Area Christmas parades begin Monday
Santa Claus is busy making plans to travel around Winston and Marion counties in the coming weeks, participating in local Christmas parades and holiday festivals.
Arley
Meek Elementary gets national honor
Meek Elementary School was honored by the Winston County Board of Education after being selected as one of only two schools in the entire state for a national honor. Pictured left to right, board member Dr. Kristen McCay, teacher Megan Fincher, Board President Joey Boteler, teachers Jessy Woods and Diona Kimbrell, MES Principal Wes Harden, Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott, teacher Tiffany Harbison, Reading Specialist Ashley Farley, Math Coach Karen Guthrie and board members Greg Densmore, Ra
ARLEY - Meek Elementary School has been selected as one of only two schools in the entire state for a national honor under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School.
Arley fire chief announces his retirement
James Rickett (file photo)
ARLEY - Arley Fire Chief James Rickett told Mayor Chris Tyree and the Arley Town Council at its Monday, Sept. 8, meeting that he will be retiring as chief at the start of next year but will continue to serve in the fire department.
He thanked the council and mayor for their support over the years.
Arley woman dies in house fire
Arley Police Chief Jerry Cummings and Officer Levi Brown at the home where Arley resident Tommie Cleghorn passed away in a fire July 28.
ARLEY - An 82-year old Arley woman was found dead in her bedroom Monday night, July 28, after her home was fully engulfed in fire.
Mobile teen drowns in Smith Lake
ARLEY - A 17-year-old Mobile teen was pronounced dead Sunday night, July 27, after being found in over 30 feet of water resulting from a swimming incident on Smith Lake...
Lunch and Learn program July 28 at Arley Library
ARLEY - The Arley Women's Club and Arley Public Library are continuing their summer Lunch and Learn program on Monday, July 28, from 12-1 p.m. at the library.
Tyree chooses not to run for Arley mayor again
Arley Mayor Chris Tyree
ARLEY - After more than a decade and three terms in office, Arley Mayor Chris Tyree decided this year not to run for re-election.
Winston County Smith Lake Advocacy holding planning meeting for spring cleanup April 8
ARLEY - Winston County Smith Lake Advocacy will be holding a planning meeting for its spring cleanup Tuesday, April 8, at 10 a.m. at the Arley Volunteer Fire Department on Helicon Road.
Gibson sworn in as newest member of Arley Council
Fresh from the scene of a fire with Arley Fire Department, George Gibson was sworn in as Arley's newest town council member by Town Clerk Tammi Farley.
ARLEY - Last night, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Arley Town Council voted unanimously to appoint George Gibson to fill the seat left vacant by the departure of Robert Williams.