Winston County Commission

Residents go to county commission with road issues

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 8:59:11 AM

Norman and Shirley Johnson inspect severe deterioration on County Road 2.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Some local residents are claiming discrimination when it comes to a lack of repairs on a deteriorating road, citing Winston County officials have not kept their promises to check into the matter and see something was done.

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Hyche defeats Everett for County Commission

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 9:54:54 PM

WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County will have a new commissioner for District 1.

Rutger Hyche received 1,875 votes or 53.82% of the vote in the May 24, Republican Primary to defeat incumbent commissioner Bobby Everett, according to results posted on the Alabama Secretary of State's website. Everett received 1,062 votes for 30.48% of the vote. Mike Bailey received 547 votes for 15.70% of the vote.

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Fire departments seek LUCAS life-saving device while county commission struggles over how to get it

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - 9:09:35 AM

Lt. Erik GIlbreath of the Double Springs Fire Department shows how their LUCAS device works.

WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Commission is feeling the heat from seven local volunteer fire departments that need a LUCAS chest compression system or automated CPR device, wondering why the commission is not spending funds from their portion of the American Rescue Plan Act.

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Countywide cleanup set for April 23

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 9:35:46 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Commission has set Saturday, April 23, as the countywide cleanup day in coordination with the county transfer station in Haleyville, Pace Industries Landfill in Lynn and Hyche Landfill in Addison and Double Springs.

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New mobile units could be lifesavers

Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 8:41:34 AM

From left, Ashley Tucker, assistant chief of the Central Fire Department; David Crews, alternate director for the Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments for district 2; Winston EMA Director A.J. Brown; Gerita Rye, marketing, public relations, physician recruitment and Lakeland Foundaton director for Lakeland Community Hospital; County Commissioners David Cummings and Bobby Everett.

WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County officials hope and pray a mass casualty incident never occurs locally, but are amply prepared in case one does.

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Winston County Sheriff's Office receives grant for new equipment

Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 10:09:21 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $115,761 to help five law enforcement agencies in Alabama purchase new or update existing equipment.

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Commissioners disagree with submitted letter

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 9:18:43 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - A letter presented to the Winston County Commission filled with questions and concerns over road conditions throughout Winston County has sparked outrage among the commissioners.

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Delays in garbage collection possible, Winston County Commission warns

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 8:36:49 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Residents who receive garbage collection services from the Winston County Sanitation Department are being warned they could see delays in their garbage pickup.

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Back Country Horsemen approach commission about Bankhead forest trails

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 8:30:49 AM

DOUBLE SPRINGS - An organization dedicated to equestrian recreation has approached the Winston County Commission, desiring that changes be made in the Bankhead National Forest to provide not only more specific recreational opportunities, but economic development.

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Voter signatures sought in Winston County for possible wet/dry vote

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 8:45:05 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - Plans are underway to have a wet/dry referendum for voters to decide the sale of alcoholic beverages across Winston County, possibly as early as the primary election in May, 2022.