Most primitive camping at Twin Forks ending

Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins addresses the town council about issues of vandalism at the Twin Forks Campgrounds. Council shown from left, Adam Loden, Tom Misner and Mayor Rob Taylor.

Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins addresses the town council about issues of vandalism at the Twin Forks Campgrounds. Council shown from left, Adam Loden, Tom Misner and Mayor Rob Taylor.
BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Town Council has taken action to restructure the purpose and use of the primitive campsites at Twin Forks Campgrounds after police have responded to a series of vandalism incidents and misuse of the campground bathhouse area.

Top 5 superintendent candidates for Haleyville City Schools named

HALEYVILLE - The Alabama Association of School Boards has selected the top five candidates for superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as announced by  Dr.  Tim Morgan of the AASB at a special-called meeting of the Haleyville Board of Education Tuesday, September 2.

These top 5 candidates, listed in alphabetical order, are Dr. Veronica R. Bayles, of Florence, Dr. William "Bill" Bishop of Haleyville, Amy Childress of Grove Oak, Dr. Heidi Knapp of Brewton and Dr. Brian K. Thomas of Henagar.

Haleyville City Schools applauded over test scores

Haleyville Middle School Computer Science and 8th grade math support teacher Ashley Bailey works with students in a smaller group study which has been shown as beneficial behind increasing ACAP test scores. Students shown from left, Alexis Rodriguez, Gavin Walker, Lydia Barnett and Dianne Reyes. Shown standing are Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson and Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner.

Haleyville Middle School Computer Science and 8th grade math support teacher Ashley Bailey works with students in a smaller group study which has been shown as beneficial behind increasing ACAP test scores. Students shown from left, Alexis Rodriguez, Gavin Walker, Lydia Barnett and Dianne Reyes. Shown standing are Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson and Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner.
HALEYVILLE - Higher poverty rates in a school district usually mean lower testing proficiency rates, but Haleyville City Schools has proven that to be wrong, being listed as one of just three schools in the entire state to have grown in math proficiency by double digits.

Lynn election results

Here are the results for the two council seats that were up for election in Lynn Tuesday, August 26:

Town Council Place 1:

Fred Easley 56

Allen Barnett  25

Town Council Placc 2:

Chris Little 57

Sharon Bell 23

 

Haleyville election results

HALEYVILLE -Here are the Haleyville election results from the municipal election results:

Ray Boshell will be back as mayor after many years, defeating incumbent Ken Sunseri.  He received 417 votes.  Sunseri received 281 votes and Valeria Taylor received 21 votes.

For Haleyville Council Place 2, Cade Lewis won with 412 votes.  His opponent, Samantha Thomas, had 304 votes.

For Haleyville Council Place 3, Colton Corum won with 486 votes.  His opponent, Lee Dobbs, had 230 votes.

Double Springs municipal election results

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Here are the results for the municipal election held in Double Springs Tuesday, August 26:

Mayor:

Kim Miller    229

Neil Nielsen   19

Incumbent Mayor Elmo Robinson chose not to seek reelection.

There will be a runoff for Double Springs Town Council Place 3, the only council seat that had competition.   Kathy Cole had 120 votes, Mark Taylor had 92 votes and Travis Fichtner had 35 votes.  Because no candidate received 50 percent of the vote plus 1, there will be a runoff election in a few weeks.

Elections Tuesday

Residents in Haleyville, Double Springs and Lynn are encouraged to turn out and vote in their respective municipal elections Tuesday, August 26.
WINSTON COUNTY - The future of municipal government in three locations in Winston County will be decided this Tuesday, Aug. 26, when voters head to the polls to cast their ballots for their choice of such vital offices as mayor and council.

Delays on Natural Bridge project raise concerns

From left, Lynn Town Clerk Marcia Manasco, Water Clerk Kris Gray and Police Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick at the scene in Natural Bridge where traffic has been realigned until a major road project at a railroad underpass is completed.

From left, Lynn Town Clerk Marcia Manasco, Water Clerk Kris Gray and Police Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick at the scene in Natural Bridge where traffic has been realigned until a major road project at a railroad underpass is completed.
NATURAL BRIDGE - A portion of U.S. Highway 278 between the Natural Bridge intersection and a railroad underpass has been closed and traffic redirected for a few months, due to a project residents have yet to see materialize.

Veterans Affairs seeking property for a state veterans cemetery in north Alabama

Pictured above is the Spanish Fort Veterans Cemetery. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking approximately 110 acres of land in north Alabama for a second state veterans cemetery. (Courtesy photo)

Pictured above is the Spanish Fort Veterans Cemetery. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking approximately 110 acres of land in north Alabama for a second state veterans cemetery. (Courtesy photo)
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is asking for public assistance in identifying property for a state veterans cemetery in north Alabama.
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