Duncan Bridge to be closed in intervals this evening
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Department of Transportation has approved lane closures for Duncan Bridge Friday, Feb. 3, from 6 p.m. until Saturday, Feb. 4, at 6 a.m.
Free gun locks for Lynn residents
Lynn Police Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick demonstrates how the gun lock is installed.
LYNN - Those who think that simply hiding a firearm is enough to keep it away from children are sadly mistaken.
Farmers market nutrition program benefit cards available for those 60 and older
WINSTON COUNTY - Seniors ages 60 or older are encouraged to apply for a benefit offered under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
Local students graduate from the University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10.
Local students make honors lists at Alabama
TUSCALOOSA - A total of 12,791 students enrolled during fall semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
Haleyville Elementary kindergarten registration set for March 8
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools will hold kindergarten registration on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Nauvoo man pleads guilty to defrauding U.S. Department of Defense
BIRMINGHAM - A Nauvoo resident and enlisted Army Reservist pleaded guilty Tuesday, January 24, to stealing more than $53,000 from the Department of Defense, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division, Redstone Resident Unit, Supervisory Special Agent Chase Wilkerson.
Arley Police disarm possible shooter at Duncan Bridge Campground
Zelaya Cerrato
ARLEY - The report of a male subject shooting a gun and a female subject possibly shot inside a car at Duncan Bridge Campground Jan. 22, led the Arley Police into an altercation with the subject in order to disarm him.
RPS responds to concerns from towns
WINSTON COUNTY - Eric Pendley, chief operations officer of Regional Paramedical Services, recently addressed concerns that have been raised about the quality of service RPS provides in the eastern part of Winston County.
Town councils extend invitation to another ambulance service
Arley Fire Chief James Rickett, Helicon Fire Chief Neil Feist and Arley Fire Department Training Officer Brian Kuntz stand in the space that has been cleared in AFD’s vehicle bay for the ambulance that they hope will soon be stationed in Arley.
ARLEY - Both the Arley and Addison town councils voted this month to encourage an additional ambulance service to operate in their towns. Currently, the primary ambulance service operating in Winston County is Regional Paramedical Services (RPS).
City of Haleyville taking paver brick orders
Mayor Ken Sunseri, Katie Tidwell, City of Haleyville revenue clerk and City Council Member Blue Russell show the decorative pavers on the sidewalk in downtown Haleyville that are just waiting to have names enscribed upon them. The city is currently taking orders for the pavers.
HALEYVILLE - For the first time in over a decade, Haleyville residents, business owners and others with ties to the city have the opportunity to leave their mark on the city - literally.
Haleyville man sought by Winston County Sheriff's Office captured in Mississippi
Damion Gruenberg (file photo)
TISHOMINGO - A 33-year-old Haleyville man, who law enforcement believe accidentally shot himself at a Highway 13 residence last November, has been at large since escaping from UAB Hospital - until a Jan. 12 traffic stop found him with a large supply of drugs.
Run to Jesus 5K and Fun Walk planned for March 25
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Run to Jesus 5K and Fun Walk will be held Saturday, March 25, at the Winston County High School track.
American Legion Unit 33 taking orders for military banners in February
HALEYVILLE - Whitehead Unit 33 of the American Legion in Haleyville will be taking orders for the military banners that hang up throughout downtown Haleyville...
Alabama Forestry Commission offering financial relief for storm-related damage to forestland
WINSTON COUNTY - Financial relief may be available to assist timber owners who suffered damages as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that left a path of destruction across several counties in Alabama on January 12.
Suspect in Tuesday's officer shooting and standoff dead
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Jeffery Lee Adair, the suspect in the shooting of a Double Springs Police Department officer and ensuing standoff, has reportedly died at the Winston County Jail, where he was being held. No further details regarding his death have been released at this time.
At the Winston County Sheriff's Office's request, the State Bureau of Investigation will be handling the investigation into Adair's death, Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy stated.
Suspect in Tuesday's officer shooting and standoff identified
Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller, far left, along with several other members of law enforcement and other first responders stand guard as the suspect in the Tuesday night standoff, Jeffery Lee Adair, 48, of Haleyville, is loaded into an ambulance after surrendering.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Law enforcement and first responders from across a 50-mile area converged on a vehicle Tuesday night, Jan. 17, in a standoff/shootout situation after an armed motorist opened fire on officers while barricaded in his car.
Jeffery Lee Adair, 48, with an address listed of 301 Old Union Road, Haleyville, surrendered to authorities around 10 p.m., three hours after the initial standoff began, according to law enforcement agencies on the scene.
Snoddy sworn in as Winston’s sheriff
Circuit Judge Lee Carter swears in Caleb Snoddy as Winston County’s new sheriff. Shown holding the Holy Bible is Caleb’s wife, Santana Snoddy.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A new era began for the Winston County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 10, as Caleb Snoddy took the oath of office in a special ceremony.
Math night at HMS Jan. 24
Haleyville Middle School students Elijah Hood, Donovan Hoon and Jackson Mize work on a math concept project.
HALEYVILLE - Parents having difficulties helping their children with math homework have an opportunity to attend a public workshop Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Haleyville Middle School to help them better understand the concepts behind what is commonly referred to by parents as “New Math.”