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.
Lynn, Addison hosting first round of state baseball playoffs Thursday
WINSTON COUNTY- The high school baseball postseason has begun, and Lynn and Addison are still standing.
The Lynn Bears (16-5) will host Athens Bible (16-7) Thursday, April 23, in a doubleheader, beginning at 4:30 p.m. If a third game is necessary, it will be played Friday afternoon.
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.
Clean-up at Botush Cemetery this Saturday
HALEYVILLE - Botush Church, located on County Road 90 off of Highway 13 just south of Haleyville, will be holding a cemetery clean-up day Saturday, April 18, beginning at 7 a.m.
County makes major investment in sanitation service
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston County Commission is completely revamping garbage collection in Winston County, with an end goal of making the process easier for residents and safer for employees.
City of Haleyville seeking eligible residents for CDBG Clean Up program
From left, Chris Wilbanks, director of public works for the city of Haleyville; Street Department Supervisor Chris Saylor; City Clerk Christy Harbin and Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell show where an eyesore structure has been removed and property cleaned up at a city-owned ball field behind the Neighborhood Facilities Building.
HALEYVILLE - The window of opportunity for a new Community Development Block Grant clean-up program has opened, but only for a limited time, as residents with properties to be cleaned are urged to reach out to the city to show a need for the funding the city is seeking.
First-ever Blake Drive Block Party April 18
DOUBLE SPRINGS- The Winston County Commission is throwing a party, and the entire county is invited.
New outpatient program at Lakeland offering overlooked mental health services
The entire staff working in the new Lakeland Senior Connections program, from left, RN Tara Redmond; LMSW Milah Wells; RN/Transportation Specialist Jason Harrison; LPN Grace Mobley; Registration and Scheduling Tonya Clark; RN and Program Director Heather Hall; RN/Chart Audit Specialist Jon Rea; RN/Community Liaison Jan Colburn; RN/Community Liaison Debbie Hines; Lead RN Gini Stewart; RN/Activity Director Enjoli Godsey. Not pictured is RN Miranda Elkins.
The new Lakeland Senior Connections program, which opened its doors Monday, March 30, has been created to serve a population whose mental health needs in the past may have been overlooked, health officials said.
Haleyville High School Alumni Association has big plans for its 75th anniversary
Haleyville Alumni Association members Candy Hicks Garner and Will Walker of the HHS Class of 1984, are inviting a record crowd to attend this year's alumni luncheon on Saturday, June 6, as well as to keep in mind some important upcoming deadlines about alumni activities.
HALEYVILLE - Plans are already underway for the 2026 Haleyville High School Alumni festivities on Saturday, June 6, with parade grand marshals honoring coaches of all girls from HHS sports winning state titles, as well as a grand observance of the alumni association’s 75th anniversary.
Food preservation workshop Friday in Addison
ADDISON - Ready to preserve your harvest with confidence? Then join the Winston County Extension Office Friday, April 10, from 1-4 p.m. at Addison First Baptist Church, located at 115 South 2nd Street, for a free hands-on workshop.
Winston County Extension offering garden to pantry class
ARLEY - The Winston County Extension will be offering a garden to pantry class Monday, April 13, from 1-4 p.m. at the Arley Public Library, located on County Road 41.