Haleyville Veterans Parade November 7
From left, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell; Sgt. 1st Class Candi Brown, Army National Guard; Mickey Holdbrooks, American Legion Post 33; Joel Carranza, commander AL Post 33; Dwight Thomas, VFW Post 4543; Bryan Lawler, commander VFW Post 4543; Doug Brakefield, VFW; Jarod Crittenden, assistant fire chief and Rodney Lewis, police chief.
HALEYVILLE - Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan once said that freedom is new more than one generation away from being lost.
Mandatory testing dates set in CWD management zone
Under Alabama’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone Regulation (220-2-.167), all deer harvested in the high-risk and the buffer zones of the state’s CWD Management Zone (CMZ) must be submitted for CWD testing during specific weekends of the 2026-2027 white-tailed deer season.
Head Start has openings
WINSTON COUNTY - Community Action Partnership of North Alabama’s Head Start in Haleyville and Double Springs has openings available for children.
Camp McDowell Volunteer Weekend October 30-November 1
CAMP MCDOWELL - Camp McDowell is looking for a little help from its friends Halloween weekend.
Orders being accepted for Thanksgiving dishes to benefit local child and her family
HELICON - Get some help with Thanksgiving dinner this year while support a brave young Winston County girl and her family.
Haleyville man killed in Morgan County accident
SOMERVILLE - A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, has claimed the life of a Haleyville man.
Arley gets $500,000 grant
From left, Brittany Bailes, who has been selected by the town to seek grant funding toward the match; Town Clerk Tammi Farley; Council Member Kennith Brown; Mayor Johnny Taylor; Council Members Devin Guthrie, Bobby Smith and Brian Fincher and Police Chief Levi Brown.
ARLEY - A $630,000 project in Arley will provide a four-foot sidewalk, connecting all major points in the town.
Bear Creek veterans to be honored
The town of Bear Creek is planning a special ceremony unveiling its first veterans monument on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, and are encouraging veterans from the area to attend. Shown from left, Town Employee Jason Stidham; Water Clerk Deanna Camp; Clerk Amanda Edwards; Campground Manager Melissa Taylor; Mayor Rob Taylor; Police Chief and Veteran Eddie Collins; Army Veteran Bryan Lawler; Marine Veteran Bud Nixon and Police Officer Chris Franks.
BEAR CREEK - A $7,500 grant from the Resource Conservation and Development Council has helped make the Town of Bear Creek’s first monument honoring veterans a reality, with a dedication ceremony being planned for Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
WCHS Band holding harvest festival Monday at Double Springs Middle School
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County High School Band will hold its 2026 Harvest Festival Monday, Oct. 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Double Springs Middle School gymnasium.
Deadlines for general election approaching
WINSTON COUNTY - Ballot styles for voting sites across Winston County will be the same for the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election, with the exception of the two Haleyville voting sites.
First-ever Free State Feast October 22
Planning the Free State Feast are, from left, Sara Rutland, Brittany Bailes, Crystal Till, Karry Hennings, Sherry Harper, Dolly Anglin, Lori Gibson and Shannon Harper. (photo by Katie Sandage)
LAKESHORE - Members of the Winston County Republican Women of Alabama are busy making final preparations for the first Free State Feast.
$1.2 million grant will improve Bankhead trails
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The Alabama Trails Foundation has secured a $1.2 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to correct erosion that has deteriorated trails in the Rush-Brushy Watershed, including Winston and Lawrence counties.
“Buffalo Trail to Byler Road” hits the stage Sunday
WINSTON COUNTY - “Buffalo Trail to Byler Road”, a play detailing the story of people, places and progress along the state’s first public road, will be performed in both Double Springs and Haleyville over the next two weeks.
Haleyville Fall Festival taking place on Halloween this year
From left, Austin Lewis, Rodney Lewis, Chris Saylor, Doug Channell, Shawn Galloway. Front row, from left, Whitley Fowler, Shae Walton, Susan Morgan, Haley Smith, Caroline Thompson, Jedi Boshell, Christy Harbin, Brian Berry, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, Chris Wilbanks, Dr. Amy Boshell, Joel Sherrill and Jordan Egres.
HALEYVILLE - Deadlines are creeping up for businesses, churches, organizations and volunteers to have a booth or display at the City of Haleyville’s annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 31, which has expanded this year to include even more tricks, treats and a few frights.
Brilliant, Wallace State receive ARC grants
Congressman Robert Aderholt has announced the approval of two Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants - one to the Town of Brilliant in Marion County for road infrastructure to enhance development of the Gateway I-22 Industrial Park project and another for Wallace State Community College’s truck driver training expansion project.
Fall countywide cleanup day scheduled for Saturday postponed
WINSTON COUNTY - Due to the potential for inclement weather Saturday, October 10, the Winston County Commission has postponed the countywide fall cleanup day scheduled for that date. A new date will be set when the Winston County Commission meets October 26.
Workforce gaps discussed during informative meeting
Among officials in Winston County in attendance at the recent workforce development meeting, from left, Haleyville Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott; Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings; Double Springs Mayor Kim Miller and Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Efforts are underway to bridge gaps between industry and education in a mission to also increase profitability and improve workforce and economic development.
Columbus Day closings
Monday, Oct. 12, is Columbus Day, which means many different entities will be closed.
Winston County Health Department to hold flu shot clinic October 30
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Health Department, located at 110 Legion Road in Double Springs, will be holding a flu shot clinic Friday, Oct. 30, from 8-11 a.m. and again from 1-4 p.m.