Jeff Sessions resigns as U.S. Attorney General
Jeff Sessions
WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has resigned, according to the Associated Press.
Jeff Sessions
Jeff Sessions
Fate of Bridgeview Drive’s status lies with Circuit Court
Addison resident Larry Robinson shows where the gate was once located, that had to be removed across the old roadbed he claims has not been a county road in at least 50 years.
ADDISON - The issue of whether a road currently known as Bridgeview Drive in the Addison area is a county road or not now rests in the Winston County Circuit Court for a judge to decide possibly in 2019.
Addison water line/bridge project nears completion
The new eight-inch water line at the steel bridge.
ADDISON - A good water supply is a dire need for any community, as evidenced by a major project to restore the Town of Addison’s main water line, which is coming to fruition thanks to a partnership of state and local agencies.
Batchelor new Bear Creek Mayor; Franks new Bear Creek Police Chief
BEAR CREEK - The Town of Bear Creek now has a new mayor and new police chief.
The Bear Creek Council appointed Tammie Rowe Batchelor as the town's new mayor during their Monday night meeting. After her appointment, Batchelor appointed Joey Franks as the town's new police chief.
Haleyville City Schools now has school resource officer
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools now has a school resource officer.
Moore state finalist for Wendy's High School Heisman
Ethan Moore
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Ethan Moore, a senior at Winston County High School, has been named a state finalist for the Wendy's® High School Heisman award, an annual scholarship competition.
Tombigbee gets $1.5 million grant for Haleyville Fiber Infrastructure Project
HALEYVILLE - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $1,500,000 grant to the Tombigbee Electric Cooperative for the Haleyville Fiber Infrastructure Project.
Addison Claims State 2A Volleyball Championship
BIRMINGHAM - The Addison Lady Dawgs have won their sixth straight state volleyball championship at the CrossPlex in Birmingham, defeating their county rival, the Winston County Lady Jackets, 3-2.
Fire department responds to call at Lakeland hospital
Firefighters load up their equipment to leave the scene after the situation was brought under control.
HALEYVILLE - Smoke in the equipment room on the third floor of Lakeland Community Hospital brought response Thursday afternoon, Nov. 1, from the Haleyville Fire Department, to find smoke but no flames, according to Acting Chief Terrell Baccus.
Two-vehicle wreck on Highway 278 east of Addison
ADDISON - First responders are on the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 278 east of Addison near the Rock Creek bridge. One vehicle has supposedly rolled over. Please avoid this area and choose an alternate route if at all possible.
High speed internet coming to Arley and Addison
Pictured at the announcement, from left, Angela Wilkins and Dallas Baldwin, representing the Winston County Commission; Arley Mayor Chris Tyree; Dave Hargrove, governmental relations for AT&T; State Representative Tim Wadsworth and Paul Housel and James Manasco with Congressman Robert Aderholt’s office.
ARLEY - The east side of Winston County will reap the benefit from AT&T Fixed Wireless Internet service, designed to bring high speed internet to rural, under-served locations such as Arley, Addison, Crane Hill and Logan.
Double Springs makes plans for new building
From left, Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller, Fire Chief Allen Ward, Mayor Elmo Robinson and Street Department Supervisor Ron Noblett.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Double Springs police, fire and street departments will all three benefit from a new building soon to be constructed on land behind the town hall.
Lynn resource fair a success
Lynn Principal Jennifer Baker; Cynthia Tittle, second and third grade math and second grade science teacher and Lisa Cagle, reading coach specialist pose in front of the Alabama 200 flag.
LYNN - The first Lynn Community Resource Fair was held Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the Lynn school lunchroom.
House fire on 31st street
House fire on 31st Street
HALEYVILLE - At approximately 10:11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 26, Haleyville Fire were dispatched to a fully involved house fire located at 1605 31st Street.
Four Haleyville High School students injured in wreck
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FRANKLIN COUNTY - Four students from Haleyville High School were involved in a single-vehicle accident in the Franklin County area on Friday, Oct. 26, while traveling to the high school's volleyball tournament in Huntsville.
Helicon’s echoes of the past retold
Shown is a former building of Liberty Baptist Church. The photo is courtesy of The Progressive Farmer magazine, December 1949 issue.
HELICON - Ivonell McCormick Sellers grew up in Helicon...
Cattle Owners Vote This Week to Continue Alabama Beef Checkoff Program
WINSTON COUNTY - Cattle owners in Alabama will have the opportunity to vote yes or no to continue a voluntary self-help checkoff program on Wednesday, October 24.
Truck stolen from Better Built Trailers in Double Springs
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A vehicle was stolen from a local business last week, and police and the business owners are needing the public's health locating it.
A white 2007 GMC four-wheel drive truck with a flatbed was stolen from Better Built Trailers, in Double Springs sometime during the evening hours of Thursday, Oct. 18. The single wheel truck has a custom cab light bar on top of it.
If spotted, please contact the Double Springs Police Department at 205-489-5115.
