Haleyville Schools Child Nutrition Program, open to all children, starts July 5
Recent Haleyville High School alumni luncheon the first in two years
HALEYVILLE - COVID concerns, high gas prices and inflation in general pushed the numbers down for the Haleyville High School alumni luncheon held Saturday, June 4, in the Haleyville Elementary School cafetorium. It was the first time the luncheon had taken place since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.
Find the full write-up of, and photos from, the luncheon in the Lifestyle section of today's edition of the Alabamian, along with write-ups on the 9-1-1 Festival Car Show and Tractor Show and photos of the winners of both.
Winston County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony & Lynn High School inductees
WINSTON COUNTY - The 25th anniversary of the Winston County Sports Hall of Fame is this year, and the annual ceremony will take place Saturday, July 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Haleyville Middle School cafeteria. The Alabamian is profiling this year’s inductees over the next few weeks. Addison and Haleyville high schools’ inductees have already been featured. This week’s profiles are the inductees for Lynn High School: Matthew Cagle and Maggie Finley Thomas. Winners of the Ebb Deason award, Ashley Aldridge and Cale Tittle, are also featured.
WIC now available to people with higher incomes
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the income limits have been raised for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) as of June 1.
Haleyville native celebrated his 95th birthday this month
Haleyville native Melvin Miller on his Cub Cadet tractor, June 7, 2022.
HALEYVILLE - Melvin Miller of Haleyville celebrated his 95th birthday last week. An Army veteran and longtime railroad man, he was born on June 8, 1927, to Chris and Ida Miller and grew up on their farm on Beech Grove Road, where the family grew corn and cotton.
Absentee ballot applications must be turned in by tomorrow, June 16, in person
WINSTON COUNTY - For those who need to vote absentee in the Tuesday, June 21, runoff election, there are some key deadlines this week. Thursday, June 16, is the last day absentee ballot applications can be returned in person. The deadline to receive absentee ballot applications by mail has already passed.
Friday, June 17, is the last day to return absentee ballots by hand to the absentee election manager. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received by the absentee election manager no later than noon on Tuesday, June 21.
Democratic gubernatorial runoff debate tomorrow
Kennedy For Alabama, a political talk show that airs weekly on FM Talk 106.5, will host the Democratic Gubernatorial Runoff Debate on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The live radio debate will air on the FM Talk 106.5 radio station and will also be available for viewing on the FM Talk 106.5 Facebook page. The debate will provide the viewers and listeners with an opportunity to hear from the runoff candidates for Alabama Governor: Ms. Yolanda Flowers and Alabama State Senator Malika Sanders-Fortier.
Firefighters help with special delivery
DOUBLE SPRINGS - First responders can literally say they were doing double duty on a recent call. First responders found themselves in a rather unique situation May 20, when they were informed that a woman had given birth to one of her twins on the side of the road with the other twin on its way at any time.
Half-tuition scholarship opportunity for NW-SCC students with 30 credit hours
WINSTON COUNTY - Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC), which has campuses in Phil Campbell and Muscle Shoals, is offering students who have completed at least 30 credit hours at NW-SCC an opportunity to finish their college degree or certificate program with less financial burden this fall through the Continuing Excellence Scholarship. The deadline to apply for the half-tuition scholarship is Monday, August 1, 2022.
Tomorrow's Bankhead Youth Fishing Derby postponed
The Bankhead National Forest Youth Fishing Derby scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, June 11, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The new date has yet to be determined but will be posted here once it is decided. The U.S. Forest Service, host of the derby, apologizes for the inconvenience and the short notice.
County Road 11 newest Rebuild Alabama project
Winston County Commissioner David Cummings, left, and Road Engineer James Glasgow monitor the work of county road crews in digging out the base failures of County Road 11.
Parent informs Winston BOE about field trip incident
Future of Houston Recreation Area questioned
The campground at Houston Recreation Area, shown here on April 28, was one of a number of topics addressed by the Bankhead Liaison Panel at its May meeting.
Open-air revival starts June 12
"We are not ashamed to let the Lion roar!" An interdenominational open-air revival will start Sunday, June 12, at 6 p.m., in the old Piggly Wiggly parking lot, located across from the Haleyville Walmart on Highway 195. Continuing every night at 6 p.m.
9-1-1 Festival begins Friday
Country crossover artist Sara Evans headlining 9-1-1 concert Friday night
Sara Evans (courtesy photo)
Dispatchers in Alabama reclassified as first responders
Arley Public Library summer reading program begins June 15
ARLEY - Dive into a good book during Arley Public Library’s summer children’s reading program, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. from June 15-July 20.
This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibility.”
Drop by or call APL at (205) 387-0129 to register. Please note that a parent must be present during the sessions for safety reasons.