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.
HHS Theater Class presents interactive murder-mystery play this weekend
The Haleyville High School Theater Class will be bringing two productions, including a murder-mystery live-action Clue game, to the stage at the Heart of Haleyville Park this weekend. Students standing from left are Kylie Hallman, Henderson Smith, Kyndra Estis, Kailynn Kennedy, Carlee Bell, Abby Blanco, Maria Hubbard, Devin Flores and Aaron Dunaway. Seated in front is theater class teacher and play director Kaylen Peppers.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville High School Theater Class is bringing some murder and mayhem to downtown Haleyville this weekend with two productions, including a live-action Clue-style murder-mystery event with optional public participation.
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.
$3 million water project coming
Standing at the water storage tank on Kelly Hill, one of the tanks to be refurbished as part of a major restoration project, from left, Haleyville Water Board Member Brian Berry; Water Superintendent Chad Tidwell; Lane Bates, Water and Sewer Board Manager and Haleyville Mayor and Water Board Chairman Dr. Ray Boshell.
HALEYVILLE - A resolution moving forward with a $3 million water improvement project received the go-ahead from the Haleyville Water and Sewer Board at their Tuesday, April 28, meeting.
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.