Children’s advocacy center opens in Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A children’s advocacy center is now open in Winston County and is expected to be a great benefit to children who are abused or neglected.
Unhappy voters come to Commission
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Voters are expressing grievance, some even saying they are being discriminated against in the voting process, since the precinct lines have changed due to the latest census, meaning some voters are now at a different polling site than where they have traditionally voted.
One arrest in threat made against DHR
Ricky Baughn Keeler
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A Nauvoo man was arrested after making a terrorist threat, based on at least two separate incidents, where he threatened bodily harm to a case worker with the Winston County Department of Human Resources...
New equipment helps Double Springs FD save lives
The new set of Jaws of Life purchased for the department features the strongest technology in both cutting and spreading devices, as shown here by Fire Chief Allen Ward, left, and Lt. Erik Gilbreath.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Double Springs Fire Department is ready to roll with new equipment that will greatly benefit them, especially fighting fires in more rural areas.
Phil Campbell man dies in crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY - A Phil Campbell man died Tuesday evening in a one-vehicle crash in Franklin County.
Lynn applies for fire equipment grant
LYNN - The Town of Lynn has applied for a grant to help with firefighting suits, Mayor Jeff Stokes explained at the regular town meeting on Monday, Oct. 15.
Haleyville Rescue Squad to take hurricane relief supplies to hard-hit rural Florida
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Rescue Squad is collecting donations all week, with plans to leave out Saturday for areas of rural Florida that were hit hard by Hurricane Michael.
Burglary suspect breaks through back wall into Delmar Quick Stop
Lt. Tim Steien, investigator with the Haleyville Police Department, inspects the hole where the suspect gained access into the store during the break-in and theft incident.
DELMAR - A suspect tore a hole in the back wall of Delmar Quick Stop early Friday morning, Oct. 12, in order to gain access into the store, where all of the cigarettes were cleaned out as well as all of the cash taken from the store’s ATM machine.
Key Haleyville tax figures up for FY 2018
HALEYVILLE - Mayor Ken Sunseri had good financial news to report to the Haleyville City Council during the Oct. 1, meeting.
Jerry Perkins retires from manufactured housing career
Jerry Perkins sits in front of his children and grandchildren. From left, Carter Perkins, Jami Perkins holding Penelope, Lashae Berry, Jessica McDonald and Hilrye and Ruby Baker.
HALEYVILLE - What began by working on the assembly floor of a manufactured home plant in 1963, eventually led to retirement 55 years later as owner of a company.
Tons of trash plucked from shore
Clockwise from left are Kerri Roberts, Kathy and Jackie Phelps, Charlotte Dougherty and Brian and Lou Kuntz.
CRANE HILL - What do combs, toothbrushes, unopened bottles of water, unopened bottles of oil, tires, rubber snakes, aerosol cans, plastic bags, light bulbs, tarps, chairs, rope, bobbers and barrels have in common?
Car crashes into Goar's Market
A car crashes into the entrance of Goar's Market in Haleyville.
HALEYVILLE - Emergency responders and city officials swarmed the scene at Goar’s supermarket Monday morning, Oct. 8, after a vehicle crashed through the south entrance door, scattering debris and alarming store personnel and customers.
Man arrested after active meth lab found on stolen four-wheeler at Phillips School
Tommy Levi Lolley, 27, of Phil Campbell, is placed into the patrol car at the scene of the bust at Phillips School Thursday, Oct. 4.
BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Police Department was at the right place at the right time, when they caught a man on a stolen four wheeler in possession of an active methamphetamine lab and firearms in the parking lot in the presence of students at Phillips School.
3 arrested in counterfeit check scheme
Lt. Tim Steien with the Haleyville Police Department, examines the counterfeit checks.
HALEYVILLE - Three people have been nabbed in a counterfeit check scheme affecting not just Haleyville but several northwest Alabama communities, where the individuals were attempting to cash bogus company checks while being in possession of bogus personal checks.
Preston chosen Bear Creek Mayor Pro Tem
Bear Creek Town Council Member Jimmy Preston, far right, who was named as mayor pro tem, talks to the crowd attending the council's special called meeting, about the town being transparent and everyone working together. Council members from left, Daniel Green, Chris Hyde, James Loden and Chris Gillum.
BEAR CREEK - After a one hour executive session, the Bear Creek Town Council voted by majority to name Jimmy Preston as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Connie Morrison who resigned earlier that day on Wednesday, October 3.
Florida fire leads local business to offer helping hand
Adam Baker, Terry Baker and Owen Oliver work on installing equipment in the sawmill in Lawtey, Florida.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Local business owner Terry Baker and his sons Adam Baker and Owen Oliver, of Baker Millwright and Maintenance, have been giving a helping hand not only in Winston County but all over the southeast.
Terry admitted to Oklahoma State Veterinary Program
Ashley Terry
HALEYVILLE - Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences recently welcomed 106 members of the Class of 2022. Among those admitted to OSU’s DVM program was Ashley Terry, of Haleyville.
