Residents urged to take broadband survey
WINSTON COUNTY - Local and state leaders are urging all residents to take an internet speed survey so leaders can see exactly where broadband internet is needed.
Alabama Department of Public Health's COVID-19 dashboard
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Department of Public Health has created a dashboard that provides real-time updates on the COVID-19 case count in the state, with countywide breakdowns. To view it, click here.
Hayes family reunion canceled for 2020
ADDISON - The Hayes family reunion, which was scheduled to take place on Sept. 13, in Addison, has had to be canceled for this year. Organizers plan and hope to resume the family reunion in 2021.
Revival at New Hope at Mt. Ebron
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DOUBLE SPRINGS - New Hope at Mt. Ebron Church, located on County Road 25 near Double Springs, will be having revival Thursday, Aug. 6, through Saturday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. each night. The evangelist will be Ronnie Robinson, pastor of Freedom Worship Center in Arley. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Avoid the knock: Complete the census
The above graph shows the census response rate of residents in Winston County’s municipalities as of press time Aug. 2, as well as Bear Creek and Marion County. The state’s response rate is also represented. It should be noted that Natural Bridge’s response rate most likely appears low due to its small population.
WINSTON COUNTY - Time has nearly run out for those who have not responded to the 2020 Census.
Mask mandate not a muffled matter during county commission meeting
Winston County Probate Judge Sheila Moore and Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes discuss the mask ordinance after the commission meeting.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Very few people actually enjoy wearing a facial covering to keep down the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and some defy any mandates, but those choices are trivial when it comes to the current state mandate requiring facial coverings be worn.
Lack of county road signs and road condition topics at Black Pond
A 1,200 foot section of County Road 8 will be fixed before striping. The road will be complete at this point.
BLACK POND - When a first responder is dispatched, one of the most vital items is information. An address is imperative for those first responders, whether fire, police or medical. Unfortunately, for those not familiar with the area, be it dispatch or the responder, problems arise when the address cannot be located. One major problem with this is the stealing of county road signs.
Veterans of Foreign Wars to meet Monday
DELMAR -Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4543 and Auxiliary will meet Monday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m...
Granny Wakefield family reunion canceled this year
NATURAL BRIDGE - The Granny Wakefield family reunion, which is typically scheduled for the Saturday before the second Sunday in August, has been regrettably canceled for 2020, organizers said. Hopefully, the reunion will get to take place again next year.
Former Arley Mayor passes away
Former Arley Mayor Brent Harbison
ARLEY - Former Arley Mayor Brent Harbison passed away Monday, Aug. 3. He served as Mayor of Arley from 1972-1984 and played a vital part in the town's success in many different areas.
Much more about Harbison's life, family and accomplishments can be read now on our obituaries page.
HCS board approves personnel items in early morning meeting
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Board of Education, during an early morning meeting Monday, Aug. 3, approved several personnel items as the Aug. 20 start of school moves closer and inservice for personnel began that day.
Clerk from Haleyville City Hall tests positive for COVID-19, 2 other clerks awaiting results
HALEYVILLE - The left side of the City Hall building, where people enter to do business, was locked from general public access for two days, while it was determined that a clerk has tested positive for COVID-19 and two other clerks are also in quarantine but awaiting test results.
Safer-at-home order and mask ordinance extended through Aug. 31
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, July 29, that the current Safer-at-Home Order, which was set to expire July 31, has been extended through Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. The statewide mask ordinance has also been extended through Aug. 31.
A new order within the Safer-at-Home order will require all school students from second grade through college to wear masks while in school.
Mobile command center ready to save lives
DOUBLE SPRINGS - It has happened before, and it will unfortunately happen again: hikers will get lost either in the Bankhead National Forest or the Sipsey Wilderness Area. It happens every year.
Arley’s Hickory Lane to see changes soon
Grass is currently growing in parts of Hickory Lane in Arley. Thanks to the new Rebuild Alabama Act and the new gas tax, this road will be chip sealed soon.
ARLEY - A patch next to a pothole with an area of grass growing in the pavement is an accurate description of sections of Hickory Lane, also known as County Road 3962, in Arley.
Batchelor inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame
TUSCALOOSA Established in 1973 to honor those individuals who have brought lasting fame to Alabama through their business contributions, the Alabama Business Hall of Fame is proud to announce the names of the seven individuals that compose the Class of 2020.
The inductees are: Mr. Robert Baron, of Huntsville; Mr. Cecil Batchelor, of Russellville; Dr. Marcus Bendickson, of Huntsville; Mr. Jay Grinney, of Birmingham; Dr. Lonnie Johnson, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. Joe Ritch, of Huntsville; and Mr. Stan Starnes of Birmingham.
HCS releases date changes for pre-school activities
Hosting Monday night's Facebook Live forum from left, Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed, Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland, Elementary Principal Christy Bice and Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City School administrators have announced changes to previously dated pre-school events, to coordinate with pushing back the start of school to Aug. 20.
County, city schools to deploy wi-fi equipped buses in communities
DOUBLE SPRINGS - During the Winston County Board of Education's July 23, meeting, board members asked Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley a wide range of questions regarding reopening plans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Naylor new Addison Elementary principal
Sharon Naylor
ADDISON - Sharon Hood Naylor, Addison native, Addison High graduate and teacher at Addison schools with a career spanning 21 years, has been named the new principal of Addison Elementary School.
Registration for youth fall sports begins next week
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Parks and Recreation Department will begin taking registration for fall sports Monday, July 27, with registration continuing through Friday, Aug. 21.