Phony money cases investigated by sheriff's office
WINSTON COUNTY - Complaints from local businesses about fake money being circulated have resulted in an active investigation by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.
Carroll crowned Leo's Loveliest for junior division
Evelyn Kate Carroll
HALEYVILLE - Evelyn Kate Carroll was crowned Leo's Loveliest for the junior division of the pageant held Friday night at the Haleyville Elementary School cafetorium. First alternate was Brookleigh Cockrell, second alternate was Karlie Lasker, third alternate was Lily Tinch and fourth alternate was Hadley Smith.
State Superintendent Dr. Mackey keynote speaker at luncheon
Students from all levels of Haleyville City Schools present special gifts to the state visiting team of State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, Dr. Jeff Langham, chief of staff for the state department of education, and Ryan Hollingsworth, executive director of school superintendents of Alabama.
HALEYVILLE - Alabama Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey was keynote speaker at a special State of Schools luncheon Friday, March 1, at the fellowship hall of Ninth Avenue Church of Christ.
State superintendent visits HCS students
From left, Dr. Jeff Langham, chief of staff for the State Department of Education, Dr. Eric Mackey, state superintendent and Ryan Hollingsworth, executive director of school superintendents of Alabama, interact with Haleyville Elementary students during a tour of the school Friday morning, March 1. Students from left, Bryant Caine, Het Patel and Nicholas Barnett. They are in the third grade class of Brandi Crumpton learning about fraction pizzas.
HALEYVILLE - Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, along with Dr. Jeff Langham, chief of staff for the state department of education and Ryan Hollingsworth, executive director of school superintendents of Alabama, paid a special visit Friday, March 1, to Haleyville City Schools.
Case against Cantrell dismissed
Jarod Chase Cantrell
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County Circuit Judge Lee Carter dismissed with prejudice the State of Alabama's case against Jarod Chase Cantrell, a former teacher and coach at Double Springs Middle School, Wednesday, Feb. 27. A mistrial due to prosecutorial misconduct was granted on Feb. 22. Dismissed with prejudice means the case has been permanently dismissed and cannot be brought back before the court.
PHILLIPS WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
BIRMINGHAM - The Phillips High School She Bears have won the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 1A State Championship, defeating Skyline 71-63. Stats from the game can be found here.
Governor Ivey Announces Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan at a press conference, alongside a host of legislators, stakeholder groups and other state and local officials.
Wallace State health programs offering new options, curriculum changes
HANCEVILLE - Three health programs at Wallace State Community College are making changes to expand their offerings or altering the curriculum to offer students more options to enter the workforce, to specialize in specific areas in their chosen field or to decrease the time they need to finish their degree.
Use extreme caution following flooding, sewage overflows
WINSTON COUNTY - Due to recent flooding in many northern Alabama counties, especially in the Shoals area, some public sewer systems may overflow.
Mistrial declared in Cantrell case
Jarod Chase Cantrell
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County Circuit Judge Lee Carter granted a mistrial motion Thursday, Feb. 21, in the case of the State of Alabama v. Jarod Chase Cantrell, citing multiple violations of prosecutorial misconduct on the State.
Baker’s essay wins state
Jonathan Baker
DOUBLE SPRINGS - An essay written by Jonathan Baker, a senior at Winston County High School, has won not just district, but state competition and is now headed to Washington, D.C. for national competition.
Accounts set up to help Team Gunnar
Gunnar Rambo
EAST FRANKLIN -A precious 2-year-old boy from the East Franklin community is fighting for his life in a Boston hospital, and help is needed for his medical expenses.
Delmar’s ISO drops mean possible savings for homeowners
From l-r: Delmar Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Micah Ouellette, second lieutenant Rosie Ouellette, Chief Ray Cantrell and first lieutenant Kerry “Bubba” Adams.
DELMAR - The Delmar Volunteer Fire Department has achieved something many smaller departments can only dream about.
Bonds crowned Queen of Hearts
The 2019 Queen of Hearts and her court. From l-r: Lexie Randolph, third alternate; Ella Moore, first alternate; Queen of Hearts Kady Bonds, Jesslyn Downey, second alternate and Tesslie Tidwell, fourth alternate. Bonds was also named Most Photogenic.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Kady Bonds, a senior at Winston County High School, was crowned the Queen of Hearts during the annual pageant Saturday.
Gardner named Princess of Hearts
The 2019 Princess of Hearts and her court. From l-r: Bailey Kelley, third alternate; Lizzy Bass, first alternate; Queen of Hearts Kaylie Gardner, ReShae Moore, second alternate and Abbie Hood, fourth alternate, Miss Citizenship and Miss Congeniality. Gardner was also named Most Photogenic.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Kaylie Gardner, a sixth grader at Double Springs Middle School, was crowned the 2019 Princess of Hearts during the annual pageant Saturday.
American Legion Whitehead Post taking applications for military banners
The American Legion Post 33 Auxiliary is accepting orders for military banners for Memorial Day.
HALEYVILLE - The Military Banner Program has been a great success in Haleyville, and now is the time for anyone who wants to have a banner made for their loved one to do so.
Clear cutting may be cause of flooding in Lynn
A flooded area in Lynn.
LYNN - New visual changes in the town of Lynn, the clear cutting of trees behind the old town hall and beside the school, have resulted in a flooding problem for the town.
Former member of Winston County's state legislative delegation arrested
Zeb Little
CULLMAN - Zeb Little, who represented a portion of Winston County as a state senator for the fourth district, has been arrested, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.
McCoy named new principal of Orange Beach High School
HALEYVILLE - According to a Facebook post tonight by Baldwin County Public Schools, Dr. Erika McCoy, principal of Haleyville High School, has been named the new principal of the new Orange Beach High School. She will begin her new post at the end of March.
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“America's Toughest Sheriff” coming to Winston County
Joseph Michael Arpaio, who served as the 36th sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Joseph Michael Arpaio, described as America’s Toughest Sheriff--one who has not only taken an outspoken stance against illegal immigration but also has been the subject of several federal civil rights lawsuits-- is coming to a special event in Winston County on Friday, March 8.