Winston County

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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Key deadlines approaching for primary elections

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 8:41:07 AM

Winston County Elections Manager Sheila Moore shows both the Republican and Democrat ballot that voters must choose between when they go to the polls to vote in the upcoming primary election Tuesday, May 19.

WINSTON COUNTY - Although the Republican and Democratic primary elections for Winston County are still a few weeks away, some key deadlines are being emphasized for voters who plan to be at the polls on Tuesday, May 19, and/or those who will vote absentee.

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County makes major investment in sanitation service

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 9:31:54 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Commission is completely revamping garbage collection in Winston County, with an end goal of making the process easier for residents and safer for employees.

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New outpatient program at Lakeland offering overlooked mental health services

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 9:16:47 AM

The entire staff working in the new Lakeland Senior Connections program, from left, RN Tara Redmond; LMSW Milah Wells; RN/Transportation Specialist Jason Harrison; LPN Grace Mobley; Registration and Scheduling Tonya Clark; RN and Program Director Heather Hall; RN/Chart Audit Specialist Jon Rea; RN/Community Liaison Jan Colburn; RN/Community Liaison Debbie Hines; Lead RN Gini Stewart; RN/Activity Director Enjoli Godsey. Not pictured is RN Miranda Elkins.

The new Lakeland Senior Connections program, which opened its doors Monday, March 30, has been created to serve a population whose mental health needs in the past may have been overlooked, health officials said.

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Decoration day and Sacred Harp singing at historic Friendship Primitive Baptist Church

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Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 10:00:00 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The annual decoration day and Sacred Harp singing at historic Friendship Primitive Baptist Church, located at 1847 County Road 23 seven miles south of Haleyville off of Old Highway 195, will be Sunday, April 26.

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Garbage route changes for Good Friday

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 8:52:37 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Good Friday is this week, which means there will be no trash collection on that day.

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Winston County Extension offering two wellness opportunities in April

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 8:42:20 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County residents have two exciting ways to kick‑start a healthier spring this April!

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County cleanup set for April 25

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 9:26:56 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Commission has announced that Saturday, April 25, will be the day for the annual countywide spring cleanup.

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Severe weather preparedness tax holiday this weekend

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 10:31:46 AM

The spring severe weather season is just around the corner. A tax holiday this weekend will make that preparation process even more cost effective.

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County awarded millions for road projects

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 8:40:33 AM

Winston County Road Engineer James Glasgow, left, and District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche show a map of road projects that have been funded with a combined $3.3 million in federal dollars.

WINSTON COUNTY - A record amount of funding has poured into Winston County within the past year to resurface much needed roadways, with the latest two projects totaling $3.3 million in federal dollars, boosting not only recreation, but also tourism and economic development.