Caution Urged with All Burning
WINSTON COUNTY - With limited amounts of rain predicted for Monday, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is advising people to use extreme caution with all debris burning and outdoor fires.
Old Alfa building being torn down
The old Henry E. McNutt Alfa building was torn down Friday, March 22. The demolition crew had 13th Avenue by the post office closed to perform the task.
HALEYVILLE - A Demolition crew had 13th Avenue by the post office closed Friday, March 22, to tear down the old Alfa building. Motorists are urged to avoid the area for the next several hours.
Arley Day Vendor Applications and Rules now available
ARLEY - The 2019 Arley Day vendor application, along with rules and guidelines, are both now posted in the resource guide.
Information about the upcoming Arley Day can also be found at the Arley Women's Club's Facebook page for the event. Click here to view.
Former Arley mayor remembered
Standing, from left, Treatment Plant Operator Clifton Rudd, Council Member Roger Fincher, Fire Chief James Rickett, Retired Police Chief Aaron Brown, Police Chief Jerry Cummings, Retired Fire Chief George Gibson, Water Plant Supervisor Johnny Taylor, Water Clerk Suzie Barber, Clerk Tammi Farley, Philip Harbison and Bob Williams. Seated from left, Brittany Ferguson, Harbison’s daughter; Ann Harbison, Allan’s wife; Brent Harbison, Allan’s son and Justin Harbison, Allan’s son.
ARLEY - Two terms is enough for any mayor to serve, once said former Arley Mayor Allan Harbison, who is being remembered by his family and friends not only for having integrity in the mayor’s office, but also being a strong leader by example.
Harbison, 65, who passed away Monday, March 11...
Haleyville Library participating in new literacy program
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Public Library will be participating in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten literary program.
Ashridge VFD Auxiliary taking smoked meat orders
ASHRIDGE - The Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is taking orders for Boston butt roasts and slabs of ribs through Friday, April 12.
Pebble VFD reports hoax involving fire dues
PEBBLE - The Pebble Volunteer Fire Department has posted a notice on their Facebook page regarding how they collect fire dues, after reports of someone in the area going door-to-door claiming to be from the department.
Haleyville woman killed in Monday afternoon crash
PEBBLE - A single vehicle crash at 3:05 p.m., Monday, March 18, has claimed the life of a Haleyville woman.
Arley hit with major storm damage
High winds heavily damaged the varsity baseball field behind Meek High School in Arley.
ARLEY - Major storm damage was reported in the Arley area, after severe storms plowed across the state Thursday, March 14.
Renew Our Rivers Winston County Smith Lake Clean-Up
SMITH LAKE - Winston County Smith Lake Advocacy, Inc., Bankhead National Forest and Alabama Power Company need your help for a RENEW OUR RIVERS Lake Cleanup on Smith Lake April 10 & 11. Cleanup begins at 8:30 a.m. at Clear Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramp, Bankhead National Forest.
Northwest-Shoals and UNA partner to make transfer seamless and more affordable for students
PHIL CAMPBELL - Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) students will now have a more seamless and affordable path to the University of North Alabama (UNA) through a newly formed partnership.
Candlelight Vigil and Victims' Memorial Service will be held April 12
WINSTON COUNTY - Victims of Crime and Leniency, a statewide victims’ rights and services organization, has received federal funding to promote community awareness of crime victims’ rights and services during the 2019 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 7 - 13.
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help victims of abuse, violent crime through support dogs
WINSTON COUNTY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $700,000 grant for a new way to help victims of sexual abuse and violent crime better cope with the fallout and the anxieties that can come with criminal justice proceedings.
Bomb threat causes four hour evacuation
A blasting cap was found in the parking lot of the town hall. Officials set it off, leaving a hole several inches wide in the parking lot pavement.
NAUVOO - What started as a normal day for Nauvoo town employees soon turned into a hectic, tension-filled one when a bomb threat was discovered.
Alabama Senate passes Ivey's Rebuild Alabama Plan
MONTGOMERY - By a 28-6 vote, the Alabama Senate has approved Governor Kay Ivey's Rebuild Alabama plan for increased infrastructure funding on day five of a special legislative session the governor called. The Rebuild Alabama plan has now been signed into law by Gov. Ivey.
Bear Creek addressing storm shelter issues
Instead of being stocked with necessary water, food and other supplies, the storage room is piled high with junk.
BEAR CREEK - The day after a deadly EF-4 tornado wreaked havoc in Lee County- leaving mass destruction and 23 dead in its wake - weather preparedness, or the lack of it, was the major topic for Mayor Tammie Batchelor at the Bear Creek Council’s...