U.S. Census Bureau Now Hiring Workers for 2020 Census in Alabama
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama residents looking for some extra income may have a great opportunity to help their country, their state and earn a little extra money all at the same time with a federal job related to the 2020 census in Alabama.
NW-SCC receives highest marks following on-site reaccreditation visit
President Dr. Glenda Colagross
MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL - Northwest-Shoals Community College was found to be in complete compliance, with no findings or recommendations, at the conclusion of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges on-site reaffirmation of accreditation visit recently.
Twelve 2020 yellow and blacks with a/c set to arrive next year
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Twelve brand new 2020 model school buses have been purchased by the Winston County Board of Education and is set to arrive by the beginning of the next school year.
Garner new STEAM Coordinator for Haleyville City Schools
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools has traditionally been known as a progressive school not just in their facilities but in their programs and studies, so the school is literally “full steam ahead” over a new concept, hiring a new coordinator to help in the efforts.
New Lakeland COO says hospital has great potential
New Chief Operating Officer Ashley Pool of Lakeland Community Hospital started her first day on the job Sept. 5.
HALEYVILLE - First days on the job can be tough but not for the new Chief Operating Officer Ashley Pool at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Haleyville officials questioned about Corsicana facility closing
HALEYVILLE - The closure of Corsicana Bedding in Haleyville was a topic of discussion near the end of the Haleyville City Council’s Sept. 17, meeting, with some of the points made during the meeting disputed by Corsicana corporate officials.
Empty Bowls to benefit two local non-profits
MHS students help with Empty Bowls each year. Shown back row from left, Sky Heath, Suzie Feist, Destiney Briscoe, Madeline Murrah. Front, Diane Sharron of the pottery workshop, students Kaylee Elliott and Paige Frederick.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Empty Bowls and full hearts will be the case when hundreds of people gather Thursday, Oct. 11, to enjoy hearty fellowship and a variety of delectable soups while raising funds to help two worthy causes.
Suspect in Cullman County murder nabbed in traffic stop
ARLEY - A man indicted for murder in Cullman County was in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was driving through the Arley and was stopped by Arley Police Chief Jerry Cummings.
Lack of funding the problem
Special guests at the Tuesday, Sept. 18, meeting of the Haleyville Civitan Club, from left, Steve Foshee of Tombigbee Electric Coop, U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri.
HALEYVILLE - High speed internet service is knocking on the door of Haleyville, but funding must first be secured before the project can proceed, noted Steve Foshee, who was keynote speaker along with U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt at the Tuesday, Sept. 18 meeting of the Haleyville Civitan Club.
Howie Lyons Serve with Pride for High School
Haleyville High School Principal Dr. Erika McCoy presents the Howie Lyons Serve with Pride award to student Tristan Carter.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Board of Education has developed a new Serve with Pride award for their system with a different honoree chosen each month. For September, the award was given in honor of long time teacher and track coach Howie Lyons who retired from the system in 1996. The high school recipient for this Serve with Pride award was Tristan Carter, honored in a presentation by High School Principal Dr. Erika McCoy at the board's regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Howie Lyons Serve with Pride for Middle School
Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson presents the Howie Lyons Serve with Pride award to student Aynelise Vickery
HALEYVILLE - A new award presented this month by administrators from Haleyville City Schools was in honor of long time teacher and track coach Howie Lyons, who retired from the system in 1996. The award presented by Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson was to student Aynelise Vickery. The award was presented at the board of education's Tuesday, Sept. 25 meeting. A different honoree will be chosen each month.
Howie Lyons Serve with Pride for Haleyville Elementary
Haleyville Elementary Principal Christy Bice presents the Howie Lyons Serve with Pride award to student Boston Brewer
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville City Board of Education has developed a new line of service awards for their system, with a new honoree chosen this month. In September the Serve with Pride award was in honor of long time high school teacher and successful track coach Howie Lyons who retired from the system in 1996. Each month, administrators from each system will highlight a student deserving of Serve with Pride awards. Elementary Principal Christy Bice announced Boston Brewer as the elementary student at the board of education's regular session on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Police block Hwy. 13 for 18-wheeler fire at busy Haleyville intersection
An 18-wheeler caught fire at the intersection of Highways 13 and 195.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville police and fire were both dispatched to an 18-wheeler on fire at the intersection of Highways 195 and 13 near McDonald's.
For a time, police blocked Hwy. 13 and routed traffic down 20th Street.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
Hayes elected to Statewide Legislative Committee
Roger Hayes
MONTGOMERY - Winston County Commission Chair Roger Hayes has been elected to serve as a member of the 2018-2019 Legislative Committee of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama...
New employee for Lynn is full-time and with full benefits
LYNN - Joe Bell, who has been working part-time for the Town of Lynn, now has a permanent, full-time job, with all benefits, at the Lynn street and water departments. He was approved for hiring by the town council at their meeting on Monday, Sept. 17.