Annual legislative forum moves to new location

Winston County's team of state legislators will hold a public meeting at Haleyville City Hall Thursday, Jan. 8. Pictured from left, State Representative Tracy Estes, State Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.

Winston County's team of state legislators will hold a public meeting at Haleyville City Hall Thursday, Jan. 8. Pictured from left, State Representative Tracy Estes, State Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.
The annual political forum and meet-and-greet event with Winston County’s state legislative delegation will be in a different location this year.

HCS administrators take on new roles

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. BIll BIshop's former position of Director of Administrative Services has been dissolved, with responsibilities from that job divided among these three employees along with the jobs they are already working. From left, John McCullar, Bo Wilcoxson, Leah Epperson and BIshop.

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. BIll BIshop's former position of Director of Administrative Services has been dissolved, with responsibilities from that job divided among these three employees along with the jobs they are already working. From left, John McCullar, Bo Wilcoxson, Leah Epperson and BIshop.
HALEYVILLE - Now that Dr. Bill Bishop has been named Haleyville City Schools superintendent, his former central office position of Director of Administrative Services has been dissolved, with his former responsibilities divided among three long-time system administrators.

Double Springs Christmas parade rescheduled for Sunday

DOUBLE SPRINGS -The Double Springs Christmas parade has been rescheduled to Sunday Dec. 7, 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to come out and enjoy  Christmas cheer in the town of Double Springs this Sunday,  organizers say. The parade, which is annually the first Monday of December, had already been moved to Thursday Dec. 4, due to weather, but rainy weather on Thursday caused the parade to be rescheduled again. 

 

Meek Elementary gets national honor

Meek Elementary School was honored by the Winston County Board of Education after being selected as one of only two schools in the entire state for a national honor. Pictured left to right, board member Dr. Kristen McCay, teacher Megan Fincher, Board President Joey Boteler, teachers Jessy Woods and Diona Kimbrell, MES Principal Wes Harden, Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott, teacher Tiffany Harbison, Reading Specialist Ashley Farley, Math Coach Karen Guthrie and board members Greg Densmore, Ra

Meek Elementary School was honored by the Winston County Board of Education after being selected as one of only two schools in the entire state for a national honor. Pictured left to right, board member Dr. Kristen McCay, teacher Megan Fincher, Board President Joey Boteler, teachers Jessy Woods and Diona Kimbrell, MES Principal Wes Harden, Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott, teacher Tiffany Harbison, Reading Specialist Ashley Farley, Math Coach Karen Guthrie and board members Greg Densmore, Ra
ARLEY - Meek Elementary School has been selected as one of only two schools in the entire state for a national honor under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School.

Haleyville Middle School food drive underway

Shown the various team boxes where specific food items are being collected, from left, Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, teachers/sponsors Lauren Willis, Lisa Arnold, Lynsi Heath, Ashley Bailey, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Middle School Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner.

Shown the various team boxes where specific food items are being collected, from left, Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, teachers/sponsors Lauren Willis, Lisa Arnold, Lynsi Heath, Ashley Bailey, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Middle School Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner.
HALEYVILLE - The first suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits due to the federal government shutdown, has prompted a major and unique outreach by Haleyville City Schools to help students and community members in need this holiday season.

E-9-1-1 Board bridges gap with firefighters

George Gibson, chairman of the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board, standing, addresses concerns at the meeting. Seated around the table from left are Jeff Mobley, attorney representing the E-9-1-1 Board, Interim Director Wayne Collins, dispatcher James Whitman, board member Bryan Kirkpatrick and board member and treasurer Horace Moore. Closest to the camera is Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.

George Gibson, chairman of the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board, standing, addresses concerns at the meeting. Seated around the table from left are Jeff Mobley, attorney representing the E-9-1-1 Board, Interim Director Wayne Collins, dispatcher James Whitman, board member Bryan Kirkpatrick and board member and treasurer Horace Moore. Closest to the camera is Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.
LAKESHORE - Claims of delays in emergency notifications from the Winston County E-9-1-1 office to county firefighters were addressed during the October 21, county firefighters association meeting, also attended by E-9-1-1 board members and dispatchers.

Bishop’s superintendent contract approved

The contract for Dr. Bill Bishop was approved as new superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as well as naming now-former interim superintendent Candy Garner as HCS consultant.

The contract for Dr. Bill Bishop was approved as new superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as well as naming now-former interim superintendent Candy Garner as HCS consultant.
HALEYVILLE - The contract for new Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop has been approved by the Haleyville Board of Education, meaning he will take over the role in November, with interim superintendent Candy Garner moving into a consulting role.

November SNAP benefits suspended

WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Department of Human Resources received specific guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) the evening of Friday, October 24, regarding the suspension of SNAP benefits and procedures for the month of November due to the federal government shutdown.
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