Moore named APA Board President
Horace Moore
ALABAMA - Mid-South Newspapers Publisher Horace Moore is the new president of the Alabama Press Association Board of Directors.
Electronic poll books to be installed in Winston
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill spoke to the Haleyville Rotary Club Thursday, Feb. 28. From left, Ashley Pool, chief operating officer of Lakeland Community Hospital; Merrill; Don Dimond, Haleyville Rotary Club president; Winston County District Judge Mike Newell; Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri and Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes.
HALEYVILLE - Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) hopes to have electronic poll books in all 67 counties by the year 2022. What does this mean?
WCHS Alumni Banquet May 4
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County High School Alumni Association officers are preparing for this year's alumni banquet, which has been scheduled for Saturday, May 4...
Northwest-Shoals launches Community Partners Scholarship Program
HALEYVILLE - Northwest-Shoals Community College President Glenda Colagross has announced the launch of the new Community Partners Scholarship initiative.
Bomb threats made in Nauvoo area
NAUVOO - The Walker County Sheriff's Office is confirming through their Facebook page that there have been bomb threats made to several locations in the Nauvoo area Monday, March 11.
"None of these threats have been substantiated and we don't believe anyone is in immediate danger," the Facebook post reads.
The Alabamian is monitoring this story, and will post any further developments.
Fifth annual Strawberry Festival in Moulton May 3-4
MOULTON - Strawberries, live music, a pageant, golf tournament, mud volleyball competition, arts and crafts and other free family fun are all on the agenda when the annual Strawberry Festival hits the streets of downtown Moulton in May.
Haleyville Alumni Association seeking Alumnus of the Year nominations
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2019 Alumnus of the Year.
Phony money cases investigated by sheriff's office
Winston County Sheriff's Investigator Brad Curtis inspects the counterfeit money that has been confiscated.
WINSTON COUNTY - Complaints from local businesses about fake money being circulated have resulted in an active investigation by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.
Interstate drug operation taken down by Regional Drug Task Force
From left, Winston County Sheriff's Investigator Brad Curtis shows the ADECA Drug Task Force logo, Winfield Police Chief Brett Burleson, Winston County Sheriff Tommy Moore and Investigator Caleb Snoddy show the vast amount of marijuana and other items seized in this major interstate drug operation.
HALEYVILLE - An interstate drug operation has been intercepted by local and regional agencies, who seized an approximate total of eight pounds of marijuana in air tight bags mailed from southern California to the post office in Haleyville.
Haleyville City Schools cleared of Code Red
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools have been cleared from a Code Red lockdown after being warned of a suspicious person who might have had a weapon in the area earlier today.
According to Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland, every school immediately enacted its safety plan and the Haleyville Police Department secured the campus.
"The suspect has been identified and is in police custody," Sutherland said, thanking everyone for the great job they performed protecting the children, faculty and staff.
40th annual ARC Easter Pageant April 12
HALEYVILLE - The 40th annual ARC Easter Pageant will be held Friday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the Haleyville Elementary School cafetorium.
Students Encouraged to Enter State-Fish Art Contest Deadline for entries is March 31
WINSTON COUNTY - Each year, K-12 students from across the country can enter their artwork in the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest.
Entries sought for 2019 Community Art Showcase
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is seeking entries for its annual Community Art Showcase to be held April 8-27, at the Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts.
Carroll crowned Leo's Loveliest for junior division
Evelyn Kate Carroll
HALEYVILLE - Evelyn Kate Carroll was crowned Leo's Loveliest for the junior division of the pageant held Friday night at the Haleyville Elementary School cafetorium. First alternate was Brookleigh Cockrell, second alternate was Karlie Lasker, third alternate was Lily Tinch and fourth alternate was Hadley Smith.
Mass choir to join Shoals Symphony Sunday at UNA to present Lord Nelson Mass
FLORENCE - On Sunday, March 3, a mass choir will join the Shoals Symphony at UNA as they present Hadyn’s Lord Nelson Mass.
Weatherization applications being accepted
WINSTON/MARION - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (The Partnership) is currently accepting applications for Weatherization services for qualifying residents of Winston, Marion...
State Superintendent Dr. Mackey keynote speaker at luncheon
Students from all levels of Haleyville City Schools present special gifts to the state visiting team of State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, Dr. Jeff Langham, chief of staff for the state department of education, and Ryan Hollingsworth, executive director of school superintendents of Alabama.
HALEYVILLE - Alabama Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey was keynote speaker at a special State of Schools luncheon Friday, March 1, at the fellowship hall of Ninth Avenue Church of Christ.
