American Legion Auxiliary in Haleyville accepting applications for Veterans Banners this month


Whitehead Post 33 American Legion Auxiliary Members Michelle Baggett and Jean Mauldin display one of the veterans banners hung in Haleyville twice a year. The Auxiliary is accepting applications for banners each Saturday in February at the American Legion Post in Haleyville.
HALEYVILLE - The Auxiliary for American Legion Whitehead Post 33 in Haleyville is accepting applications for veterans banners every Saturday in February from 9-11 a.m. at the American Legion Post...

Addison Ladies Club sponsoring first-ever glow run Friday


The Addison Ladies Club is sponsoring its first-ever glow run Friday night at Alexander Park. From left, club members Debbie Boyd and Sheila Everett, Treasurer Wendy Isom and President Sabrina Wright.
ADDISON - The Addison Ladies Club’s mission has always been to serve others and meet the needs of their community. Now, their hearts are all aglow, so to speak, as they prepare for a new fun activity.

Tidwell new Winston E-911 Director


Debbie Tidwell, new Winston County E-911 Director, comes on board replacing Tim Webb, whose retirement was effective Feb. 1.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Debbie Tidwell has been on a journey for years, working in emergency medical services, dispatching and supervision, preparing her for the role as the new Winston County E-911 director, replacing the retiring Tim Webb.

Double Springs Elementary School second nine weeks honor rolls

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Double Springs Elementary School has released its second nine weeks honor rolls:
A Honor Roll
2nd grade: Natalia Betts, Chloe Ergle, Sophia Garcia, Kennedy Rumpke, Skylayn Schoen, Jase Amerson, Eli Cagle, Emmery Hyche, Ryder Jones, Dalton Lolley, Haven Scott, Peyslee Green, Rutger Glenn, Reagan Frazier, Kylee Morgan, Tripton Garrison, Kolter Couch, Kylee Akers.

Federal, state legislators promise action to end railroad crossing blockages


Officials discuss the recent Norfolk Southern train situation in the town of Lynn with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt. From left, Winston County Commissioners David Cummings and Rutger Hyche, Aderholt and Kelli Wolfe, district field representative for U.S. Senator Katie Britt.
LYNN - State and federal officials are seeking action and accountability from Norfolk Southern Railroad, which had a train stopped on the tracks in Lynn at least 12 hours...

Apartment fire in Addison displaces family with young children


From left, Addison Police Chief Luke Sheppard, Sgt. Tim Williams and Assistant Chief Greg Rooks look at a mattress where it is believed a fire started in a bedroom at Cardinal Apartments in Addison on Monday, displacing a family with young children.
ADDISON - A fire in a downstairs unit of Cardinal Apartments in Addison Monday, January, 22, displaced one family, including two small children, and caused eight other families to evacuate.