Haleyville Middle School food drive underway

Shown the various team boxes where specific food items are being collected, from left, Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, teachers/sponsors Lauren Willis, Lisa Arnold, Lynsi Heath, Ashley Bailey, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Middle School Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner.

Shown the various team boxes where specific food items are being collected, from left, Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, teachers/sponsors Lauren Willis, Lisa Arnold, Lynsi Heath, Ashley Bailey, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Middle School Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner.
HALEYVILLE - The first suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits due to the federal government shutdown, has prompted a major and unique outreach by Haleyville City Schools to help students and community members in need this holiday season.

E-9-1-1 Board bridges gap with firefighters

George Gibson, chairman of the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board, standing, addresses concerns at the meeting. Seated around the table from left are Jeff Mobley, attorney representing the E-9-1-1 Board, Interim Director Wayne Collins, dispatcher James Whitman, board member Bryan Kirkpatrick and board member and treasurer Horace Moore. Closest to the camera is Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.

George Gibson, chairman of the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board, standing, addresses concerns at the meeting. Seated around the table from left are Jeff Mobley, attorney representing the E-9-1-1 Board, Interim Director Wayne Collins, dispatcher James Whitman, board member Bryan Kirkpatrick and board member and treasurer Horace Moore. Closest to the camera is Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.
LAKESHORE - Claims of delays in emergency notifications from the Winston County E-9-1-1 office to county firefighters were addressed during the October 21, county firefighters association meeting, also attended by E-9-1-1 board members and dispatchers.

Bishop’s superintendent contract approved

The contract for Dr. Bill Bishop was approved as new superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as well as naming now-former interim superintendent Candy Garner as HCS consultant.

The contract for Dr. Bill Bishop was approved as new superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as well as naming now-former interim superintendent Candy Garner as HCS consultant.
HALEYVILLE - The contract for new Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop has been approved by the Haleyville Board of Education, meaning he will take over the role in November, with interim superintendent Candy Garner moving into a consulting role.

November SNAP benefits suspended

WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Department of Human Resources received specific guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) the evening of Friday, October 24, regarding the suspension of SNAP benefits and procedures for the month of November due to the federal government shutdown.

Bishop named HCS superintendent

Newly appointed Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop with his family. From left, daughter Allie Bishop, son-in-law Jackson Kennedy, daughter Aleah Kennedy, wife Leah Bishop, Dr. Bishop, his mother Barbara Bishop and father William Bishop Sr.

Newly appointed Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop with his family. From left, daughter Allie Bishop, son-in-law Jackson Kennedy, daughter Aleah Kennedy, wife Leah Bishop, Dr. Bishop, his mother Barbara Bishop and father William Bishop Sr.
HALEYVILLE - A new era in leadership began for Haleyville City Schools Monday, Sept. 29, when the board of education unanimously named Dr. Bill Bishop as superintendent during a special-called meeting.

Rocky Ravine gets long-awaited grant

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri shows where the project of widening the trails for Rocky Ravine Park will begin at City Lake.

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri shows where the project of widening the trails for Rocky Ravine Park will begin at City Lake.

HALEYVILLE - A major trail restoration project from Haleyville City Lake to Rocky Ravine Park is finally moving forward, after at least four years of planning, thanks to a federal $176,576 Recreation Trails Program grant.
The grant, funded through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, will require a $44,000 match from the city, officials said.

Cole wins run-off election

Kathy Cole won the September 23, run-off election for Place 3 on the Double Springs Town Council.

Kathy Cole won the September 23, run-off election for Place 3 on the Double Springs Town Council.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Double Springs Town Council will now be complete for its next term, after the run-off election Tuesday, September 23, determined the winner for Place 3.

Firefighters urge caution

Fire burns along a steep cliff off Magnolia Drive, which resulted in several rekindles for Helicon and Arley fire departments during recent dry weather conditions. (courtesy photo)

Fire burns along a steep cliff off Magnolia Drive, which resulted in several rekindles for Helicon and Arley fire departments during recent dry weather conditions. (courtesy photo)
WINSTON COUNTY - Firefighters are sending out strong warnings that brush fires are posing a major danger currently, keeping firefighters tied up by responding.
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