Mixed vote on paving proposal


The Haleyville City Council has a mixed vote on a new self-paving program for the city. From left, Todd Barton, Cade Lewis, Colton Corum, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell and council members Boo Brooks and Brian Berry.
HALEYVILLE - A self-sustaining road resurfacing program for the City of Haleyville, where the street department employees will be trained to resurface streets, is being done as a means to save money, but not all council members are on board with the idea.

Arley Women’s Club fall mum sale underway

ARLEY - The Arley Women’s Club is currently holding its fall mum sale.
Choose from five beautiful colors - red, purple/pink, white, orange/bronze or yellow.
The 10” pots are $18 apiece, and will be available for pickup at Meek Baptist Church on a date to be determined.  The Alabamian will print when the pickup date will be once it’s announced.
To order, scan the QR code with this story.  The order deadline is Monday, Sep. 7.
Proceeds will go to benefit the Arley Women’s Club, a 501(c)(3), that helps Arley and surrounding communities in a number of ways.

Large car show to benefit McCullar family


Preparing for the Southern Showdown car and truck show to benefit the family of the late Haleyville City Schools administrator John McCullar, from left, Haleyville Board of Education member Donna Jones; John's children, Will McCullar and Maegan McCullar; John's wife Dr. Jenny McCullar; HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop and Trey Fox, organizer of the car and truck show.
HALEYVILLE - The parking lots at Haleyville City Schools will be filled with all types of classic and show vehicles Saturday, August 22, during an event to pay tribute to the late Haleyville Center of Technology Director and Haleyville High School Assistant Principal John McCullar, whose death has left behind a legacy of service both in ministry and education.

McAlpine retains seat on Haleyville school board

HALEYVILLE- Beth McAlpine, incumbent for Haleyville Board of Education place 1, defeated opponent Bobby Crook, to retain her seat in the Tuesday, August 4, school board election.

McAlpine received 427 votes for 57.2 percent of the vote, compared to Crooks 320 votes for 42.8 percent.

McAlpine will begin her fourth term on the board in March 2027. Crook was making his first run for the board of education.

Haleyville Elementary open house to be broken down over three days


From left, Haleyville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Rea, Principal Tammy Hatton and Assistant Principal Dr. Elyse Aldridge have released a different format for their open house held over a three-day period this year, from Aug. 3-5.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Elementary School has the highest amount of traffic on any given day of all the schools on the Haleyville City Schools campus, due to the larger amount of students they serve. This factor was considered behind a new open house format for the school this year, which will be spread across three days.

First-ever Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce awards banquet set for Monday


Will Walker, left, board member for the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber President Mike Evans at the meeting room at Slaughter Fellowship Hall on 9th Avenue, where the first-ever Chamber awards and appreciation banquet will be held Monday, Aug. 3.
HALEYVILLE - Businesses, both large and small, are the backbone of the city and the heart of a thriving economy.

Bear Creek getting medical clinic


Shown at the Bear Creek Council meeting announcing a new doctor's office for the town, from left, Lakeland Community Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Cherie Sibley; Mayor Rob Taylor; Dr. Larry Johnston, who will practice at the clinic and his wife, Sherri Johnston, medical clinics manager.
BEAR CREEK - A large audience attending the July 15 Bear Creek Town Council meeting was on hand for the announcement of the town’s first doctor’s office in several decades.