Haleyville woman killed in Monday afternoon crash
PEBBLE - A single vehicle crash at 3:05 p.m., Monday, March 18, has claimed the life of a Haleyville woman.
Arley hit with major storm damage
High winds heavily damaged the varsity baseball field behind Meek High School in Arley.
ARLEY - Major storm damage was reported in the Arley area, after severe storms plowed across the state Thursday, March 14.
Northwest-Shoals and UNA partner to make transfer seamless and more affordable for students
PHIL CAMPBELL - Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) students will now have a more seamless and affordable path to the University of North Alabama (UNA) through a newly formed partnership.
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help victims of abuse, violent crime through support dogs
WINSTON COUNTY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $700,000 grant for a new way to help victims of sexual abuse and violent crime better cope with the fallout and the anxieties that can come with criminal justice proceedings.
Bomb threat causes four hour evacuation
A blasting cap was found in the parking lot of the town hall. Officials set it off, leaving a hole several inches wide in the parking lot pavement.
NAUVOO - What started as a normal day for Nauvoo town employees soon turned into a hectic, tension-filled one when a bomb threat was discovered.
Alabama Senate passes Ivey's Rebuild Alabama Plan
MONTGOMERY - By a 28-6 vote, the Alabama Senate has approved Governor Kay Ivey's Rebuild Alabama plan for increased infrastructure funding on day five of a special legislative session the governor called. The Rebuild Alabama plan has now been signed into law by Gov. Ivey.
Bear Creek addressing storm shelter issues
Instead of being stocked with necessary water, food and other supplies, the storage room is piled high with junk.
BEAR CREEK - The day after a deadly EF-4 tornado wreaked havoc in Lee County- leaving mass destruction and 23 dead in its wake - weather preparedness, or the lack of it, was the major topic for Mayor Tammie Batchelor at the Bear Creek Council’s...
Moore named APA Board President
Horace Moore
ALABAMA - Mid-South Newspapers Publisher Horace Moore is the new president of the Alabama Press Association Board of Directors.
Electronic poll books to be installed in Winston
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill spoke to the Haleyville Rotary Club Thursday, Feb. 28. From left, Ashley Pool, chief operating officer of Lakeland Community Hospital; Merrill; Don Dimond, Haleyville Rotary Club president; Winston County District Judge Mike Newell; Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri and Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes.
HALEYVILLE - Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) hopes to have electronic poll books in all 67 counties by the year 2022. What does this mean?
Northwest-Shoals launches Community Partners Scholarship Program
HALEYVILLE - Northwest-Shoals Community College President Glenda Colagross has announced the launch of the new Community Partners Scholarship initiative.
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.