Economy

Businesses across the area struggling to find employees

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 8:41:21 AM

Help wanted signs are everywhere as employers seek employees

WINSTON COUNTY - The mask enforcement mandate for Alabama has ended. The vaccine is now accessible to anyone over the age of 16. Thankfully, we seem to be nearing the end of the pandemic. Unfortunately, now that the public can enjoy some things they have not been able to for more than a year, there appears to be fewer workers willing to work.

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Economic toll from pandemic felt in county

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 8:50:15 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - A confirmed case of Coronavirus-2019 affecting an employee at a Clayton Homes plant in Addison has brought to light the effect the virus outbreak is having on jobs and the overall economy.

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Commerce secretary visits Winston

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - 8:29:54 AM

Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, center, visits Haleyville City Hall during a tour of Winston County to discuss economic development needs. Pictured with Canfield, from left, are State Representatives Proncey Robertson and Tracy Estes, State Senator Greg Reed and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.

HALEYVILLE - Rural areas such as Winston County are finally getting on the road map for future economic development prospects, as was shown during a recent economic development meeting that brought personnel from the Alabama Department of Commerce to see and hear first hand about the area’s biggest needs.