Winston County

All six area volleyball teams competing in regional tournaments in Huntsville

Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 9:25:32 AM

WINSTON/MARION - For the first time in recent memory, all six high school volleyball teams in the Northwest Alabamian's coverage area have made it to the North Regional Tournament, and will be competing today through Saturday at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville.

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Head Start has openings

Friday, October 23, 2026 - 10:25:32 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama’s Head Start in Haleyville and Double Springs has openings available for children.

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Deadlines for general election approaching

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 9:55:09 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Ballot styles for voting sites across Winston County will be the same for the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election, with the exception of the two Haleyville voting sites.

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First-ever Free State Feast October 22

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 9:30:16 AM

Planning the Free State Feast are, from left, Sara Rutland, Brittany Bailes, Crystal Till, Karry Hennings, Sherry Harper, Dolly Anglin, Lori Gibson and Shannon Harper. (photo by Katie Sandage)

LAKESHORE - Members of the Winston County Republican Women of Alabama are busy making final preparations for the first Free State Feast.

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Fall countywide cleanup day scheduled for Saturday postponed

Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 9:25:23 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Due to the potential for inclement weather Saturday, October 10, the Winston County Commission has postponed the countywide fall cleanup day scheduled for that date. A new date will be set when the Winston County Commission meets October 26.

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Workforce gaps discussed during informative meeting

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 8:34:18 AM

Among officials in Winston County in attendance at the recent workforce development meeting, from left, Haleyville Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott; Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings; Double Springs Mayor Kim Miller and Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Efforts are underway to bridge gaps between industry and education in a mission to also increase profitability and improve workforce and economic development.

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Federal funding loss hits Winston BOE budget

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 8:28:05 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - A loss of $800,000 in federal funding from previous years, as well as a decrease in average daily membership tied to loss of teacher units and other factors are giving officials with Winston County Schools some good reasons to carefully watch their budget and spending in the next few years.

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$5 million makeover and upgrade coming

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 9:39:50 AM

Shown at the announcement of $5 million from the Education Trust Fund for the Winston Career Academy, from left, Incoming State Representative Phil Segraves; State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.

WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston Career Academy, which partners with Bevill State Community College, has received what officials describe as the largest funding allotment in the history of the center, thanks to $5 million from the Education Trust Fund budget.

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Fall countywide cleanup day October 10

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 9:02:56 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Commission has announced that Saturday, Oct. 10, will be the day for the annual countywide fall cleanup.

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Capstone receives grant to help battle hepatitis C

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - 9:21:05 AM

From left, David Jones, executive director for Capstone Health, Capstone Nurse Practitioners Angela McNutt and Holly Whitman.

WINSTON COUNTY - Medical officials are wanting the public to be better educated about hepatitis C - a viral infection known to cause liver damage - and that screenings and treatment are available locally.