Mike Gilbreath Memorial Park temporarily closed during renovation project

Roots of trees through the years have heavily damaged the walking track at the park.

Roots of trees through the years have heavily damaged the walking track at the park.
DOUBLE SPRINGS  - A community park, named in honor of a man who gave much service to his community, was temporarily closed beginning Feb. 13,  while its first major renovation, planned at least the past two years, is finally taking place.

Big plans announced for Arley Day on May 16

Members of the Arley Women’s Club plan this year’s Arley Day. Left to right, sitting are Jonna Bailey, Montie Pafford and Nancy Carlisle. Standing are Mary Wynder, Carolyn Blanton, Cindy Bryant, Jane Shirah, Laurie McGriff, Ara Loftis and Joni Owens.

Members of the Arley Women’s Club plan this year’s Arley Day. Left to right, sitting are Jonna Bailey, Montie Pafford and Nancy Carlisle. Standing are Mary Wynder, Carolyn Blanton, Cindy Bryant, Jane Shirah, Laurie McGriff, Ara Loftis and Joni Owens.
ARLEY - Are you ready for summer? Members of the Arley Women’s Club sure are and have been working toward Arley’s gateway to summer: the annual Arley Day Festival. Organized and presented by the AWC, Arley Day is in its 47th year. Plans have already begun, and the event looks to be the best yet. Save the date: Saturday, May 16, and get ready to begin the summer off right.

Trophy case, patriotic mural honor Late Sr. Airman Mark Forester

From left, Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed, art student Anna Reyes and Ray Forester are proud of the new trophy case and patriotic mural honoring Ray's son, Senior Airman Mark Forester, who was killed in the line of duty in 2010.

From left, Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed, art student Anna Reyes and Ray Forester are proud of the new trophy case and patriotic mural honoring Ray's son, Senior Airman Mark Forester, who was killed in the line of duty in 2010.
HALEYVILLE - What began as an expansion of the Haleyville High School nurse's station thanks to state windfall monies has led to a multi-faceted project displaying student talent as a memorial to Sr. Airman Mark Forester, who was killed in the line of duty in 2010.

Vehicle stalls across flooded creek

Splunge Creek flows out of its channel and across County Road 339 with the recent rains. The Chevrolet Tahoe shown has been extracted from the creek after occupants tried to cross.

Splunge Creek flows out of its channel and across County Road 339 with the recent rains. The Chevrolet Tahoe shown has been extracted from the creek after occupants tried to cross.
LYNN - Winston County has received a lot of rain this week, especially Wednesday, Feb. 12, with the Haleyville weather station of the National Weather Service reporting just over two inches of rain that day alone. When a storm system comes through with heavy rain involved, there are several places in southwest Winston near Lynn which flood. Splunge and Browns creeks, both flowing under County Road 339 normally, flow over the road in the low-lying area, as the water channel cannot handle the load.

Town Council hires electrician to check out Twin Forks during temporary closure

From left, Council Member Jimmy Preston, Mayor Tammie Batchelor and Town Clerk Jamie Green listen as advice is given to them by attorney Cole Christopher concerning some election formalities the council needs to approve.

From left, Council Member Jimmy Preston, Mayor Tammie Batchelor and Town Clerk Jamie Green listen as advice is given to them by attorney Cole Christopher concerning some election formalities the council needs to approve.
BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Town Council voted at their regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, to hire Chester Barber as the electrician to check out Twin Forks campsites,  making sure everything is in order while the park is temporarily closed for general maintenance.

Haleyville getting a pediatrician

Dr. Brooke Bailey Goar, left and Ashley Pool, COO of Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.

Dr. Brooke Bailey Goar, left and Ashley Pool, COO of Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.
HALEYVILLE - During the Business & Professional Women's Club meeting at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville Wednesday, Feb. 12, Lakeland COO Ashley Pool announced that Dr. Brooke Bailey Goar will be opening a pediatric practice at Lakeland Community Hospital.

Man charged with capital murder in police officer's death has local ties

Nick O'Rear, who was shot and killed this past week in the line of duty, had recently been certified as the K-9 handler for the Kimberly Police Department.

Nick O'Rear, who was shot and killed this past week in the line of duty, had recently been certified as the K-9 handler for the Kimberly Police Department.
WALKER COUNTY   - The pursuit of a suspect vehicle, containing a man with criminal ties to several areas including Winston County, ended in the fatal shooting of Kimberly Police Officer Nick O’Rear...

Burkett winner of county spelling bee

Winston County Spelling Bee winners are champion John Paul Burkett, of Lynn High School, and Grant Banks, of Meek High School. The winning champion word is “mutter.”

Winston County Spelling Bee winners are champion John Paul Burkett, of Lynn High School, and Grant Banks, of Meek High School. The winning champion word is “mutter.”

LYNN - It took 17 rounds for a winner to be declared in the 2020 Winston County Spelling Bee, held Friday, Feb. 7, at Lynn Elementary School. John Paul Burkett, of Lynn High School, was the winner with Grant Banks of Meek High School as the runner-up. The championship word was mutter.

Father and son reunite at Double Springs Elementary

Abel Spicer has so much to tell his Daddy, Nicholas Spicer, after Nicholas surprises Abel in his classroom after being overseas with the Air Force for seven months.

Abel Spicer has so much to tell his Daddy, Nicholas Spicer, after Nicholas surprises Abel in his classroom after being overseas with the Air Force for seven months.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Six-year-old Abel Spicer got the birthday surprise of his life Wednesday, Jan. 29, when his daddy, Nicholas, surprised him after a six-month absence serving his country in the Air Force overseas in Qatar.

Man loses everything in house fire

Firefighters battle the blaze and check for hot spots. The fire consumed the residence.

Firefighters battle the blaze and check for hot spots. The fire consumed the residence.
BEAR CREEK - The Alabama Fire Marshal is scheduled this week to begin an investigation into the cause of a fire that destroyed the home where a Bear Creek man had been living, resulting in the loss of all of his possessions.
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