HALEYVILLE - It’s hot outside, and the perfect way to cool off is to take a dip in the pool.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - When disaster strikes, first responders are the first most think about. However, there is another organization which is on call to help, too.

TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama awarded some 5,860 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies April 30-May 2.

LIVINGSTON - The University of West Alabama held spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 8, in Tiger Stadium.

Northwest-Shoals Community College has announced its President's and Dean's Lists for the 2021 spring semester.

JACKSONVILLE - More than 2,000 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the Spring, 2021 semester at Jacksonville State University by being named to the president's or dean's list.

JACKSONVILLE - More than 2,000 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the Spring, 2021 semester at Jacksonville State University by being named to the president's or dean's list.

BEAR CREEK - A major fundraiser is being kicked off in Bear Creek just in time for Memorial Day.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The 2020-2021 school year for Winston County Schools has been unique, to say the least.

BEAR CREEK - Municipal court for the Town of Bear Creek has been hindered due to the lack of a judge, leading the Bear Creek Town Council to authorize a resolution naming former Winston/Marion District Attorney Jack Bostick as the town’s new judge.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - In two recent meetings of an 11-member committee, multiple ideas have coalesced into the new pocket park coming to Double Springs.

BEAR CREEK - Persons who use County Highway 99 in the Bear Creek area need to prepare to slow down.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - In a mixed vote, the Double Springs Town Council at their Monday May 10, meeting, approved selling alcoholic beverages for on-premises sales on Sundays only at restaurants or eating establishments.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The hard work of three young men paid off Saturday, April 17, when they were officially named Eagle Scouts at the American Legion Garrison-Bonds Post 184.

LYNN - What began as an investigation into a residential break-in near Lynn led multiple law enforcement agencies to Fayette County, where a majority of the allegedly stolen items were found and the suspect was arrested.

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Public Library will present a summer reading program like no other, and registration begins Monday.

HALEYVILLE - A rising Haleyville High School student will soon have the opportunity to compete for a prestigious national title.

HALEYVILLE - As the City of Haleyville’s 9-1-1 Festival draws closer, the public is taking notice of development at the downtown pocket park located on Main Street, that will have limited usage but will be open for the public during the festival scheduled for June 4-5.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - A child is tasked with packing a suitcase. They are being moved from the only home they have ever known, albeit to a better home, and it is something new for them. It could be temporary or permanent depending on the situation. As the child packs the suitcase, it hits home things are changing, never to be the same again. To make matters worse, some of these children only have garbage bags to pack their clothes in.

LYNN - When the World Wide Web and the “Information Super Highway” sped off in 1995, domain names were being purchased by the thousands. Within a few years, many municipalities had their own domain name and website to disseminate information to the public. Lynn was no exception.