Winston County

Winston County’s history on display at Bankhead House

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 8:28:18 AM

At the opening reception for the Winston County history display at the Bankhead House in Jasper are, from left, Mimi Hudson, Bankhead House Executive Director; Winston County Genealogical Society Member Treva Hood, Barbara Medders, Bankhead House coordinator; Paul Kennedy, Walker Area Community Foundation president; Winston County Genealogical Society Member Pat Taylor and Theresa Snoddy, J.D. Snoddy, Larry Welton and Blythe Welton, Winston County Arts Council members.

JASPER - The history of Winston County is vast and varied, and now a stately collection of historical artifacts representing the entirety of the county is on display at one location.

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Cross-county drug sweeps lead to seven arrests

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 8:39:26 AM

Shown with the mother load of drugs and items seized in a major county sweep, from left, Winston County Sheriff’s Investigator Josh Bennett, Sheriff Caleb Snoddy, Investigators Eric Faith, Josh Edwards and Chief Deputy Jacob Eward.

WINSTON COUNTY - All three homes raided in a major drug sweep across the county last week were within close distance of a school campus.

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Small earthquake detected in Winston County Wednesday morning

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 11:09:50 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The Geological Survey of Alabama is reporting that a magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred in Winston County Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6 a.m. approximately 8.5 miles north of Double Springs in the Bankhead National Forest. The quake was detected over 4 miles below ground.

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County lays out plans for new road projects

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 9:55:43 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Funds Winston County is receiving under the Rebuild Alabama program have paved the way for much needed improvements, to the tune of $1.4 million.

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New notary law now in effect

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 11:21:03 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - A new law regarding procedures that notaries must follow, whether they are applying for or renewing their licenses went into effect Sept. 1.

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Beware of logging scam, AFC warns

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 8:09:37 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Forestry Commission is warning forest landowners to beware of a timber cutting scam.

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Outdoor Alabama photo contest now open

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 8:08:30 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest began accepting entries August 1.

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Tornado Talk Thursday at Winston County Archives

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 8:03:05 AM

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Local residents who lived through or had relatives directly impacted by the devastating 1974 Super Outbreak of tornadoes will have the opportunity to tell their stories this Thursday, Aug. 10.

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County's entire school bus fleet now air conditioned

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 8:50:01 AM

These empty bus seats will soon be filled, as buses will be on the road next week picking up and dropping off students for a new school year.

WINSTON COUNTY - As a new school literally rolls around the corner, the Winston County Schools system assures their fleet of buses is ready to roll, but that the public and students show follow important safety tips before the roadways become more crowded with the large yellow student carriers.