$5 million makeover and upgrade coming

Shown at the announcement of $5 million from the Education Trust Fund for the Winston Career Academy, from left, Incoming State Representative Phil Segraves; State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.

Shown at the announcement of $5 million from the Education Trust Fund for the Winston Career Academy, from left, Incoming State Representative Phil Segraves; State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston Career Academy, which partners with Bevill State Community College, has received what officials describe as the largest funding allotment in the history of the center, thanks to $5 million from the Education Trust Fund budget.

Haleyville receives grant for sidewalk

Haleyville officials gather where the new sidewalk will be constructed. From left, City Clerk Christy Harbin, city council members Todd Barton and Cade Lewis, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, council members Brian Berry and Boo Brooks, Director of Public Works Chris Wilbanks and Street and Sanitation Supervisor Chris Saylor.

Haleyville officials gather where the new sidewalk will be constructed. From left, City Clerk Christy Harbin, city council members Todd Barton and Cade Lewis, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, council members Brian Berry and Boo Brooks, Director of Public Works Chris Wilbanks and Street and Sanitation Supervisor Chris Saylor.
HALEYVILLE - Safer pedestrian traffic in the downtown Haleyville area is being emphasized, thanks to a $223,023 Federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program grant, which will be used to construct a sidewalk connecting two sections of the town where pedestrian traffic has been endangered by motorists.

Double Springs getting new sidewalk

This shows the area along Highway 195, where a new sidewalk will be installed complete with lamp posts traveling from the Winston County Judicial Building to Adams Road.

This shows the area along Highway 195, where a new sidewalk will be installed complete with lamp posts traveling from the Winston County Judicial Building to Adams Road.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Revitalization - from better pedestrian safety to a future farmers market in downtown Double Springs - has received a major financial boost, thanks to a combination of $276,000 in grants announced recently.

Potentially challenging financial future ahead for Haleyville City Schools

Haleyville City Schools Chief Financial Officer Candy Marbutt, right, gives the reality of financial uncertainties ahead for the school system. Shown from left, HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, Board members Donna Jones Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery and Chad Tidwell. Not present is board member Boo Haughton.

Haleyville City Schools Chief Financial Officer Candy Marbutt, right, gives the reality of financial uncertainties ahead for the school system. Shown from left, HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, Board members Donna Jones Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery and Chad Tidwell. Not present is board member Boo Haughton.
HALEYVILLE - A possibly grim financial picture is being painted for Haleyville City Schools in the next few years, due to an expected significant drop in state and federal funding, meaning the system will have to dip more into local monies in order to fund personnel and services.

Hamner Park enhanced thanks to partnership

Shown at the ribbon cutting ceremony, from left, Arley Women's Club members Terre Sutherland and Leigh Hall; Hamner Park Director Mike Ragsdale; Arley Women's Club members Jane Shirah and Traci Richey; Madison DuBoise of the Walker Area Community Foundation; Women's Club Immediate Past President Laurie McGriff; Club President Cynthia Cunningham; Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor; Brandon Woods, owner of Perfect Playgrounds; Morgan Curry, of the WACF; Women's Club Vice President Frances Hanna and Club Secretary A

Shown at the ribbon cutting ceremony, from left, AWC members Terre Sutherland and Leigh Hall; Hamner Park Director Mike Ragsdale; AWC members Jane Shirah and Traci Richey; Madison DuBoise of the WACF; Women's Club Immediate Past President Laurie McGriff; Club President Cynthia Cunningham; Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor; Brandon Woods, owner of Perfect Playgrounds; Morgan Curry, of the WACF and AWC's Frances Hanna and Angela Guiser.
ARLEY - A partnership between the Arley Women’s Club, the Town of Arley and the Walker Area Community Foundation has expanded recreational opportunities by additions to both the playground and the walking trail area of Hamner Park, creating a bigger boost in tourism and economic development.

Arctic Shark returns to the local sky

Pete Carroll, UAS operations lead with ARM Aerial Facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington State, left, and Jonathan Stratman, UAS specialist, were special guests at a recent meeting to advise about a drone operation from the Haleyville airport to the Bankhead National Forest to collect weather data.

Pete Carroll, UAS operations lead with ARM Aerial Facility at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington State, left, and Jonathan Stratman, UAS specialist, were special guests at a recent meeting to advise about a drone operation from the Haleyville airport to the Bankhead National Forest to collect weather data.
HALEYVILLE - Residents in the Haleyville area and Bankhead National Forest may report an unidentified flying object hovering in the skies over the next few weeks, but local aviation and city officials assure that it is all part of an ongoing weather data collection project known as Atmospheric Radiation Measurement.

Lakeland begins volunteer program

Wanda Owen, seated, the first volunteer in the new Adult Volunteer Program at Lakeland Community Hospital, is pictured with family members and officials with Lakeland Community Hospital. Standing from left, Owen's daughter Divana Elkins; Brittany Kelly, director of education and employee health at Lakeland; Lakeland Administrative Director Tabitha Edwards; Lakeland Chief Nursing Officer Amber Burnett and Owen's granddaughter Emma Elkins.

Wanda Owen, seated, the first volunteer in the new Adult Volunteer Program at Lakeland Community Hospital, is pictured with family members and officials with Lakeland Community Hospital. Standing from left, Owen's daughter Divana Elkins; Brittany Kelly, director of education and employee health at Lakeland; Lakeland Administrative Director Tabitha Edwards; Lakeland Chief Nursing Officer Amber Burnett and Owen's granddaughter Emma Elkins.
HALEYVILLE - A lady who just retired after 69 years in the healthcare profession has been selected as the first volunteer to work in the new Adult Volunteer Program at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.

School transportation completely funded by state

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.
WINSTON COUNTY - For the first time in possibly state history, the Alabama Legislature has fully funded school transportation for public schools across the state, meaning $745,235 in additional funds to cover any shortfalls for Winston County Schools.
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