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.

Sheriff releases statement on theft of sheriff's office vehicle by jail trustee

This Winston County Sheriff's Office vehicle was crashed in Decatur after being allegedly stolen by a Winston County Jail trustee.

This Winston County Sheriff's Office vehicle was crashed in Decatur after being allegedly stolen by a Winston County Jail trustee.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore has released the following statement regarding the alleged theft and crash of a sheriff's office vehicle by a Winston County Jail trustee Monday, Feb. 3:

HES closes to disinfect after rampant flu

Haleyville Elementary Media Specialist Jennifer Haughton, left, and First Grade Teacher Robin Wilson clean desks and tables in classrooms while the school is closed.

Haleyville Elementary Media Specialist Jennifer Haughton, left, and First Grade Teacher Robin Wilson clean desks and tables in classrooms while the school is closed.
HALEYVILLE  - The outbreak of the flu virus has spread like wildfire through different parts of the state, causing several schools, including Haleyville Elementary, to close their doors in order to clean and disinfect before students return Monday, Feb. 3.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson announces changes to rules affecting manufactured housing during Russellville facility tour

RUSSELLVILLE - During a visit to Clayton Homes manufacturing facility in Russellville as part of the “Driving Affordable Housing Across America Bus Tour,” Thursday, Jan. 30, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced...

McCrary crowned Miss UNA 2020

Miss UNA 2020 Caitlin McCrary, who is a native of Double Springs. (Photo by Leah Johnson, UNA staff photographer)

Miss UNA 2020 Caitlin McCrary, who is a native of Double Springs. (Photo by Leah Johnson, UNA staff photographer)
FLORENCE - University of North Alabama senior Caitlin Hope McCrary, of Double Springs, was crowned Miss UNA 2020 at the Miss UNA program, "The Greatest Show on Earth", Saturday evening, Jan. 25, at Florence Middle School auditorium.

Haleyville Elementary encourages parents to wash supplies

Please consider washing these items before your child returns to school.

Please consider washing these items before your child returns to school.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Elementary School is encouraging parents to sanitize their children's school supplies, such as backpacks, lunchboxes and other items before returning to school. HES will be off Thursday and Friday, Jan. 30-31, due to flu and strep.

Phillips High students mourn the loss of one of their own

From left, Diane Hulsey, great-aunt of Chase Hulsey; Chase's homebound teacher Reba Hill, closest friends Madison Thrasher, Devin Mann, Nick Loveless and Camron Kelley, School Counselor Monica Allen and High School Principal Dr. Al Temple, recall special moments in Chase's life as the school and community cope with his recent death after a lengthy battle with cancer.

From left, Diane Hulsey, great-aunt of Chase Hulsey; Chase's homebound teacher Reba Hill, closest friends Madison Thrasher, Devin Mann, Nick Loveless and Camron Kelley, School Counselor Monica Allen and High School Principal Dr. Al Temple, recall special moments in Chase's life as the school and community cope with his recent death after a lengthy battle with cancer.
BEAR CREEK - Exactly one week after cancer claimed the 4-year-old life of Wyatt Spann in Winfield, the community of Bear Creek is mourning the loss while celebrating the life of Chase Hulsey, a Phillips High School senior whose life was also taken by cancer at the tender age of 19.

Commission urges residents to sign up for weather alerts

Winston County Emergency Management Director Jimmy Madison, center, discusses the need for residents to sign up for weather alerts with the Winston County Commission. From l-r: Winston County Commission Attorney Hobby Manasco, Winston County Commissioner Bobby Everett, Madison, Winston County Commissioner David Cummings and Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes.

Winston County Emergency Management Director Jimmy Madison, center, discusses the need for residents to sign up for weather alerts with the Winston County Commission. From l-r: Winston County Commission Attorney Hobby Manasco, Winston County Commissioner Bobby Everett, Madison, Winston County Commissioner David Cummings and Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes.
WINSTON COUNTY - Weather sirens are an important way to receive weather warnings, but for residents not in the sirens’ range, it is urgent they have a rapid means of receiving weather alerts.
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