Alabamian’s annual graduation section coming out in May
While Coronavirus-2019 has changed so many aspects of our lives, there is one thing it is not changing - the Alabamian’s annual high school graduation special section.
Winston County Sheriff’s Office arrests two in alleged meth distribution case
From l-r: Winston County Sheriff’s Office investigators Caleb Snoddy and Jacob Eward, Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore, Chief Deputy Brett Rodgers and Deputy Josh Silas.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A traffic stop conducted by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office yielded a good supply of methamphetamine, as well as two arrests of defendants known by law enforcement as repeat offenders.
Carl Elliott Regional Library System to begin issuing library cards over the phone
WINSTON COUNTY - Public libraries may be closed across the county, but that doesn't mean residents must give up reading items from the libraries.
UAB offering clinical trial for treatment of patients with severe COVID-19
BIRMINGHAM - The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been selected to begin enrolling patients in an international study assessing the use of inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) to improve outcomes for COVID-19 patients with severely damaged lungs.
Grant awarded for weatherization projects for low-income residents
MONTGOMERY - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama is one of 13 non-profits awarded a collective $2.9 million in grants to assist low-income and elderly residents with improvements to their homes to lower energy costs and improve home safety.
Governor Ivey announced Ribbons of Hope campaign
Governor Kay Ivey and First Baptist Church of Montgomery Patsor Jay Wolf tie the first ribbon as part of Ivey's Ribbons of Hope Campaign.
MONTGOMERY - On Tuesday, April 7, Governor Kay Ivey announced her “Ribbons of Hope” campaign at a ceremony at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.
Governor Ivey launches state’s guide to COVID-19 relief efforts
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, an online resource that will serve as a hub of information for the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
Local legislators participate in conference call with Governor Ivey and State Health Officer
WINSTON COUNTY - Local legislators had an opportunity to take part in a conference call with Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Monday, April 6, receiving an update on the COVID-19 situation in Alabama.
Alabama Free Legal Answers providing online legal advice to underserved Alabamians
WINSTON COUNTY - To help low-income Alabama residents navigate legal issues, the newly launched Alabama Free Legal Answers program provides free qualified legal advice through the website alabama.freelegalanswers.org.
Haleyville City Schools delivers 500 goody bags to health care workers
Central Office staff with bags of goods for health care workers before the second set of deliveries Monday. From left, Teresa Butler, accounts payable; Misty Gibson, payroll; Candy Marbutt, chief school financial officer; Dr. Bill Bishop, director of administrative services; Davey Reed, high school principal;Chere Fetter, director of instructional services; HCS Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland and Judy Thompson, board administrative assistant.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools, despite facing educational packet and food giveaways to their students who are under Governor Kay Ivey's Stay at Home order to the coronavirus pandemic facing the state, have reached out in good will to compile and deliver 500 bags of essentials to health care workers throughout the city.
Fire at Imperial Inn evacuates 25 occupants early Saturday morning
Haleyville Police Officer Eddie Collins, left, and Haleyville Fire Marshal Jeff Postell investigate the scene.
HALEYVILLE - A fire at a storage facility behind the Imperial Inn motel caused the evacuation of 25 occupants during the early morning hours of Saturday April 4.
Sunrise service for Winston Memorial canceled
HALEYVILLE - Winston Memorial Cemetery has decoration on Easter morning at sunrise every year, and this year will be no different. However, there will be no sunrise service at this time due to the COVID-19 virus. Graves can still be decorated.
Kindergarten registration postponed for Haleyville Elementary
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Elementary School has announced the postponement for kindergarten registration which was set for May 1. The new date will be announced at a later time.
Sacred Harp singing at Friendship canceled this year
HALEYVILLE - Friendship Primitive Baptist Church, located on County Road 23, has an annual Sacred Harp singing and decoration on the fourth Sunday in April. Decoration this year is Sunday, April 26. Due to the COVID-19 virus, the singing portion of decoration has been canceled this year. However, the cemetery will be cleaned and the decorating of graves will continue.
Town of Arley postpones town council meeting
ARLEY - The Town of Arley has postponed their regular monthly meeting Monday, April 6.
Double Springs Middle School 3rd 9 weeks honor roll
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Double Springs Middle School has released the following third nine weeks honor roll.
Stephens named to All-Star Squad for 61st annual North-South All Star Football Game July 15
Matthew Stephens
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Lions will be well represented in the 61st annual North-South All-Star Football game in Montgomery July 15.
Defensive tackle Matthew Stephens has been named one of the North's All-Stars. The 6'2" 275 lb. tackle will be joined on the field by his head coach, Chris Musso, who has been named one of the assistant coaches for the North All-Star team. HHS Assistant Coach Andy Lambert will serve as the North's administrative coach for the game.
Piggly Wiggly in Haleyville to begin offering curbside pickup Saturday
HALEYVILLE - Piggly Wiggly in Haleyville will begin offering free curbside pickup service Saturday, April 4.
Haleyville City Schools begin online classes, packet pick-ups Monday
The parking area at Haleyville Elementary School, along with all other buildings across the district, was bare, after Governor Kay Ivey announced that school statewide would not be held in its traditional format for the remainder of the school year.
HALEYVILLE - Governor Kay Ivey’s order to suspend school for the remainder of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic has left school officials scurrying to make tough decisions regarding online learning as well as many other factors for the remainder of the school year.