicolas, Kyelan Wall, Gavin Yealock and Sam Long.
HALEYVILLE - Nov. 15-19 is DECA week, and the Haleyville Center of Technology's 82-member DECA Club is celebrating the organization's rich history, with planned activities each day this week.

Plan ahead to ensure your holiday turkey is ready to roast

WINSTON COUNTY - People across the nation are looking forward to a more normal holiday season this year. To keep this holiday safe and healthy, a food safety regional agent with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System says thaw your turkey correctly to ensure that foodborne illnesses do not show up at the Thanksgiving table.

Haleyville BOE seeks guidance on how to fill vacancy


The Haleyville Board of Education listens to advice from Mayor Ken Sunseri during a recent work session. Board members from left, Kris Burleson, Chad Tidwell, Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland, members Beth McAlpine, President Donna Jones and Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt.
HALEYVILLE - Members of the Haleyville Board of Education had questions for Mayor Ken Sunseri, a special guest at their Nov. 8, work session, about the steps that should be followed to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Barry Burleson.

Arley Women's Club receives grant


Front row, from left, Barb Wills, Arley Women’s Club president and Robert Tidwell, Cullman Electric Board Chairman and District 3 representative. Middle row, from left, Sheila Sizemore, District 2 representative; Lisa Weeks, District 5 representative and Lynda Carter, at-large representative. Back row, from left, Chad Alexander, District 8 representative; J. David Hembree, District 7 representative; Daryl Calvert, District 6 representative and Phillip Garrison, District 1 representative.
ARLEY - The Arley Women's Club recently received a $2,500 grant from Cullman Electric Cooperate and Co-Bank.

HPD accepting donations


Haleyville Police Chief Rodney Lewis encourages the public to donate to Kruzn for a Kure.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Police Department has chosen to support Kruzen for a Kure this No Shave November and is accepting donations from businesses and members of the public.

Haleyville high planning to go west for senior trip


Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed explains the itinerary of the proposed May 2022 senior trip out west to a group of seniors, from left, Antuan Blanco, Bella Knight, Melissa Boshell, Grant Wakefield, Brody Gravitt, Mac Wicoxson, Ashley Clark and Kaitlyn Burleson.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville High School Senior Class of 2022 will literally be going in a new direction when it comes to the school’s annual educational tour, which is being revamped after a two-year hiatus to include a different area of the country, filled with new experiences.

Misner appointed to Bear Creek Council


Pictured after the swearing-in ceremony are, from left, Bear Creek Town Council members Eric Mills, Alex Price and Eric Loden, Mayor Rob Taylor, council member Chris Hyde and newly appointed council member Tom Misner.
BEAR CREEK - Tom Misner, a local farmer, plans to bring his professional work ethic into his new position as a Bear Creek Town Council member.

Lynn's only bank to close


The Lynn branch of BankFirst, pictured above, will be closing its doors on December 31.
LYNN - Lynn town officials and residents have expressed a good deal of concern, after receiving a 90-day notice that their branch of BankFirst will be permanently closing at the end of the business day Dec. 31.

Dr. Ray Boshell appointed to Haleyville City Council


Dr. Ray Boshell is sworn in to the Haleyville City Council by Haleyville Municipal Judge Jonathan Lowe as Dr. Boshell's wife, Dr. Amy Boshell, holds the Bible.

HALEYVILLE - Dr. Ray Boshell was appointed to the Haleyville City Council for Place 4 during a swearing-in ceremony Monday, Oct. 27.
Boshell, who served as Haleyville's mayor from 1996-2000, is filling the seat vacated by Jonathan Bennett, who resigned after moving outside the Haleyville city limits.

 

Farley granted parole

WINSTON COUNTY - Marcus Craig Farley was granted parole Thursday, Oct. 21, by the Alabama Department of Pardons and Paroles.

Farley was sentenced in July of this year to five years in prison on second degree promoting prison contraband.  He is currently housed at the Childersburg Community Work Center.

Addison Lady Bulldogs state champs

BIRMINGHAM - Addison High School’s Lady Bulldogs posted a 25-17, 25-17, 25-19 victory over Orange Beach High School Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham to claim the school’s 13th state title at the Alabama High School Athletic Association's 51st State Volleyball Championships.