Nix, Simmons participating in North-South Classic All-Star Game on Friday

Winston County High School’s Head Coach Caleb Simmons and offensive lineman Landen Nix.

Winston County High School’s Head Coach Caleb Simmons and offensive lineman Landen Nix.
MOBILE- Winston County High School’s Head Coach Caleb Simmons and offensive lineman Landen Nix have both been selected to participate in the 65th AHSAA North-South Classic All-Star Game to be held on Friday, Dec. 15 . . .

Fire destroys local business

Treasure Hunters Marketplace after the fire with fire trucks in front of it.

Treasure Hunters Marketplace was destroyed by fire last night. Double Springs Fire Department was still monitoring the smoldering structure for flareups this morning.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Treasure Hunters Marketplace on Highway 195 in Double Springs, home to numerous vendors, was destroyed by fire last night. The Double Springs Fire Department responded to a call at around 11:58 p.m....

“Christmas...The Story of His Love” Sunday at Haleyville Methodist

Pictured above are members of the Haleyville Methodist Church Chancel Choir. Front row, from left, Summer Brazell, Ashley Frazier, Susan Williams, Kimberly Bartes, Carol Defoor, Linda Morton, Linda Wood, Pam Masdon and Susan Lollar. Back frow, from left, Charlotte McNutt, pianist; Ronald Crumpton, Hobby Manasco, Robert Wood, Alan Kilpatrick, Gage Brewer, Mitch Nethery, Shannon Lollar, Ronnie Miller, Charlie McAfee and Program Director Debbie Wood. Not shown are Brooke McNeal and Todd Carpenter.

Pictured above are members of the Haleyville Methodist Church Chancel Choir. Front row, from left, Summer Brazell, Ashley Frazier, Susan Williams, Kimberly Bartes, Carol Defoor, Linda Morton, Linda Wood, Pam Masdon and Susan Lollar. Back frow, from left, Charlotte McNutt, pianist; Ronald Crumpton, Hobby Manasco, Robert Wood, Alan Kilpatrick, Gage Brewer, Mitch Nethery, Shannon Lollar, Ronnie Miller, Charlie McAfee and Program Director Debbie Wood. Not shown are Brooke McNeal and Todd Carpenter.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Methodist Church, located on 9th Avenue, cordially invites everyone to come out Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary for a musical celebration of the true meaning of Christmas.

New water lines for Lynn, thanks to grant

Water Department Superintendent Joey Bell, Town Clerk Marcia Manasco, Water Department Clerk Kris Gray, Street Department Superintendent Danny Lindley and Street/Water Employee Kirt Nugent at the Third Street apartments, one site where the water system in Lynn will be improved thanks to a $398,000 grant.

Water Department Superintendent Joey Bell, Town Clerk Marcia Manasco, Water Department Clerk Kris Gray, Street Department Superintendent Danny Lindley and Street/Water Employee Kirt Nugent at the Third Street apartments, one site where the water system in Lynn will be improved thanks to a $398,000 grant.
LYNN - The Town of Lynn has been awarded a $398,000 Community Development Block Grant from federal funds administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to replace the water lines on Long Street and Third Street...

Looney’s receives $850,000 grant

State Senator Arthur Orr, center, who along with State Senator Garlan Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth helped to secure $850,000 for Looney’s Amphitheater and Cultural Center, visited recently to tour the complex. Pictured above with Orr are Looney’s Project Manager David Jacobs, left, and J.D. Snoddy, president of the Winston County Arts Council.

State Senator Arthur Orr, center, who along with State Senator Garlan Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth helped to secure $850,000 for Looney’s Amphitheater and Cultural Center, visited recently to tour the complex. Pictured above with Orr are Looney’s Project Manager David Jacobs, left, and J.D. Snoddy, president of the Winston County Arts Council.
LAKESHORE - The mission of getting state funds into rural Alabama is literally paying off a big way, with state legislators going to bat for Winston County, securing nearly $2 million from the Education Trust Fund for two major projects related to education and tourism.

Governor announces high-speed internet project to benefit Winston County

Attending the December 4, announcement of a new partnership to extend broadband internet into more rural, underserved areas are from left, Tim Culpepper, CEO of Cullman Electric Co-op; Nicole Jones Wadsworth, economic developer; State Representative Tim Wadsworth; Kenneth Boswell, director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs; Governor Kay Ivey; Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes; State Representative Randall Shedd and State Senator Garlan Gudger.

Attending the December 4, announcement of a new partnership to extend broadband internet into more rural, underserved areas are from left, Tim Culpepper, CEO of Cullman Electric Co-op; Nicole Jones Wadsworth, economic developer; State Representative Tim Wadsworth; Kenneth Boswell, director of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs; Governor Kay Ivey; Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes; State Representative Randall Shedd and State Senator Garlan Gudger.
CULLMAN - In an effort to connect all Alabamians to high-speed internet, Governor Kay Ivey joined forces with Cullman Electric Co-op and state legislators to announce a $7 million project for parts of Winston, Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan counties on Monday, Dec. 2.

Winston County Schools receive $1 million in grant funding

Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole shows a HVAC unit on the high school roof that is over 25 years old and in need of replacement, one of several units that need replacing at the school. The newly awarded grant money from the state can be used for this project.

Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole shows a HVAC unit on the high school roof that is over 25 years old and in need of replacement, one of several units that need replacing at the school. The newly awarded grant money from the state can be used for this project.
WINSTON COUNTY - The holidays are coming early for both Winston County Schools and the Looney’s Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center.
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