Benefit singing for Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church

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NATURAL BRIDGE - There will be a benefit singing Saturday, March 7, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Community Center, located on Highway 13 a half-mile north of the four-way stop  at Natural Bridge.  Featured groups will be Free State Bluegrass, the Renfroe Trio and the McBride Family.  A cake auction will also take place and concessions will be available for purchase.

Busby new Arley Fire Chief

From left, retiring Arley Fire Chief James Rickett, new Fire Chief Randal Busby and Mayor Johnny Taylor.

From left, retiring Arley Fire Chief James Rickett, new Fire Chief Randal Busby and Mayor Johnny Taylor.
ARLEY - Fire, water and police were three of the main topics addressed at the Arley Town Council’s regular meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Chittlin’ Supper set for February 28

Meek High School Band of Champions seniors hold uniforms in need of replacement. From left, Jesse Vines, Blake Owens, Cole Waldrep and Amy Farmer. Behind them, from left, MHS Band Director Zack Cleghorn, MHS Principal Allan Henderson and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.

Meek High School Band of Champions seniors hold uniforms in need of replacement. From left, Jesse Vines, Blake Owens, Cole Waldrep and Amy Farmer. Behind them, from left, MHS Band Director Zack Cleghorn, MHS Principal Allan Henderson and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.
ARLEY - Politicians and the public will not have to be hog-tied to get them to attend the 67th annual chittlin’ supper, where deep fried hog intestines are worth their weight in gold for the Meek High School Band of Champions.

Double Springs working on nuisance ordinance

From left, Double Springs Attorney Jeff Mobley informs the public the council is considering and reviewing a draft public nuisance ordinance. Beside him is Mayor Kim Miller and Clerk Whitney Courington.

From left, Double Springs Attorney Jeff Mobley informs the public the council is considering and reviewing a draft public nuisance ordinance. Beside him is Mayor Kim Miller and Clerk Whitney Courington.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The issue of an eyesore property breeding rodents and foul odors on Adams Road once again surfaced at a Double Springs Town Council meeting February 9, with the town considering a public nuisance ordinance to address all forms of nuisances.

County awarded millions for road projects

Winston County Road Engineer James Glasgow, left, and District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche show a map of road projects that have been funded with a combined $3.3 million in federal dollars.

Winston County Road Engineer James Glasgow, left, and District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche show a map of road projects that have been funded with a combined $3.3 million in federal dollars.
WINSTON COUNTY - A record amount of funding has poured into Winston County within the past year to resurface much needed roadways, with the latest two projects totaling $3.3 million in federal dollars, boosting not only recreation, but also tourism and economic development.

Aaron Tippin to headline 9-1-1 Festival

Legendary country artist Aaron Tippin is coming to Haleyville June 5, to headline the Friday night concert at the Haleyville 9-1-1 Festival. (courtesy photo)

Legendary country artist Aaron Tippin is coming to Haleyville June 5, to headline the Friday night concert at the Haleyville 9-1-1 Festival. (courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - History will be made this year at the city of Haleyville’s 9-1-1 Festival, with a first-ever two-day full concert line-up of live entertainment covering various genres of music, featuring headline act Aaron Tippin on Friday, June 5, and headline act Freebird ATL on Saturday, June 6.

Woodard new Haleyville fire chief

Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, right, welcomes Justin Woodard on board as the city's new fire chief.

Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, right, welcomes Justin Woodard on board as the city's new fire chief.
HALEYVILLE - A new era in leadership has begun for the Haleyville Fire Department, with a new fire chief, new full-time personnel and a strong desire from the department and the city to move forward.

Phillips High gym gets makeover

From left, Brandie Westbrook, human resources manager for Owens Corning Doors; Phillips High School Principal Donna King; Mark Sampson Jr., owner of Sampson Shayne Cabinetry; Scott Rushing, assistant production manager with Timber Creek Housing; Bear Creek Town Clerk Kay Wiginton and Richard Saliba, plant leader with Owens Corning Doors.

From left, Brandie Westbrook, human resources manager for Owens Corning Doors; Phillips High School Principal Donna King; Mark Sampson Jr., owner of Sampson Shayne Cabinetry; Scott Rushing, assistant production manager with Timber Creek Housing; Bear Creek Town Clerk Kay Wiginton and Richard Saliba, plant leader with Owens Corning Doors.
BEAR CREEK - Community residents, industrial workers, Phillips Schools and the Town of Bear Creek have all joined forces to continue a long-overdue renovation project of sports facilities on the PHS campus, part of an ongoing school restoration effort across the campus.
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