Summer feeding program dates announced
WINSTON COUNTY - As another school year comes to a close, summer feeding programs across Winston County are beginning, but with several changes this year.
Juveniles confess to vandalism
Haleyville Librarian Carla Waldrep shows where the iron railing was removed from thestairwell behind the library.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Police are increasing patrols and re-enforcing rules to close off two parking lots where youth are congregating after another major vandalism incident.
Arley Day is Saturday
ARLEY - Those attending the annual Arley Day festival this Saturday, May 21, can expect to see a major change in the festival’s layout, all for the betterment and expansion of the activities.
Best friends and Addison High seniors tie for 2022 valedictorian
The valedictorians for the Addison High School Class of 2022, Callie Gilliland, left and Emma Ridgeway. (Courtesy photo)
ADDISON - Addison High School seniors and all-time best friends Emma Ridgeway and Callie Gilliland are being called the One -in-a-Million Girls.
Haleyville Library announces guests for summer reading program
HALEYVILLE - Summer reading programs are back, and the Haleyville Public Library has a great line-up of events to keep children engaged and reading all summer long.
Haleyville native shares his harrowing escape from Ukraine with HMS students
Haleyville native Mark Posey shares the story of his escape from Ukraine with students at Haleyville Middle School. Many of the students took notes during his program as part of a class project.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville native Mark Posey can truly say he has faced death, recalling both horrific and heartwarming details of his recent mission to Ukraine that came to a sudden halt when Russia invaded.
Concord Baptist welcomes inspirational country female vocalist Mary James for women’s conference
LYNN - Concord Baptist Church, located on County Road 9 near Lynn, is proud to welcome six-time inspirational country music female vocalist of the year Mary James as the keynote speaker...
Deadlines changing for June 1, edition
Deadlines for the Wednesday, June 1, edition of the Northwest Alabamian are being changes due to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday.
Ashridge Ladies Auxiliary taking orders for smoked barbecue ribs
ASHRIDGE - The Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary is taking orders for smoked barbecue ribs.
Home remedies don’t control fire ants
WINSTON COUNTY - Gardeners preparing summer vegetable gardens may find their plots already teeming with life, but not the kind they would like to see.
Double Springs man killed in fatal crash
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A motorcycle crash just after midnight Monday, May 16, has claimed the life of a Double Springs man.
Free Fishing Day is coming
Free Fishing Day, when residents and out-of-state visitors can fish for free in most public waters, whether fresh or saltwater, will be Saturday, June 11, during National Fishing and Boating Week, June 4-12. On this day, no fishing license will be required to fish in most public waters in Alabama. However, some piers and state public fishing lakes will still require a permit, and fishing for red snapper will still require a $10 Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement and saltwater angler registration, which is free.
$2 million new industry coming to Bear Creek
Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor shows the property that will soon occupy Riverwood Forest Products Inc., where Burley Wholesale will soon be closing.
BEAR CREEK - A $2 million investment in Bear Creek has been announced, as a new industry has purchased the former Burley Wholesale property, bringing high-paying jobs and a major boost in the area’s economic development.
Haleyville Library chosen for prestigious school readiness program
Using one kit from the Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit, Head Librarian Carla Waldrep practices color recognition and counting with local preschoolers. Ten different kits will be available to check out.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Public Library recently received the Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit, a set of ten kits each containing two to three books (21 in all) and materials for hands-on activities related to the books’ topics.
Brighter nights ahead in Lynn
WINSTON COUNTY - The town of Lynn will install seven new LED lights at the baseball fields in Lynn City Park and replace the town’s streetlights with brighter, more cost-effective LED lights as well.
Higginbotham to attend Space Camp
Micah Higginbotham (courtesy photo)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A Double Springs Middle School student is about to embark on an “out-of-this-world” trip.
Winston County Sports Hall of Fame announces 2022 class of inductees
WINSTON COUNTY - This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Winston County Sports Hall of Fame, and a stellar class has been chosen to be inducted.
Annual George Tucker Patriot Descendants reunion May 21
GLEN ALLEN - The George Tucker Patriot Descendants Association annual reunion will take place Saturday, May 21st, at Hopewell Cemetery, located in Fayette County near Glen Allen.
Winston County Voter List in today's Alabamian
The 2022 Voter List for Winston County is in the May 4, edition of the Northwest Alabamian. All registered voters in Winston County are encouraged to look at it to make sure that their names are on it and that their names are matched up with the correct voting site.
Arley Day is May 21
Members of the Arley Women’s Club are excited about the swiftly approaching Arley Day festival to be held once again at Hamner Park but with some refreshing changes. Members from left, Brittany Bailes, Paula Fullington, Bethany Grant, Teri Henley, Jane Shirah, Club President Barb Wills, Johnna Bailey, Arley Day chairperson, Leigh Hall, Sue Grogan and Beverly Kelly.
ARLEY - There are more reasons to celebrate at the annual Arley Day festival than ever before.
This year, the festival, planned in its annual time slot of the third Saturday in May, or May 21, marks several changes. The biggest change is a major expansion of the festival itself, resulting in parking moved off site and visitors being shuttled back and forth to the festival located Hamner Park off County Road 77, organizers said.