Local students named to AHSAA prep spotlights
WINSTON COUNTY - The fall sports seasons may be young, but local athletes are already making their mark.
Winston County High School
Cross country teams compete in Brooks Invitational
FLORENCE - Cross country season kicked off for local teams Saturday, Aug. 27, as they traveled to McFarland Park in Florence for the Brooks High School Tennessee River Classic.
Kelley and Till crowned Queen and Princess of Hearts
Bailey Kelley was crowned Queen of Hearts, and Macy Till was crowned Princess of Hearts at Winston County High School on Saturday, March 5.
The top five in Queen of Hearts included Arleigh Breedwell, first alternate, Lexie Flake, second alternate, Jaelyn Dotson, third alternate, and Kaylie Gardner, fourth alternate.
The top five in Princess of Hearts included Maggie Courington, first alternate, Gabrielle Hobbs, second alternate, Kaitlyn Thorn, third alternate, and Nevaeh Taylor, fourth alternate.
Cole achieves milestone at WCHS
Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole is surprised during an announcement stating he had become the school’s longest serving principal on Jan. 18. WCHS students are cheering him in the hallway.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County High School is steeped in rich, local history which dates back to the school’s beginning in 1908. Many years from now, the current happenings of the school will be considered part of the school’s history. Why not capture the history now for preservation for the future?
Over $1 million in ATRIP-II funding awarded for Highway 33 project
From left, Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson, Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole, Middle School Principal Brian Wakefield, State Representatives Tim Wadsworth and Tracy Estes and State Senator Garlan Gudger at the intersection of County Road 24 and Highway 33 that will be remedied thanks to recently approved funding.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A dangerous traffic issue, where individual, industrial and school bus traffic all converge in the same location certain times of the day, will now be alleviated, thanks to a $1,009,904.50 grant.
Realignments for high school sports announced
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama High School Athletic Association's Central Board has approved class realignments for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.
New high school volleyball areas configured for 2023-2024
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama High School Athletic Association has released new realignments for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. The following are the newly aligned areas for high school volleyball teams in the Alabamian's coverage area...
Fill your freezer and help the WCHS archery team at the same time
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The WCHS Archery Team is holding a Fill the Freezer fundraiser to buy much-needed supplies, such as bow cases, and to pay for travel expenses that will allow the new team to attend competitions for the first time this year.
Attention all current and former students of Winston County High
DOUBLE SPRINGS - It has been 50 years since the third building of Winston County High School burned along with a “Book of Memory” time capsule behind the cornerstone of the main building.
Addison claims victory in series with Winston County
WINSTON COUNTY - The Addison Bulldogs rolled onto the Winston County High School campus Monday, March 29, and dominated their long-time rival on the baseball diamond, winning 16-6.