Winston County

Alabama Department of Public Health's COVID-19 dashboard

Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 9:44:24 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Department of Public Health has created a dashboard that provides real-time updates on the COVID-19 case count in the state, with countywide breakdowns. To view it, click here.

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All six area volleyball teams competing in regional tournaments in Huntsville

Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 9:25:32 AM

WINSTON/MARION - For the first time in recent memory, all six high school volleyball teams in the Northwest Alabamian's coverage area have made it to the North Regional Tournament, and will be competing today through Saturday at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville.

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All Winston County Schools students to be virtual Monday

Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 5:49:55 PM

WINSTON COUNTY - Due to the threat of winter weather, students from all schools in the Winston County district will be virtual on Monday, announced Superintendent Greg Pendley.

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Winston County Extension Office sponsoring walking program

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 12:17:18 PM

WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Extension Office will be offering its walking program again this year.

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Seniors encouraged to apply for farmers market nutrition program vouchers

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 11:59:01 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Seniors age 60 or older are encouraged to apply for a benefit offered under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

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Nursing home residents, staff getting vaccines

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 10:25:18 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - After a year of restlessness and uncertainty, several companies have been successful in their race for a COVID-19 vaccine, with the first rounds of shots being distributed to those who are on the front lines battling the virus, such as health care workers.

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Capstone waiting on vaccines

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 10:23:25 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Although the Capstone Clinic in Double Springs shares a facility with the Winston County Health Department, they did not receive COVID-19 vaccines to administer in round one as did the health department, according to Capstone Executive Director and Nurse Practitioner David Jones.

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Walker Area Foundation spreads Christmas cheer through grants

Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - 9:41:16 AM

The Arley Women’s Club will purchase a sensory dome for Hamner Park with funds granted from the Walker Area Community Foundation. Shown in the discovery cave at the park is Laura Ulz, chairwoman of the park committee. Standing from left are Terre Sutherland and Barbara Wills, president of the AWC.

WINSTON COUNTY - For the greater good is the mission for many non-profit agencies, and local ones are benefiting from the generosity of a Walker County organization, which are in turn helping the public.

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Game check by phone returns Dec. 28

Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - 2:28:01 PM

WINSTON COUNTY - To give hunters more options for the mandatory reporting of deer and turkey harvests, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is reactivating its toll free Game Check phone number...

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Governor awards grants for domestic violence victims

Monday, December 21, 2020 - 2:43:48 PM

WINSTON COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $4.18 million to eight agencies in north and central Alabama to provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims.