Haleyville preparing for winter weather

From left, Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, Haleyville EMA Director Phillip Weaver and Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell review weather forecasts during a weather preparedness meeting Wednesday.

From left, Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, Haleyville EMA Director Phillip Weaver and Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell review weather forecasts during a weather preparedness meeting Wednesday.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville city officials are hoping for the best, but planning for the worst, when it comes to the potential for severe winter weather this weekend by giving out safety tips and preparation measures ahead of the storm.

Long dormant park project in Double Springs revived

Double Springs Town Council members and Mayor Kim Miller show an artist's rendering of the proposed park. From left, Council Members Brittney Tucker, Kathy Cole, Mayor Miller and Council Members Tim Cockrell and Andy McSpadden. Absent from the meeting was Adam Veal.

Double Springs Town Council members and Mayor Kim Miller show an artist's rendering of the proposed park. From left, Council Members Brittney Tucker, Kathy Cole, Mayor Miller and Council Members Tim Cockrell and Andy McSpadden. Absent from the meeting was Adam Veal.
DOUBLE SPRINGS A project that has been dormant for years has been brought back to life with a breath of fresh air, as the Double Springs Town Council voted Monday, Jan. 12, to officially begin constructing a community park dedicated to the town’s heritage and history.

HHS seniors partying like it’s 1999 next week during senior play

HALEYVILLE - For those who remember the Y2K issue in 1999, you will appreciate the comedy and music in this year’s Haleyville High School senior class production, entitled “Party Like It’s 1999.”
This year’s production will have performances for various grade levels of Haleyville City School students Wednesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 29, with the public performance Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.-- all on the stage at the elementary school cafetorium, organizers said.

City Council to purchase vacant building for possible welcome center

Haleyville city officials gather at the site of a vacant building on Main Street that the town has agreed to purchase for a meeting area, restrooms and welcome or informational center, pending the resolving of a drainage issue affecting the building. From left, City Council members Brian Berry, Todd Barton, Will Walker, north Alabama region president of BankFirst, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, clerks Christy Harbin and Caroline Thompson, Director of Public Services Chris Wilbanks and Street and Sanitation Supervi

Haleyville city officials at the site of a vacant building on Main Street the town has agreed to purchase, pending the resolving of a drainage issue affecting the building. From left, City Council members Brian Berry, Todd Barton, Will Walker, north Alabama region president of BankFirst, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, clerks Christy Harbin and Caroline Thompson, Director of Public Services Chris Wilbanks and Street and Sanitation Supervisor Chris Saylor.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville City Council has voted to acquire a vacant Main Street building, with plans of turning the facility into a public meeting area or welcome center, pending the completion of a drainage improvement project.

Earnest makes Troy provost’s list

ARLEY - Sadie Earnest, of Arley, was recently named to the Troy University provost’s list for the fall semester.
The provost’s list honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65.
Troy University is a public, historic, international university with and more than 170,000 alumni. 

Empty Bowls to be filled February 5

Shown with handcrafted ceramic bowls and works of art that will be available for purchase at the upcoming Empty Bowls event, from left, J.D. Snoddy, president of the boards for both the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries and Arts Council Board Members Marcia Posey and Susan Ripp.

Shown with handcrafted ceramic bowls and works of art that will be available for purchase at the upcoming Empty Bowls event, from left, J.D. Snoddy, president of the boards for both the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries and Arts Council Board Members Marcia Posey and Susan Ripp.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - After a year’s hiatus, the Empty Bowls dinner, which benefits both the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries, is coming back Thursday, Feb. 5.

County faces federal funding cuts

Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, discusses the county’s finances at the January 9, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, discusses the county’s finances at the January 9, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.
HALEYVILLE A comparison of figures from last year’s to this year’s Winston County Commission budget shows the county had some funding triumphs with grants funding projects and employee raises, while also showing significant funding cuts in some key areas.

Haleyville Airport office to be replaced

Haleyville city officials gather at the Haleyville Municipal Airport to announce a project that will replace the current pilot lounge building, which has fallen into disrepair, with a new building. From left, Bryan Crumpton, airport attendant the past 45 years; Haleyville Street and Sanitation Director Chris Saylor; Director of Public Works Chris Wilbanks; Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell; clerks Christy Harbin and Caroline Thompson and City Council member Brian Berry.

Haleyville city officials gather at the Haleyville Municipal Airport to announce a project that will replace the current pilot lounge building, which has fallen into disrepair, with a new building. From left, Bryan Crumpton, airport attendant the past 45 years; Haleyville Street and Sanitation Director Chris Saylor; Director of Public Works Chris Wilbanks; Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell; clerks Christy Harbin and Caroline Thompson and City Council member Brian Berry.
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$2 million coming for Helicon Road

A five-mile section of County Road 77 (also known as Helicon Road) from County Road 41 in Arley will be resurfaced, thanks to $2 million in state funding. Shown at a deteriorating section of County Road 77, from left, Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor, Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche, State Representative Tim Wadsworth and Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.

A five-mile section of County Road 77 (also known as Helicon Road) from County Road 41 in Arley will be resurfaced, thanks to $2 million in state funding. Shown at a deteriorating section of County Road 77, from left, Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor, Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche, State Representative Tim Wadsworth and Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.
ARLEY - An agreement has been reached between the Alabama Department of Transportation and Winston County Commission, approving $2 million in state monies to resurface County Road 77, otherwise known as Helicon Road, from County Road 41 in Arley to County Road 22 in Helicon.

Annual legislative forum moves to new location

Winston County's team of state legislators will hold a public meeting at Haleyville City Hall Thursday, Jan. 8. Pictured from left, State Representative Tracy Estes, State Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.

Winston County's team of state legislators will hold a public meeting at Haleyville City Hall Thursday, Jan. 8. Pictured from left, State Representative Tracy Estes, State Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.
The annual political forum and meet-and-greet event with Winston County’s state legislative delegation will be in a different location this year.

HCS administrators take on new roles

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. BIll BIshop's former position of Director of Administrative Services has been dissolved, with responsibilities from that job divided among these three employees along with the jobs they are already working. From left, John McCullar, Bo Wilcoxson, Leah Epperson and BIshop.

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. BIll BIshop's former position of Director of Administrative Services has been dissolved, with responsibilities from that job divided among these three employees along with the jobs they are already working. From left, John McCullar, Bo Wilcoxson, Leah Epperson and BIshop.
HALEYVILLE - Now that Dr. Bill Bishop has been named Haleyville City Schools superintendent, his former central office position of Director of Administrative Services has been dissolved, with his former responsibilities divided among three long-time system administrators.
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