$750,000 grant to bring high speed internet to more communities awarded
WINSTON COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey has announced an over $188 million statewide high speed internet expansion project, including $757,000 solely for in Winston County.
Title II funding will be restored
Winston County Commissioner for District 1 Rutger Hyche examines a forest, or co-op road that goes from surface treatment to dirt. The county is desperately needing funding to correct such issues.
WINSTON COUNTY - After Winston County officials became fearful they would no longer receive Title II funding for use on forest roads, they sought help at the federal level, with news the funding will be restored.
Byler Road Tourism Project public meeting in Natural Bridge Feb. 29
NATURAL BRIDGE - The public is invited to a Byler Road Tourism Project meeting Thursday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Natural Bridge Town Hall and Community Center, located on Highway 13 just north of the four-way stop in Natural Bridge.
Historian and Byler Road Tourism Project Committee Member Joel Mize will be explaining the project and discussing the history of the area.
For more information, call Mize at (256) 856-0354.
Absentee ballot deadlines next week
WINSTON COUNTY - Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Prescribed burns planned
The Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker shows planned prescribed burns and their status. (Courtesy photo)
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The USDA Forest Service began its annual season of prescribed burns in the Bankhead National Forest this month.
Double Springs officials concerned about ALDOT plan for intersection
Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole, right, and School Resource Officer Kent Donaldson have concerns over possible limited visibility, once the project at Highway 33 and County Road 24 is completed. A caution light was installed several years ago, after a traffic study did not warrant a red light, according to state officials.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Although a project by the Alabama Department of Transportation to correct a dangerous intersection at Highway 33 and County Road 24 in Double Springs has now been funded, concerns have been expressed by town officials and law enforcement that the project could cause additional traffic congestion.
No Empty Bowls this year
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The annual Empty Bowls fundraising event, benefiting the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries will miss the second year in its 11 year run, due to unforeseen circumstances.
Local students make Samford dean’s list
WINSTON COUNTY - Samford University recently recognized 2,122 students, including several local students, who earned a spot on the dean’s list for the Fall, 2023 semester.
Financial relief for landowners battling invasive cogongrass
WINSTON COUNTY - For the third year, financial relief will be available soon to assist Alabama landowners adversely affected by the non-native, invasive noxious weed, cogongrass.
Meek varsity girls, Lynn varsity boys, see basketball seasons end at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - The Meek Lady Tigers and the Lynn Bears have both suffered heartbreaking losses at the Northwest Regionals in Hanceville Wednesday, Feb. 14.
65th annual Chittlin’ Supper February 24
From left, front row, Meek High School Band of Champions student Vallyn Frith, Director Zach Cleghorn, past band director and event organization Nancy Frith and band student Daisy Galvan. Back row, from left, band students Gavin Wright and Grant Banks.
ARLEY - It’s kind of a “pig deal.”
Rodney Atkins to headline 9-1-1 Festival Concert
Country superstar Rodney Atkins will headline this year’s 9-1-1 Festival concert, which will take place May 31. (Courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - Country’s coming back in a big way for this year’s Haleyville 9-1-1 Festival concert, which is set for Friday, May 31.
Winston County Registered Voter List in today's edition of Alabamian
The Winston County Registered Voter List is included in the Wednesday, February 14, 2024, edition of the Northwest Alabamian. It is also available within this article.
No garbage pickup in Haleyville Monday
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Street & Sanitation Department will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, for President’s Day. Therefore, there will be no trash collection on that date.
Monday’s route will be picked up on Tuesday, Feb. 20, along with the regular Tuesday route.
American Legion Auxiliary accepting vendors for benefit yard sale March 1-2
HALEYVILLE - American Legion Whitehead Unit 33 in Haleyville is currently accepting vendors for its huge bi-annual benefit yard sale, which is set to take place Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2.
Harbison to join Arley Town Council
ARLEY - Justin Harbison will be sworn in as the newest member of the Arley Town Council at its next regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, at 6 p.m.
More funding awarded to Highway 33 project
From left, State Representative Tracy Estes, Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson, Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole and State Representative Tim Wadsworth at the dangerous intersection of County Road 24 at Highway 33.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - One fiscal year after just over $1 million in funding was announced to correct a dangerous intersection at Highway 33 and County Road 24 in Double Springs, another $400,000 has been awarded for the same project.
Winston County legislators give their views on School Choice
HALEYVILLE - Winston County’s delegation of state legislators recently received an earful of concerns from educators, who are very troubled about the possibility of the state taking funding away from public schools and giving it to private schools, points made during a legislative meet-and-greet held at Haleyville High School.