Two contracts accepted at water board meeting
HALEYVILLE - Two contracts totaling more than $660,000 have been approved for sewer improvements.
NACOLG offering loans to small businesses
WINSTON COUNTY - Many small businesses - which have been suffering financially due to forced closures by the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic - are now beginning to reopen, but are still in need of financial assistance to cover their losses.
Hope 4 Haleyville parade gives encouragement to the front lines, first responders
Evelyn Kate Carroll displays an encouraging sign as the parade passes through Haleyville Saturday afternoon.
HALEYVILLE - A ray of light can shine through even the darkest of times.
A group of local residents united this past Saturday, May 2, to give hope and encouragement to not only those on the front lines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic but also older residents who have been seemingly shut off from the world during related restrictions.
The right way to wear and clean your cloth face mask, according to UAB
BIRMINGHAM - As businesses begin to reopen, many cities and states are requiring or encouraging people to wear cloth face masks while in public to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Arley Public Library offering free books in front of building
ARLEY - The Arley Public Library is not currently open, but there are books available for free in front of the building.
Haleyville BOE approves 3 teacher retirements Tuesday
HALEYVILLE - Three teacher retirements were approved by the Haleyville Board of Education during a teleconference meeting Tuesday night, April 28.
Looney’s Tavern severely vandalized
The front windows at the Dual Destiny Theater - part of the Looney's Tavern complex - are shattered, with vandals considered by police as the culprits.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The complex which formerly housed Looney’s Tavern Amphitheater, a site which drew many tourists for several years, was most recently the site of at least $10,000 worth of vandalism, which is being actively investigated by the Double Springs Police Department.
Non-traditional end of school year for career academy
DOUBLE SPRINGS - With the COVID-19 stirring up sickness, schools were closed in March by the Alabama State Department of Education. Homework packets were delivered to students, or they were completed online. What about the career and technical school? How will they be able to complete the year without the hands-on learning experience?
WCHS Drama Club wins region, now up for state award
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County High School Drama Club won its region in KinderVision's, The Greatest Save contest. Now they are vying for the state honor and $1,000.
Format changes for Crossroads Church of Christ decoration service
LYNN - Format of the annual decoration service this Sunday, May 3, at Crossroads Church of Christ, located off Highway 13 in the Lynn area, has been altered due to the new format of services at the church because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meals to Go resumes May 6 at Haleyville City Schools
HALEYVILLE - Meals to Go is resuming its drive-up food service at Haleyville City Schools for all children ages 18 and under today.
Family needs help after being displaced by fire
Firefighters from Ashridge and Double Springs departments check for hot spots after the main blaze is extinguished.
ASHRIDGE - A family, including two small children, lost everything they had and need the public’s help in starting over, after a raging blaze destroyed their home Friday morning, April 24.
Haleyville Elementary School third nine weeks honor rolls
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Elementary School has released its third nine weeks honor rolls...
Webb and Benefield inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
HALEYVILLE - Two Haleyville natives have recently been inducted into the nation's oldest collegiate honor society.
HHS Alumni Banquet canceled due to COVID-19
HALEYVILLE - This year marks the first time in the 69-year history of the Haleyville Alumni Association that the alumni luncheon has been canceled, but the decision was necessary amid the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting not just the area, but the state.
Double Springs appoints new council members
Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson, center, welcomes new council members Brittney Tucker and Andy McSpadden.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - After a 15-minute executive session discussing the good name and character of individuals, the Double Springs Town Council took action Monday, April 13, to fill two vacancies--one left by the death of Bill Hawkins, the other by the resignation of Bart Seymour.
New facility offering hope to domestic violence victims, as well as girls aging out of foster care
WINSTON COUNTY - Led by God’s guidance, a couple who is now calling Double Springs home is opening their hearts and arms to help a group of people within the community who are in desperate need of help.
Winter holds new record as the wettest
Part of the weather station at Posey Field in Haleyville includes a motor aspirated radiation shield to help keep the sensitive machinery from being exposed to radiation.
WINSTON COUNTY - Throughout the years, weather records are continuously being broken as unusual temperatures, rainfall amounts and other weather phenomena occur. Most broken records are minor, usually within one or two degrees of a record high or record low. What is major, however, is when the big ones come through, and this winter in Winston County over the last couple months has received status as the wettest ever recorded.
Lynn taking sealed bids on basketball court
Lynn Mayor Earl Gilbert.
LYNN - Kids and adults alike in Lynn will be able to play a game of basketball whenever they want as the outside court gets built over the coming months. Due to the large quoted price on creating a basketball court in Lynn, town officials are taking sealed bids through Monday, May 11 at the close of business at 4:30 p.m.
Keep your propane tank full to minimize COVID-19 risk
MONTGOMERY - Local propane providers are taking action to keep customers and employees safe during the covid-19 crisis, according to the Alabama Propane Gas Association.