Garbage rate increase for county residents

Winston County Commissioners voting to increase sanitation rates across the County are, from left, District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche, Commission Chairman David Cummings and District 2 Commissioner Roger Hayes.

Winston County Commissioners voting to increase sanitation rates across the County are, from left, District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche, Commission Chairman David Cummings and District 2 Commissioner Roger Hayes.
WINSTON COUNTY - Residential garbage increased $5 a month per customer in Winston County July 1, after Winston County commissioners cited various factors and financial reasons behind the increase at their regular meeting Monday, June 30.

School board raises financial questions

Bo Culver, athletic director for Haleyville City Schools, center, talks to members of the Haleyville Board of Education after questions over a supplement for a coach arise. From left, Board President Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery, Culver, board members Chad Tidwell, Boo Haughton and Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt. Seated at far left is HIgh School Principal Davey Reed. Not pictured is board member Donna Jones.

Bo Culver, athletic director for Haleyville City Schools, center, talks to members of the Haleyville Board of Education after questions over a supplement for a coach arise. From left, Board President Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery, Culver, board members Chad Tidwell, Boo Haughton and Chief School Financial Officer Candy Marbutt. Seated at far left is HIgh School Principal Davey Reed. Not pictured is board member Donna Jones.
HALEYVILLE - Questions about finances on specific items took the forefront of discussion at the June 23, work session of the Haleyville Board of Education.

Haleyville churches hit by break-ins and vandalism

Allen Barton, minister of Heritage Missionary Baptist Church in Haleyville, shows a computer that was crushed and torn apart in the church office during a recent break-in and vandalism spree.

Allen Barton, minister of Heritage Missionary Baptist Church, shows a computer that was torn apart during a recent break-in.
HALEYVILLE - Two church buildings, located within just one city block of each other in downtown Haleyville, have been hit with break-ins and extensive vandalism over a two day period, in what one church official is terming a hate crime against God.

Prayer and Patriotism Service at Looney's this Sunday

J.D. Snoddy, president of the Winston County Arts Council, which owns the Looney's Complex, invites everyone to attend the Prayer and Patriotism Service this Sunday at Looney's indoor theater, followed by a fireworks show on the grounds.

J.D. Snoddy of the Winston County Arts Council invites everyone to Looney's Prayer and Patriotism Service and fireworks show.
LAKESHORE - The annual Prayer and Patriotism Service at Looney’s indoor theater will be held this Sunday night, June 29, beginning at 7 p.m., according to J.D. Snoddy, president of the Winston County Arts Council, which owns the Looney’s Complex.

Fourth of July events in Addison, Double Springs and Lynn

From left, Addison Police Officer Ava Jo Talley, Chief Mitchell Woodard and event organizer Brianna Jones invite everyone to the July 4, patriotic parade and festival.

Addison Police Officer Ava Jo Talley, Chief Mitchell Woodard and organizer Brianna Jones invite everyone to the July 4 parade and festival.
WINSTON COUNTY - Anyone hoping to see a good fireworks show this Independence Day should look no further than Winston County, with several municipalities planning activities around the holiday.

Friendship Festival July 5 in Bear Creek

From left, Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor, Twin Forks Campground Manager Melissa Taylor,Town Clerk Kay Wiginton at the stage where the live entertainment will take place at the annual Friendship Festival.

From left, Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor, Twin Forks Campground Manager Melissa Taylor,Town Clerk Kay Wiginton at the stage where the live entertainment will take place at the annual Friendship Festival.
BEAR CREEK - Patriotism will soar to an all-time high at Bear Creek Saturday, July 5, as the town celebrates Independence Day weekend with its annual Friendship Festival.

Closed bridge in Bankhead leading to new concerns

Randy Campbell, who frequently rides horses in the Bankhead National Forest, has noticed a safety concern caused by the old wooden bridge closed at the Sipsey Recreation Area.

Randy Campbell, who frequently rides horses in the Bankhead National Forest, has noticed a safety concern caused by the old wooden bridge closed at the Sipsey Recreation Area.
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - Safety concerns for both hikers and motorists in the Sipsey Wilderness area due to an old wooden pedestrian bridge being closed after severe storm damage has been brought to the attention of both the Winston County Commission and the U.S. Forest Service.

Local students make Samford dean’s list

BIRMINGHAM - Samford University named the following local students to the dean's list for the spring 2025 semester.
Lauren Smith, of Crane Hill, English major;
Dayton Roberts, of Addison, law and history major;
Abigail Tidwell, of Double Springs, undeclared major taking a pre-pharmacy curriculum;
Tyler Clark, of Haleyville, international relations major;
Mia Edens, of Houston, architecture major. 

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