Haleyville Fire Department restructuring, mayor says

The electronic sign at the Haleyville Fire station No. 1 on Highway 13, says it all, as volunteers are desperately needed, especially in sight of the city’s three career firefighters all resigning to accept other jobs.

The electronic sign at the Haleyville Fire station No. 1 on Highway 13, says it all, as volunteers are desperately needed, especially in sight of the city’s three career firefighters all resigning to accept other jobs.
HALEYVILLE The resignation of Jeff Postell as the city’s fire chief after just a few months and the resignation of two other full-time firefighters, have left the city working to fill voids and to publicly address what Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell cited as confusion and misleading information that had been circulating regarding the issue.

Bear Creek turned down for grant

Edge Road between county highways 166 and 137 in Bear Creek has become so deteriorated that water from a nearby pond is completely overtaking the road.

Edge Road between county highways 166 and 137 in Bear Creek has become so deteriorated that water from a nearby pond is completely overtaking the road.
BEAR CREEK - Optimism among Bear Creek town officials and residents that they would finally receive grant funding to repair or resurface deteriorating roads has turned into major disappointment, with the town declined the funding.

New K-9 officer gets first bust

The city of Haleyville's new K-9 Arlo does a practice search after the Jan. 20, city council meeting. The dog was responsible for alerting to a major amount of drugs at a recent traffic stop. Shown with Arlo is K-9 Officer Daniel Revilla, Behind him, from left, Investigator Austin Lewis, Officer Allen Abbott, Fire Chief Jeff Postell and Sgt. Tim Harris.

The city of Haleyville's new K-9 Arlo does a practice search after the Jan. 20, city council meeting. The dog was responsible for alerting to a major amount of drugs at a recent traffic stop. Shown with Arlo is K-9 Officer Daniel Revilla, Behind him, from left, Investigator Austin Lewis, Officer Allen Abbott, Fire Chief Jeff Postell and Sgt. Tim Harris.
HALEYVILLE - A Haleyville woman is facing several drug-related charges after the city’s newly trained K-9 officer, Arlo, assisted in locating a significant amount of methamphetamine in her vehicle during a recent traffic stop.

Tuesday afternoon fire leaves Double Springs man without a home

Very little remains of the camper Eddie HIll was living in at Double Springs after a fire Tuesday afternoon destroyed it. The manufactured home next door, which also belongs to HIll, was destroyed by a tree falling on it two years ago.

Very little remains of the camper Eddie HIll was living in at Double Springs after a fire Tuesday afternoon destroyed it. The manufactured home next door, which also belongs to HIll, was destroyed by a tree falling on it two years ago.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Two years after a storm caused a tree to fall on his residence, a Double Springs man is once again without a home after a fire destroyed the camper he was using as a residence beside the structure still damaged from the fallen tree.

Travel advisory in effect for county roads

WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings reports that, as of Sunday night, Jan. 25, a check of various roads in Winston County showed that moisture from recent rainfall has dried, but since temperatures are drastically  dropping into the teens, a travel advisory is  in effect for all county roads, due to the potential for ice on roadways and bridges. Travel is not advised but if necessary, motorists need to use extreme caution due to possible black ice and slick road conditions, Cummings said.

Haleyville preparing for winter weather

From left, Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, Haleyville EMA Director Phillip Weaver and Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell review weather forecasts during a weather preparedness meeting Wednesday.

From left, Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, Haleyville EMA Director Phillip Weaver and Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell review weather forecasts during a weather preparedness meeting Wednesday.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville city officials are hoping for the best, but planning for the worst, when it comes to the potential for severe winter weather this weekend by giving out safety tips and preparation measures ahead of the storm.

Long dormant park project in Double Springs revived

Double Springs Town Council members and Mayor Kim Miller show an artist's rendering of the proposed park. From left, Council Members Brittney Tucker, Kathy Cole, Mayor Miller and Council Members Tim Cockrell and Andy McSpadden. Absent from the meeting was Adam Veal.

Double Springs Town Council members and Mayor Kim Miller show an artist's rendering of the proposed park. From left, Council Members Brittney Tucker, Kathy Cole, Mayor Miller and Council Members Tim Cockrell and Andy McSpadden. Absent from the meeting was Adam Veal.
DOUBLE SPRINGS A project that has been dormant for years has been brought back to life with a breath of fresh air, as the Double Springs Town Council voted Monday, Jan. 12, to officially begin constructing a community park dedicated to the town’s heritage and history.

HHS seniors partying like it’s 1999 next week during senior play

HALEYVILLE - For those who remember the Y2K issue in 1999, you will appreciate the comedy and music in this year’s Haleyville High School senior class production, entitled “Party Like It’s 1999.”
This year’s production will have performances for various grade levels of Haleyville City School students Wednesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 29, with the public performance Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.-- all on the stage at the elementary school cafetorium, organizers said.

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