The 15th annual community yard sale from Pebble to Union will take place Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3.

ADDISON - In honor of the 50th anniversary of Addison High School's first official football state championship, the AHS Class of 2021 is going to honor the 1970 players, coaches and cheerleaders during the homecoming pre-game festivities Friday, Oct. 2.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The designation of two mills of ad valorem or property taxes to benefit the hospital in Winston County--which has long been on the books and a subject of controversy including a lawsuit--was brought into the light once again through a vote by the Winston County Commission Monday, Sept. 14.

HALEYVILLE - It will be difficult to keep Lions caged this week, as excitement and anticipation are building each day along with activities, as homecoming festivities for Haleyville High School draw closer on Friday, Sept. 25, and school officials assure all events will be done according to safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The State of Alabama is losing--and losing quite badly, as if our state were one of the perennial cupcakes found on the schedule for Southeastern Conference teams in the fall. The deadline to respond to the census is Sept. 30 and a substantial portion of our state has failed to take the five minutes necessary to answer a few basic questions.

PHIL CAMPBELL - The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that Northwest-Shoals Community College will receive a federal Student Support Services grant of $3,171,090 to help more students succeed in and graduate from college.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - For the citizens of Double Springs, the wind down of summer does not end with Labor Day but with City Fest. With the COVID-19 pandemic throwing havoc in lives, City Fest will continue on in its fourth year. This year, it will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the downtown area

DELMAR - The Delmar Volunteer Fire Department’s annual poker run will take place this Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Delmar Fire Station on Highway 13 South.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Panorama Study Club will sponsor their annual Paint the Town Pink 5K Run and Fun Walk Saturday, Oct. 17.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - These young men from Winston County High School FFA recently received the State FFA Degree.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Faye Garner, left, and Mary Watkins, mobile questionnaire assistants, asked people at Gateway Foodland on Saturday, Sept. 19, if they have completed their census. The deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 30, to fill out the census. As of Monday, Sept. 21, Alabama is ranked the lowest in the nation at 87.8 percent enumerated. To fill out the census, go to my2020census.gov.

WINFIELD - Local churches are coming together to promote a time of public prayer for the nation.

HALEYVILLE -  Haleyville City Schools will be destroying special education records for students who have been exited from the system for at least 5 years.

Anyone wishing to claim these files must do so by calling Susan Riggs at 205-486-9231, extension 5,  between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday - Thursday.  The tentative date of destruction is set for October 6, 2020.

HALEYVILLE - If you run a business on a regular basis in the City of Haleyville or the city’s police jurisdiction - in person or online - you must have a business license and collect sales tax.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Land taxes become due on Oct. 1, every year and are considered delinquent after Dec. 31. Those 65 or older qualify for a reduction, but the revenue commissioner’s office has to have a form signed and on file by those who qualify. Every year, the forms have had to be completed in the Winston County Revenue Commissioner’s office. Due to COVID-19 this year, the forms may be completed by mail.

BEAR CREEK - Julie Dodd was crowned the Phillips High School Homecoming Queen for 2020 during a halftime ceremony Friday, Sept. 11.

BEAR CREEK - Bear Creek resident Mark Townsend has filed a lawsuit in Marion County Circuit Court contesting the town’s Aug. 25, municipal election for mayor and council, claiming the election was illegal because the town clerk had not been legally authorized to conduct the election, among other claims.

Alabama Power has once again been named one of the best economic development teams in the nation, according to trade publication Site Selection magazine.

HALEYVILLE - A Haleyville couple is taking a “stand” for the Gospel, and everyone is invited to join them.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Veterans across Winston County who have faced difficulties obtaining benefits and services after the county’s veterans service office closed in 2012, are relieved that the office has been reopened.