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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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.

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School transportation completely funded by state

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 9:15:24 AM

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.

WINSTON COUNTY - For the first time in possibly state history, the Alabama Legislature has fully funded school transportation for public schools across the state, meaning $745,235 in additional funds to cover any shortfalls for Winston County Schools.

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County planning six road projects

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 8:26:25 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The fiscal year 2027 Winston County Transportation plan, approved by the county commission at their August 10, meeting, includes six road resurfacing projects spanning over nine miles, at a cost of $885,000, according to Road Engineer James Glasgow.

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Winston, Marion recognized for Safety Month practices

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 9:02:00 AM

For the third year in a row, public officials and employees in Winston County earned statewide recognition for their special efforts to improve safety and reduce accidents in the workplace.

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Local students make president’s list at UWA

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 9:19:57 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The University of West Alabama has announced nearly 1,200 outstanding undergraduate students receiving academic honors for the spring 2026 academic semester, including 500 named to the president's list.

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Local students named to University of West Alabama dean’s list

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 9:17:54 AM

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Residents urged to sign up for RAVE

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 9:13:36 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The tragedy of young Sarah Marsh, an Alabama resident swept away along with others during the flood at Camp Mystic in Texas last year, has prompted Governor Kay Ivey to unify counties across the state in how they send and receive emergency communications.

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Cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in North Alabama

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 2:49:20 PM

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is providing an important update on the ongoing national outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.

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Community Action receives grant for weatherization assistance

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 8:45:33 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc. is one of several agencies across the state to receive a grant to help residents reduce their energy bills.