Statewide fire alert in effect
With worsening drought conditions across the state and low relative humidity, State Forester Rick Oates issued a statewide Fire Alert Monday, April 13.
Old-Fashioned Day in Haleyville Saturday
Getting ready for the city of Haleyville's Old- Fashioned Day this Saturday, June 20, at the Heart of Haleyville Park, from left, Park Committee members and organizers, Boo Brooks, Carla Waldrep, Christy Harbin, Whitley Fowler, Vicky Dean, Shae Walton and Brian Berry.
HALEYVILLE - The origin of how the City of Haleyville received its name, as well as its incorporation in 1889, will be celebrated in the city’s first-ever Old-Fashioned Day Saturday, June 20, at the Heart of Haleyville Park on Main Street downtown.
Septic issues curtail library programs
ARLEY - The public service provided by the Arley Public Library is being drastically impacted by a septic system issue that is affecting not only the library, but Arley Town Hall next door, since both are on the same septic system, town officials said.
No garbage pickup in Haleyville Friday
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Street & Sanitation Department will be closed Friday, June 19, in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.
Rebuild Alabama grant awarded
Lynn Town Clerk Marcia Manasco shows a large pothole on 3rd Street that will be resurfaced, thanks to the Rebuild Alabama grant the town has received.
LYNN - Long-standing potholes and deteriorating roads in the town of Lynn are finally being resurfaced, thanks to a $350,000 Rebuild Alabama grant announced recently.
New principals for Winston County schools
From left, Sharon Baughn, new principal at Lynn Elementary School; Lori Bowling, new principal replacing Baughn at Double Springs Elementary School; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott and Winston County Board of Education President Joey Boteler.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Changes in administration are underway at elementary schools in Double Springs and Lynn, in preparation for a new year for Winston County Schools, starting for students August 7.
Benefit fireworks stand opens June 25
HALEYVILLE - The Delmar Volunteer Fire Department will once again be operating a fireworks stand in Haleyville this year, with proceeds going to benefit the department.
Lodging tax referendum on run-off ballots
WINSTON COUNTY - There will be key state offices, including one with a split district for Haleyville, on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 16 run-off election, as well as voters deciding whether or not a Winston County lodging tax will be implemented.
Arley Farmers Market grand opening celebration June 13
Shown preparing for the Arley Farmers Market Day on June 13, from left, Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor, Regina Graves of Circle 4 Bar G Family Farm of Cold Springs, and Arley Park and Recreation employee Mike Ragsdale.
ARLEY - The Town of Arley will be celebrating a bountiful harvest, literally, on Saturday, June 13, celebrating the official grand opening of its first Farmers Market.
Haleyville Board of Education election set for August 4
HALEYVILLE - Qualifying for place 1 of the Haleyville School Board election ended this week, with voters being advised of some important deadlines and details in preparation for the Tuesday, Aug. 4 election.
Sanctifed art camp at Looney’s Complex June 15-19
The stage is being set for the first-ever Sanctified Performing Arts Camp at the Looney’s Tavern Complex June 15-19. From left, Campbell Burdick, Melanie Burdick, Benny Burdick, MaKenna Burdick - the creator of the camp and Winston County Arts Council Vice President Theresa Snoddy and President J.D. Snoddy.
LAKESHORE - The Looney’s Tavern Complex will truly being living up to its mission of education as it hosts a unique art camp for the county’s children this month.
Winston County Health Department’s phone numbers changed
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Health Department has new phone numbers.
Clear Creek development gets green light
Shown at the signing of papers marking the official approval of the Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve, from left, Commission Attorney Jeff Mobley, Justin Humphries, Lauren Humphries and Hal Isbell, owners of HJL Development LLC, the official company owning the development.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A significant step toward both tourism and economic development was taken by the Winston County Commission at their Tuesday, May 26, meeting when they approved, through two separate resolutions, a $7 million project known as The Clear Creek Wilderness Reserve.
Winston County Sports Hall of Fame announces its newest inductees
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its newest group of stellar former high school athletes who will comprise its Class of 2026.
Winston BOE makes more personnel decisions
DOUBLE SPRINGS - More personnel decisions, in the form of non-renewals, a termination, as well as a transfer and hirings have been made by the Winston Board of Education in preparation for a new school year starting in August.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Haleyville part of newly created Sipsey Alabama Stake
HALEYVILLE - In 1968, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a conference to organize its first stake in Alabama, the former Alabama Stake. Recently, thousands of church members in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee gathered in person and by video for another historic conference.
Arley Library welcomes new visitor just in time for summer
Arley Public Librarian Jennifer Stewart, left, and her husband, Jason, who is director of IT operations for BankFirst, pose with the passenger they brought back to Arley from Laurel, Miss. (courtesy photo)
ARLEY - The Arley Public Library has a new visitor...who is very, very large.
Snoddy reelected as Winston County sheriff, Tidwell wins commissioner district 2
WINSTON COUNTY- Incumbent for Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy was reelected to office in the May 19 primary election. Snoddy received 3,234 votes for 76.62 percent of the vote. Opponent, former Winston County sheriff, Horace Moore received 987 votes for 23.38 percent of the vote. In the race for Winston County Commission District 2, Heath Tidwell was the top vote getter with 1,003 votes for 52.96 percent, compared to opponent Taylor Stults receiving 891 votes for 47.04 percent.
Eyesore properties could be cleaned up through grant
The former Scottish Thrift Motel in Haleyville is one of two properties already submitted by their owners to be potentially cleaned up through a Community Development Block Grant the city will be applying to receive. Pictured above is the office of the former motel, which has fallen into significant disrepair.
HALEYVILLE - The public is being urged to participate in a potential city-operated program, either by submitting their own properties in need of demolition or cleanup, or by writing letters of support, for a grant that would pay for a significant property clean-up as part of the city’s ongoing revitalization efforts.
The city conducted a public hearing prior to its Monday, April 20, council meeting to hear input from the public on this potential program, which resulted in questions and some concerns being expressed.
History unearthed at Lynn Schools
From left, Lynn High School Head Football Coach Steve Cagle, LHS Principal Annah Black and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott show where the old field house has been torn down.
LYNN - History has literally been unearthed at Lynn Schools, when bricks from the high school that burned in 1969 were found while the old field house was being torn down to construct a new multi-purpose facility on campus.