Baughn new DSES principal
New Double Springs Elementary Principal Sharon Baughn at the door to the school, where she will soon be greeting students as they enter for a new year.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Sharon Baughn, newly hired principal at Double Springs Elementary School, is a strong believer in building relationships.
The Winston County Board of Education named Baughn as DSES principal effective July 1, during their regular meeting June 13, at which time they also approved the retirement of Heather Tucker from that position, effective Aug. 1.
Tucker has accepted the position of executive director of Wild Alabama, replacing the retiring Maggie Johnston.
Alabama Forestry Commission pushing safety this July 4
Qualifying for Haleyville Board of Education election begins July 2
Public invited to hear James Spann speak in Double Springs
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)
New law gives police new tool to combat distracted driving
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
First responders get new dispatch system
Local students graduate from UA
Local students make Wallace State dean’s list
Local students make West Alabama dean’s list
King named to Lee University dean’s list
Lunch and Learn series to begin at Arley Public Library
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.
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.
Local students make Wallace State president’s list
Local students make honors lists for University of Alabama spring semester
Byler Road Project topic for WCGS meeting June 18