Winston Sheriff's Office discovers pounds of drugs after accidental shooting


Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore and his deputies display the large amount of drugs, paraphernalia and guns found in Lynn after an accidental shooting. From left, Chief Deputy Caleb Snoddy, Sergeant Josh Bennett, Moore and Sheriff's Office Investigator Jacob Eward.
LYNN - A Haleyville man is actively being sought by multiple law enforcement agencies on numerous drug-related charges after authorities responded to a shooting call to find pounds of meth and marijuana along with Fentanyl stashed in his vehicle.

Officials gather for Exxel Outdoors’ grand reopening


Shown at the ribbon cutting, from left, Kimeral Wilson, human resources manager; Paul Housel representing U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt; Gwen Shelton, representing U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville; Harry Kazazian, Exxel Outhdoors’ Chairman and CEO; Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions; State Representative Tracy Estes and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri.
HALEYVILLE - Exxel Outdoors’ great American story of manufacturing quality products at home in America took the spotlight October 13, at their Alabama location in Haleyville, with a visit from federal, state and local officials celebrating a grand reopening and future expansion.

Hayes gives state-of-the-county address


Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes delivers the state-of-the-county address at the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.
HALEYVILLE - Issues being faced by the Winston County Commission are not just related to state, but also federal funding concerns, Commission Chairman Roger Hayes said during his state-of-the-county address to the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce Friday, Nov. 4.

Gillum back on Bear Creek Council


Marion County District Judge Mark Hammitte administers the oath of office to incoming Bear Creek Council Member Chris Gillum while Mayor Rob Taylor watches.
BEAR CREEK -Chris Gillum, a veteran of the Bear Creek Town Council, has returned to begin his fourth term, filling the place 4 seat recently vacated by the resignation of Chris Hyde.

Rumors untrue

HALEYVILLE - The Alabamian has determined that rumors about the drug fentanyl having caused a poisoning at Haleyville City Schools are false, having checked with Police Chief Rodney Lewis.

Lewis explained that the police department responded to a 13-year-old experiencing a drug overdose, but the incident did not involve fentanyl, nor did the incident occur on a school campus or at any school-related activity or function.

Haleyville resident wants to start community band


Haleyville resident Jeff Underwood is hoping to start a community band in the city that would play in parades, at the Heart of Haleyville Park and other events.
HALEYVILLE - They were a symbol of pride for communities in decades past - a town band marching in parades or playing at a town square. Now, a Haleyville resident is wanting to bring back this time-honored tradition locally.

Winston FOP starting from scratch this year for Toys for Tots


From left, Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore, Investigator Jacob Eward and Chief Deputy Caleb Snoddy with the small amount of toys that have already been received for this year’s drive. More donations are desperately needed.
WINSTON COUNTY - The Toys for Tots program is starting from scratch collecting toys for children in need this holiday season since last year’s supply has been depleted.