COIN program gets boost from governor’s office
WINSTON COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $16,500 to the Winston County Commission to be used for the COIN Program for local at-risk youth.
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Move Alabama - Now through April 30
WINSTON COUNTY - Almost 29 percent of all Alabamians are physically inactive, meaning they don’t do any physical activity or exercise outside of their normal jobs.
Extensive tree and power line damage across Winston County following storms
WINSTON COUNTY - First responders have been very busy across Winston County Friday, March 3, after a powerful line of storms moved through the county mid-morning causing extensive wind damage.
Tornado watch issued
WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County has been placed under a tornado watch effective until 1 PM today, Friday, March 3, by the National Weather Service. Haleyville mayor Ken Sunseri reports that all shelters are open and available, and that garbage pick up has been delayed due to the weather threat. Winston County EMA Director AJ Brown reports shelters throughout the county are on standby in case a warning is issued. Follow this site for updates.
Middle school students urged to apply for Space Camp scholarships
WINSTON COUNTY - State Representative Tracy Estes (R-Winfield) has announced middle school students in House District 17 may apply for one of two scholarships to attend space camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville.
Three fentanyl-related arrests within a week
From left, Heath Self, Virginia Bailey and James Smith. (Courtesy photos)
WINSTON COUNTY - During a busy four days of making fentanyl-related arrests, one subject was found hiding in an attic, while a subject in a separate case was found splashing water in a ditch and lying in a driveway, according to the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.
Alabama’s 2023 peach harvest uncertain
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama peach growers are currently evaluating the state of their fruit crop for 2023.
Registration now open for the 40th Alabama State Games
MONTGOMERY - Registration for the 40th Alabama State Games is now open on www.alagames.com featuring competitions in 26 sporting events in venues within the City of Birmingham and the greater Jefferson County area.
School systems virtual Thursday due to severe weather threat
WINSTON COUNTY - Both Haleyville City and Winston County school systems have announced a virtual day for Thursday, February 16, due to the threat of severe weather. Students will not be on campus that day, but teachers will be there to assist students with virtual or online lessons. According to ABC Meteorologist James Spann, the severe weather is expected to enter the western portion of the state around noon on Thursday.
Be weather aware, take proper safety precautions and follow the Alabamians live feed on this site for updates.
Financial relief for landowners to fight cogongrass
Cogongrass (Courtesy photo from the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service)
WINSTON COUNTY - For the second year, financial relief will be available soon to assist Alabama landowners adversely affected by the non-native, invasive noxious weed, cogongrass.