State superintendent visits HCS students Friday
From left, Dr. Jeff Langham, chief of staff for the State Department of Education, Dr. Eric Mackey, state superintendent and Ryan Hollingsworth, executive director of school superintendents of Alabama, interact with Haleyville Elementary students during a tour of the school Friday morning, March 1. Students from left, Bryant Caine, Het Patel and Nicholas Barnett. They are in the third grade class of Brandi Crumpton learning about fraction pizzas.
HALEYVILLE - Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, along with Dr. Jeff Langham, chief of staff for the state department of education and Ryan Hollingsworth, executive director of school superintendents of Alabama, paid a special visit Friday, March 1, to Haleyville City Schools.
Case against Cantrell dismissed
Jarod Chase Cantrell
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County Circuit Judge Lee Carter dismissed with prejudice the State of Alabama's case against Jarod Chase Cantrell, a former teacher and coach at Double Springs Middle School, Wednesday, Feb. 27. A mistrial due to prosecutorial misconduct was granted on Feb. 22. Dismissed with prejudice means the case has been permanently dismissed and cannot be brought back before the court.
PHILLIPS WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
BIRMINGHAM - The Phillips High School She Bears have won the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 1A State Championship, defeating Skyline 71-63. Stats from the game can be found here.
Governor Ivey Announces Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced her Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan at a press conference, alongside a host of legislators, stakeholder groups and other state and local officials.
Wallace State health programs offering new options, curriculum changes
HANCEVILLE - Three health programs at Wallace State Community College are making changes to expand their offerings or altering the curriculum to offer students more options to enter the workforce, to specialize in specific areas in their chosen field or to decrease the time they need to finish their degree.
Use extreme caution following flooding, sewage overflows
WINSTON COUNTY - Due to recent flooding in many northern Alabama counties, especially in the Shoals area, some public sewer systems may overflow.
Mistrial declared in Cantrell case
Jarod Chase Cantrell
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County Circuit Judge Lee Carter granted a mistrial motion Thursday, Feb. 21, in the case of the State of Alabama v. Jarod Chase Cantrell, citing multiple violations of prosecutorial misconduct on the State.
Baker’s essay wins state
Jonathan Baker
DOUBLE SPRINGS - An essay written by Jonathan Baker, a senior at Winston County High School, has won not just district, but state competition and is now headed to Washington, D.C. for national competition.
Weather, lack of employees keep Twin Forks closed
BEAR CREEK - Twin Forks Campgrounds will remain closed past its original March 1, reopening date.
Accounts set up to help Team Gunnar
Gunnar Rambo
EAST FRANKLIN -A precious 2-year-old boy from the East Franklin community is fighting for his life in a Boston hospital, and help is needed for his medical expenses.
Delmar’s ISO drops mean possible savings for homeowners
From l-r: Delmar Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Micah Ouellette, second lieutenant Rosie Ouellette, Chief Ray Cantrell and first lieutenant Kerry “Bubba” Adams.
DELMAR - The Delmar Volunteer Fire Department has achieved something many smaller departments can only dream about.
Bonds crowned Queen of Hearts
The 2019 Queen of Hearts and her court. From l-r: Lexie Randolph, third alternate; Ella Moore, first alternate; Queen of Hearts Kady Bonds, Jesslyn Downey, second alternate and Tesslie Tidwell, fourth alternate. Bonds was also named Most Photogenic.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Kady Bonds, a senior at Winston County High School, was crowned the Queen of Hearts during the annual pageant Saturday.
Gardner named Princess of Hearts
The 2019 Princess of Hearts and her court. From l-r: Bailey Kelley, third alternate; Lizzy Bass, first alternate; Queen of Hearts Kaylie Gardner, ReShae Moore, second alternate and Abbie Hood, fourth alternate, Miss Citizenship and Miss Congeniality. Gardner was also named Most Photogenic.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Kaylie Gardner, a sixth grader at Double Springs Middle School, was crowned the 2019 Princess of Hearts during the annual pageant Saturday.
Alabama Secretary of State to speak at Haleyville Rotary Club Thursday
John Merrill
HALEYVILLE - Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill will be the very special guest for the Haleyville Rotary Club meeting Thursday, Feb. 28, at noon in the conference room at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Merrill recently began his second term as Alabama’s Secretary of State after winning reelection in 2018.
The Haleyville Rotary Club meeting is open to the public, and all interested persons are more than welcome to attend.
PHS wins 66-48
BEAR CREEK - The Phillips High School She Bears have won their semifinal match against Westminster Christian 66-48. They will now play for the 1A state championship on Thursday. Click here for complete stats from the game.
American Legion Whitehead Post taking applications for military banners
The American Legion Post 33 Auxiliary is accepting orders for military banners for Memorial Day.
HALEYVILLE - The Military Banner Program has been a great success in Haleyville, and now is the time for anyone who wants to have a banner made for their loved one to do so.