Day of Bands September 14 at Winston County High School
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Day of Bands will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Malcolm Blake Stadium at Winston County High School.
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Founders Day in Double Springs September 14
Shown at a Founders Day planning meeting are (seated) WCHS Alumni Association officers Kim Prescott, president, Chase Cummins, vice president, Gina Dodd, secretary, Michelle Ward, treasurer, Bailey Kelley, committee chairman and (standing) some of the alumni association’s student ambassadors Lilly Elliott, Reagan Morgan, Macy Parsons and Alyssa Westbrooks. Not shown: Landon Kelley.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County High School Alumni Association is hoping to start a new annual tradition this year by holding its first Founders Day on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Henryfield FCMC taking orders for Boston butts
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Henryfield First Congregational Methodist Church near Double Springs is taking orders for Green Top BBQ Boston butts for Labor Day.
Residents angry over conditions of roads in Bankhead
Black Pond Fire Chief Terry Tidwell says it’s a rough situation for firefighters responding to calls on County Road 315 due to its deteriorating condition.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A group of residents who live along County Road 315 in the Black Pond community informed the Winston County Commission they have traveled a rough road trying to get road improvements made, urging commissioners to help them with funding and resources.
Baughn new DSES principal
New Double Springs Elementary Principal Sharon Baughn at the door to the school, where she will soon be greeting students as they enter for a new year.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Sharon Baughn, newly hired principal at Double Springs Elementary School, is a strong believer in building relationships.
The Winston County Board of Education named Baughn as DSES principal effective July 1, during their regular meeting June 13, at which time they also approved the retirement of Heather Tucker from that position, effective Aug. 1.
Tucker has accepted the position of executive director of Wild Alabama, replacing the retiring Maggie Johnston.
Fireworks show in Double Springs July 4
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Town of Double Springs will celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, at 9 p.m. with a fireworks show at the ball fields located off Highway 195, noted Crystal Till of Community Unity, which is helping coordinate the event.
Tucker retiring as DSES principal to become Wild Alabama executive director
Heather Tucker, right, is retiring as Double Springs Elementary School principal and has accepted the position of executive director of Wild Alabama, replacing Maggie Johnston, left, who is retiring.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Major personnel changes are taking place for both Double Springs Elementary School and Wild Alabama.
Industrial Development Authority seeking new coordinator
Winston County Industrial Development Authority members, clockwise from bottom left, Ken Sunseri, Melinda Weaver, Ellan Oliver, Roger Hayes, Nicholas Bailes, Bobby Everett, Attorney Jeff Mobley and Chairman Horace Moore.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The procedure is underway to hire a new coordinator for the Winston County Industrial Development Authority, after the now-former director’s contract was ended by the IDA several months ago.
Highway 278 west of Double Springs shut down due to vehicle fires
Flames engulf the cab of a log truck that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 278 just west of Double Springs. Thankfully, only minor injuries have been reported. (Courtesy photo)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Motorists are being urged to avoid the area of Highway 278 a quarter mile past Mt. Carmel Church between Double Springs and Natural Bridge, Thursday morning, May 30, due to two vehicles engulfed in flames.