Fatal wreck at Ashridge Thursday night
ASHRIDGE - A three-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 6:13 p.m. Thursday, July 22, has claimed the life of a Haleyville woman, and injured one other.
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One dead in Ashridge homicide
ASHRIDGE - Phillip Craig Miles, 38 years old, was found deceased in his home on County Road 55 near the Ashridge community between 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday March 31, 2021.
Fried pie sale to help fund Ashridge storm shelter, community center
ASHRIDGE- The Ashridge Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will have a fried pie sale on Nov. 16-17 to help raise funds to build a new storm shelter and community center. Fried apple and peach pies will be made with either sugar or splenda and available for $2 each. Pies this year will be made at Pleasant Hill #2 Baptist Church. Those picking up pies need to drive to the back of the church at the fellowship hall. To order a pie or for more information, contact Joe Ann Durham at 205-489-5741.
Family needs help after being displaced by fire
Firefighters from Ashridge and Double Springs departments check for hot spots after the main blaze is extinguished.
ASHRIDGE - A family, including two small children, lost everything they had and need the public’s help in starting over, after a raging blaze destroyed their home Friday morning, April 24.
Fire fighters need a younger generation
Erik Gilbreath has completed a program on the simulator. Corey Robins stands to the right.
WINSTON COUNTY - When there is a fire, the fire department is called, and they respond. But what happens when no one answers? There is a current need for fire departments across the nation, to which the younger generation is not responding to as in times past.
Ashridge VFD holding fundraiser for Fourth of July fireworks show
ASHRIDGE - The Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department is planning a fireworks show for the Fourth of July, but they are needing help to make it happen.
Ashridge VFD Ladies Auxiliary taking smoked meat orders
ASHRIDGE - The Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary is currently taking orders for Boston butts and slabs of pork ribs.
Fire damages Lovett residence
ASHRIDGE - Fire departments from Ashridge and Double Springs responded in the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 24, to a structure fire at James and Barbara Lovett's residence located at 3194 County Road 15.
Vacant structure fires keep area firefighters busy
A firefighter climbs the ladder of the Haleyville ladder truck preparing to spray water downward on the flaming building.
HALEYVILLE - The largest fire in Haleyville in recent history - bringing the most response since the 2011 Bama Textile fire nine years ago this month - resulted in 10 fire departments facing the long, grueling task of battling a blaze Sept. 8...
Illegal parking at Caney Creek Falls entrance means being towed
Warning signs have recently been posted at the entrance site to Caney Creek Falls off County Road 2. This is due to a safety situation because there is not enough parking space nearby. Vehicles will be towed if parked illegally effective Saturday, Feb. 9.
ASHRIDGE - The Winston County Sheriff’s Office is combating a safety issue and issued a public service announcement concerning the parking issue at the entrance to Caney Creek Falls. Vehicles will now be towed if parked on the right of way of County Road 2.