Local students make honors lists for University of Alabama spring semester
WINSTON COUNTY - The University of Alabama has released its spring semester 2024 president’s and dean’s lists.
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Small Town Chef of the Year competition announced
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns magazine has launched a statewide competition to crown Alabama’s Small Town Chef of the Year, in honor of the Alabama Department of Tourism proclaiming 2024 as the Year of Alabama Foods.
Winston County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees announced
WINSTON COUNTY - Another stellar group of former Winston County high school athletes have been chosen to be inducted into the Winston County Sports Hall of Fame.
Summer reading program schedules announced
WINSTON COUNTY - Summer reading programs for ages 5-12 begin next month at all Carl Elliott Regional Libraries in Winston County and will include one public event featuring James Spann at the Double Springs Public Library.
Winston County remains under tornado watch
WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County remains under a tornado watch due to strong to severe storms passing through the area early this morning. Storm shelters in the Haleyville area are open and available for use, reports mayor Ken Sunseri. Haleyville City Hall will also not open until 10 am, he added.
Winston County Sheriff's Office arrests four in major drug sting
Pictured with the large amount of drugs, cash and a weapon found in the drug stings are, from left, Winston County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Josh Bennett, Sheriff Caleb Snoddy and Sheriff's Office Investigators Jason Bridges and Josh Edwards.
WINSTON COUNTY - Four of the biggest drug dealers in Winston County have been taken down and over $100,000 worth of drugs with a combined three pounds of methamphetamine removed from various locations in the county,in one of the largest drug stings to do down in at least a decade.
2-month old tests positive for drugs; parents arrested
Jachin Haltiwanger and Ashley Barton (courtesy photos)
WINSTON COUNTY - A 2-month-old girl has tested positive for multiple controlled substances after being exposed to drug use by her parents, who now face child endangerment charges.
Cummings, Lee, win runoff races
WINSTON COUNTY - Current Winston County District 2 Commissioner David Cummings will be the next Winston County Commission chairman, after defeating former Winston County District 1 Commissioner Bobby Everett in the April 16, runoff election.
21st Century Learning Grant for Winston County Schools expanding opportunities
Shown are a few of the pre-K students in the Addison Elementary School After-School Program. From left, Branson Traynom, Ryder Roberson, Amelia Woodard and Anslee Massey. Working with them are Rena Parris, left, site coordinator and AES Principal Sharon Naylor.
ADDISON - After-school programs have either been brought back, formed or enriched at four schools in the Winston County Schools system, thanks to $4 million spread over the next five years through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant.
The grant provided $80,000 to restart the after-school program at Addison Elementary School, as well as begin new programs at Double Springs Middle School and Double Springs Elementary, according to educators.
Runoff election April 16
Winston County Election Officer Sheila Moore checks polling pads in preparation for the April 16 runoff election.
WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County voters will be returning to the polls on Tuesday, April 16, to cast ballots to determine the winners in two runoffs, including county commission chairman and county board of education Addison district 4.