Governor Ivey defends state pushbacks on unfair federal mandates
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is greeted by U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt upon her visit as keynote speaker at the Ronald Reagan Republican dinner Saturday night. Also shown are Sheriff Horace Moore, Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes, Attorney Scott Shipman and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri.
Kelley and Till crowned Queen and Princess of Hearts
Bailey Kelley was crowned Queen of Hearts, and Macy Till was crowned Princess of Hearts at Winston County High School on Saturday, March 5.
The top five in Queen of Hearts included Arleigh Breedwell, first alternate, Lexie Flake, second alternate, Jaelyn Dotson, third alternate, and Kaylie Gardner, fourth alternate.
The top five in Princess of Hearts included Maggie Courington, first alternate, Gabrielle Hobbs, second alternate, Kaitlyn Thorn, third alternate, and Nevaeh Taylor, fourth alternate.
Addison man charged with manslaughter
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2 separate wrecks involving 5 total vehicles occur within 75 yards of each other
Haleyville BOE approves gym lobby renovation
Donations needed to make Arley Senior Outreach a reality
Standing outside what will be the Arley Smith Lake Senior Outreach Center are organizers and board members, from left, Bob Cooper, Cathy Cooper, James Rickett and Cheryl Rickett.
Hallman appointed Bear Creek's new police chief
Douglas Hallman takes the oath office as new police chief for the town of Bear Creek during a special-called meeting Monday night. Shown administering the oath is Mayor Rob Taylor. Holding the Holy Bible, on which the oath was taken, was Hallman's wife Nancy.
Boyles crowned Leo's Loveliest
Leo's Loveliest senior division Top 5, from left, Averie Elkins, third alternate; Shamekia Desiderio, first alternate; Leo's Loveliest Ann Marie Boyles; Kirsten Stevens, second alternate and Hadley Smith, fourth alternate.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville High School Senior Ann Marie Boyles was crowned the senior division Leo's Loveliest during the 45th annual contest Saturday, Feb. 26. Rounding out the top 5 were Shamekia Desiderio, first alternate; Kirsten Stevens, second alternate; Averie Elkins, third alternate and Hadley Smith, fourth alternate.
A full round-up of both the junior and senior divisions of Leo's will be in the Wednesday, March 2, edition of the Alabamian.
Attend the wedding of the year this weekend
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Free State Theater Troupe's production of "Virgil's Wedding," directed by Beth Wilson Gilbreath, opened last night at Double Springs Middle School. A musical comedy full of surprises, "Virgil's Wedding" features nineteen talented young actors from across Winston County. With very natural, nigh on flawless performances, they keep the audience laughing throughout--except when they sing. Then a hush falls. There are two more chances to attend: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, in the DSMS gym.
Haleyville Lions headed to the Final Four
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville High School Lions boys basketball team is the Northwest Regional Champions for Class 4A and will now head to the Final Four in Birmingham after knocking off Brooks High School 55-54 in a nail-biter of a game. This marks the first time in program history that the boys basketball team has made the final four. Congratulations to the Haleyville Lions!
Governor's Emergency Relief fund provides match for storm shelter
Pictured at the site of the new storm storm shelter in the Ashridge area, from left, community residents and Ladies Auxiliary members Sheila Miller, Geraldine Jetton, Joe Ann Durham, Bonnie Tidwell, Renee Baker, with her grandson, State Representative Tim Wadsworth, Ashridge Assistant Fire Chief Roger Watts, Dr. Nicole Jones, Gene Baccus, Probate Judge Sheila Moore, Commission Chairman Roger Hayes, Commissioner David Cummings, EMA Director A.J. Brown.
Portion of County Road 54 collapses
A large portion of County Road 54 completely washed out Monday.
Commissioners disagree with submitted letter
Disney Dessert Cabaret coming March 4
Disney Dessert Cabaret performers freshman Brooklyn Burks, teachers Alicia Bond and Meridyth Hardin, sixth grader Anniston Wilson and first grader Lizzy Rawls (seated center) are shown here with Lynn Elementary School Principal Brad Alsup (left), band director Rodney Fike (right) and volunteer assistant band director Sharon Fike (front), who is directing the cabaret and "Willy Wonka JR".
Major water projects planned for Haleyville
MMajor improvements are planned for water tanks across Haleyville, including the Kelly Hill tank.
4-H to hold interest meeting for livestock judging
Students in Winston County aged 9-18 who would like to learn more about participating in livestock judging competitions will have the opportunity on March 3. Regional Extension Agent Dylan Gilbert, who heads up the 4-H program in Winston County, is holding a Livestock Judging Interest Event at 5:30 p.m. in the Double Springs Municipal Building. Students, as well as their parents or guardians, can attend in person or by Zoom.
Haleyville City Hall closing early
Haleyville City Hall is closing at 1:45 p.m. today due to the possibility of severe weather.
Addison girls, Haleyville boys and Meek boys all headed to Northwest Regionals
New business bringing jobs to Haleyville
The Haleyville City Council takes action to vote on the high bidder for property that will house a new business in the city. Voting in favor, from left, Dr. Ray Boshell, Mayor Ken Sunseri, seated front, and Boo Brooks. Council member Brian Berry, center, abstained from the vote.