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.
Principal, COT director hired for Haleyville Schools
Key administrative changes affected multiple schools in the Haleyville City School system Monday night, April 27, with the hiring of new Middle School Principal Emily Faulkner and new Haleyville Center of Technology director/high school assistant principal Kevin Barnwell. From left, High School Principal Dr. Davey Reed; retiring Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson; Faulkner; Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop; Barnwell; Elementary School Principal Tammy Hatton and Board of Education Pr
HALEYVILLE - Two major changes in administrative positions topped a lengthy list of personnel items approved by the Haleyville Board of Education at their Monday, April 27, meeting.
Retired teachers recall 21st Street Elementary School Fire from 40 years ago
Smoke still rises from the rubble of the Haleyville Schools a day after the fire occurred. (Photo taken by now-NWA Senior Reporter Chad Fell in 1986. Fell was a senior at Haleyville High School in 1986.)
HALEYVILLE - Wednesday, April 30, 1986, is being remembered with sadness, as well as treasured memories, as now-retired educators are looking back 40 years to when the Haleyville School building on Highway 195 was destroyed by fire just a few weeks before the end of the school year.
Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist bringing his show to Haleyville Saturday
Dawson Horn, an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist, will be taking local residents on a musical journey through Elvis’ career, from the 1950s through the 1970s, when he and his band perform at the Heart of Haleyville Park Saturday evening. (courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - The Heart of Haleyville Park Committee is inviting everyone to come out to the park Saturday, May 2, at 6 p.m. to see a young man who is making quite a name for himself with his tribute to the one and only Elvis Presley.
Addison Elementary bringing “Shrek the Musical KIDS” to Looney’s May 8-9
Winston County Arts Council President J.D. Snoddy and Addison Elementary School Principal Cindy Hastings, who is also directing a play to be performed by elementary students at the Dual Destiny Theater at the Looney's Complex May 8-9.
LAKESHORE - The saying Beauty is in the Eye of the Ogre will be brought to the stage on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, when Addison Elementary students will perform the play Shrek The Musical KIDS at the Dual Destiny theater at the Looney’s complex.
Bear Creek PD launching Explorer program
Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins talks to the town council about a new Explorer program that is starting at Phillips School. Council members, from left, Chris Warren, Tom Misner, Mayor Rob Taylor and council member Eric Loden. Not pictured is council member Barry McCarley.
BEAR CREEK - The Bear Creek Police Department is launching a new program, partnering with the Black Warrior Council of Boy Scouts of America, to present a more positive image of law enforcement while involving youth interested in criminal justice or law enforcement careers.
VFW Day of Service Friday
HALEYVILLE - The second annual community clean up, partnering the city of Haleyville with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4543, will take place this Friday, May 1, at the city sports complex.
Fields of Faith May 6 in Addison
ADDISON - Just before the National Day of Prayer, a group of Addison High School students will be joined by students from surrounding schools to offer people from all over the county the opportunity to gather and worship God together.
Organizational meeting for potential American Legion Auxiliary planned for Addison
ADDISON - American Legion Post 106 in Addison is growing and making plans for a potential Auxiliary unit to help post members with their work for veterans and the community.
Haleyville to receive $800,000 grant for airport improvements
The pilot's lounge at the Haleyville Municipal Airport is being renovated. Pictured beside the building is the courtesy car that is used by those who fly into the airport.
HALEYVILLE - Renovation work at the pilot’s lounge area at the Haleyville Municipal Airport is currently being done as just the first step ahead of a major overhaul project coming later, thanks to the approval of an $800,000 grant through the Airport Terminal Program, a branch of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program.
Multi-purpose facility for Lynn Schools in the works
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Plans to proceed with a multi-purpose facility on the campus of Lynn Schools was just one of numerous items approved by the Winston County Board of Education at its Tuesday, April 14, meeting, which was held at the Winston Career Academy in Double Springs.
Heart of Haleyville Park hosting Singo Friday night
HALEYVILLE - The Heart of Haleyville Park downtown will come alive this Friday night, April 24, with Singo, a musical version of the game Bingo, featuring 1980s era music.
Fikes appointed Marion County District Judge
New Marion County District Judge John Hunter Fikes (courtesy photo)
MARION COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday, April 13, the appointment of John Hunter Fikes as district judge in the 25th Judicial Circuit in Marion County.
Pond management workshop in Double Springs
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Pond owners and landowners in Winston County and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to learn practical strategies for maintaining healthy ponds during a pond management workshop hosted by Alabama Extension.
Marbutt elected to membership in Phi Kappa Phi
PHIL CAMPBELL - Alexis Marbutt, of Phil Campbell, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of North Alabama.
53rd annual Arley Day Festival May 16
The Arley Women’s Club recently gathered to give updates and make additional plans for the 53rd annual Arley Day Festival, set for May 16. Front row, from left, AWC President Cynthia Cunningham and Arley Day Festival Co-Chairs Traci Richey, Anne Freeze and Sara Little. Middle row, from left, Brittany Bailes, Leslie Edens, Paula Fullington, Betsy Laury, Jane Shirah, Leigh Hall and Sandy Schwarz. Back row, from left, Belinda Rahal, Angela Guiser, Montie Pafford, Suzanne Riney, Cindy Dye and Marsha Phillips
ARLEY - The 53rd annual Arley Day Festival is soon approaching, as are some of the deadlines for those who want to participate in it.
Key deadlines approaching for primary elections
Winston County Elections Manager Sheila Moore shows both the Republican and Democrat ballot that voters must choose between when they go to the polls to vote in the upcoming primary election Tuesday, May 19.
WINSTON COUNTY - Although the Republican and Democratic primary elections for Winston County are still a few weeks away, some key deadlines are being emphasized for voters who plan to be at the polls on Tuesday, May 19, and/or those who will vote absentee.
Annual Haleyville City Schools Art Expo April 21
Pictured above working with students on their art projects are, from left, Haleyville Elementary School STEAM Coordinator Shanda Barnett, MaKenzee Bryant, Haleyville High School Art Teacher Emily Channell, Dominik Torres, HHS Assistant Principal and STEAM Coordinator Stacy Tinch and Brodie Stults.
HALEYVILLE - Imaginations are flowing into creative works of art, all with a common theme from all students at Haleyville City Schools, as preparations are being made for the annual Art Expo Tuesday, April 21.
Long-time faculty from Winston County Schools retiring
From left, school board members Randy Lee and Dr. Kristen McCay, Chief School Financial Officer Morgan Blankenship, Board President Joey Boteler, Superintendent Jeff Scott, and school board members Greg Densmore and Mark Finley.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Long-time teachers with a combined experience between 150-200 years have announced their retirement from Winston County Schools, creating adjustments for the board of education as it prepares for a new school year in August.