Winston County

Clear Creek development gets green light

Shown at the signing of papers marking the official approval of the Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve, from left, Commission Attorney Jeff Mobley, Justin Humphries, Lauren Humphries and Hal Isbell, owners of HJL Development LLC, the official company owning the development.

Shown at the signing of papers marking the official approval of the Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve, from left, Commission Attorney Jeff Mobley, Justin Humphries, Lauren Humphries and Hal Isbell, owners of HJL Development LLC, the official company owning the development.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A significant step toward both tourism and economic development was taken by the Winston County Commission at their Tuesday, May 26, meeting when they approved, through two separate resolutions, a $7 million project known as The Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve.

Snoddy reelected as Winston County sheriff, Tidwell wins commissioner district 2

WINSTON COUNTY- Incumbent for Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy was reelected to office in the May 19 primary election. Snoddy received 3,234 votes for 76.62 percent of the vote. Opponent, former Winston County sheriff, Horace Moore received 987 votes for 23.38 percent of the vote. In the race for Winston County Commission District 2, Heath Tidwell was the top vote getter with 1,003 votes for 52.96 percent, compared to opponent Taylor Stults receiving 891 votes for 47.04 percent. 

Key deadlines approaching for primary elections

Winston County Elections Manager Sheila Moore shows both the Republican and Democrat ballot that voters must choose between when they go to the polls to vote in the upcoming primary election Tuesday, May 19.

Winston County Elections Manager Sheila Moore shows both the Republican and Democrat ballot that voters must choose between when they go to the polls to vote in the upcoming primary election Tuesday, May 19.
WINSTON COUNTY - Although the Republican and Democratic primary elections for Winston County are still a few weeks away, some key deadlines are being emphasized for voters who plan to be at the polls on Tuesday, May 19, and/or those who will vote absentee.

New outpatient program at Lakeland offering overlooked mental health services

The entire staff working in the new Lakeland Senior Connections program, from left, RN Tara Redmond; LMSW Milah Wells; RN/Transportation Specialist Jason Harrison; LPN Grace Mobley; Registration and Scheduling Tonya Clark; RN and Program Director Heather Hall; RN/Chart Audit Specialist Jon Rea; RN/Community Liaison Jan Colburn; RN/Community Liaison Debbie Hines; Lead RN Gini Stewart; RN/Activity Director Enjoli Godsey. Not pictured is RN Miranda Elkins.

The entire staff working in the new Lakeland Senior Connections program, from left, RN Tara Redmond; LMSW Milah Wells; RN/Transportation Specialist Jason Harrison; LPN Grace Mobley; Registration and Scheduling Tonya Clark; RN and Program Director Heather Hall; RN/Chart Audit Specialist Jon Rea; RN/Community Liaison Jan Colburn; RN/Community Liaison Debbie Hines; Lead RN Gini Stewart; RN/Activity Director Enjoli Godsey. Not pictured is RN Miranda Elkins.
The new Lakeland Senior Connections program, which opened its doors Monday, March 30, has been created to serve a population whose mental health needs in the past may have been overlooked, health officials said.
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