Haleyville

Craft VFD holding open house/fun Day Saturday


The Craft Volunteer Fire Department invites the entire community to their open house/fun day Saturday. From left, Randy Pounders, John Chambers, Gary Mize, Haylee Adair, Kerry Adams, Riley Trussell and Chief Ray Cantrell. Not shown are Kayla Collier and Ben Harrison.
HALEYVILLE - Great summer fun with a purpose is planned for Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Craft Volunteer Fire Department.

Haleyville Schools implementing finger scan technology


Emma Anne Hallman, director of the Child Nutrition Program for Haleyville City Schools, goes over the new finger print scan system with first grade student Paisley Sherrill, 6.
HALEYVILLE - A new method of student identification is being implemented for the new school year, where a finger scan will allow school personnel to access students’ meal accounts.

Back-to-school pep buses rolling August 1


From left, Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed, Director of Administrative Services Dr. Bill Bishop, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Director of Instructional Services Chere Fetter and Director of Student Services Christy Bice are ready for the pre-school pep bus event to get students excited for a new year.
HALEYVILLE - Big changes are underway for the start of Haleyville City Schools this year, not only with the annual block party, but also with the return of the pep buses.

New overtime rule could put squeeze on City of Haleyville's budget


Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri discusses concerns regarding the new federal overtime rule regarding some salaried employees. Also shown is Haleyville City Council Member Boo Brooks.
HALEYVILLE - Federal changes regarding how some salaried workers are compensated for overtime work has the City of Haleyville concerned over how the new requirement will affect its budget.