Senior Farmers Market Program stops taking applications early
WINSTON COUNTY - A popular program that helps provide fresh fruits and vegetables for local seniors while also helping area farmers will not be able to help as many people this year.
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Proposed lodging tax has commissioners unsettled
Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, right, states he is going to not second a motion to vote on a lodging tax proposed by District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche, far left. In the middle is District 2 Commissioner Roger Hayes.
WINSTON COUNTY - A proposed lodging tax for Winston County did not get off the ground at the Winston County Commission’s Tuesday, Jan. 21, meeting, when action on the tax failed due to a disagreement among commissioners over how the tax proceeds will be divided.
Local students make UA honors fall lists
TUSCALOOSA - The following local students were named to the University of Alabama president’s list for fall semester 2024...
Winston County memories of April 3, 1974 tornado sought
Catastrophic damage in the Delmar area following the April 3, 1974, tonrado, which left five people dead in Winston County.
WINSTON COUNTY - April 3, 1974, was one of the darkest moments in local history.
Winston County roads deemed passable with travel advisory
WINSTON COUNTY- Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings reported at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday January 11, that all Winston County roads were deemed passable, but a travel advisory was still listed due to ice lingering on roads and bridges.
"Travel is not advised, but if necessary, use extreme caution due to the potential of slick roads, bridges and black ice," Cummings stated.
Residents seemed to better adhere to warnings to stay off the roads during the two to four inches of snow the area received in the winter storm early Friday, Jan. 10, Cummings reported.
New communications equipment coming
The three acres, leased to the Winston County Firefighters Association, where the new communication tower will be placed is located behind the Delmar Fire Department off Highway 13.
WINSTON COUNTY - First responders throughout Winston County have received the long-awaited announcement that much-needed communication upgrades and a new building on the county’s west side to house the new equipment have officially been given the go-ahead, meaning the project should begin soon.
Winston Fraternal Order of Police begins Toys for Kids drive
Winston County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Josh Bennett, left, and Sheriff Caleb Snoddy with toys being collected for this year's giveaway.
WINSTON COUNTY - The countdown has begun for parents and/or guardians of children needing toys this upcoming holiday season to take part in the annual Toys for Kids giveaway, sponsored by Winston County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 51.
Deadline to register to vote in general election is Monday
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen wants to remind Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the November 5, general election is Monday, October 21.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library launches in Winston County
A large crowd of local, county and state officials gathers with children from Seymour-Bevill Daycare at the courtroom of the Winston County Judicial Building to celebrate the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the county.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The ultimate goal of inspiring small children to love reading was reached with much fanfare Wednesday, Sept. 25, when the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program was kicked off for the first time for all of Winston County.
County revenue commissioner’s office gets new software
Winston County Revenue Commissioner Sandra Wright, pictured above right, and Chief Clerk Fredieth Marcum go over the new system for the office, which goes online Oct. 1.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County residents are being advised that beginning Oct. 1, a new software program will be online for the revenue commissioner’s office, meaning more accessible ways to find out information on properties and for paying property taxes.