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.
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.
Decoration day and Sacred Harp singing at historic Friendship Primitive Baptist Church
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WINSTON COUNTY - The annual decoration day and Sacred Harp singing at historic Friendship Primitive Baptist Church, located at 1847 County Road 23 seven miles south of Haleyville off of Old Highway 195, will be Sunday, April 26.
Garbage route changes for Good Friday
WINSTON COUNTY - Good Friday is this week, which means there will be no trash collection on that day.
Haleyville Middle School principal retiring
Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, left, shakes hands with Haleyville Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson after the Haleyville School Board approves Wilcoxson’s retirement, which will be effective July 1.
HALEYVILLE - The retirement of long-time Haleyville Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson after over 30 years total service in education has created a vacancy that board members and administrators agree will be difficult to fill.
Lakeland Hospital hosting state of healthcare address April 7
HALEYVILLE - Lakeland Community Hospital will be hosting a state of healthcare address Tuesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Haleyville.
Haleyville Water Board raising tap, reconnect fees
The Haleyville Water and Sewer Board takes action to raise service fees relating to connection and reconnection of services. From left, board members Bobby Taylor, Brian Berry, Joey Harbin, Glen Roberts, Manager Lane Bates and Board Chairman Dr. Ray Boshell.
HALEYVILLE - Costs for connecting water and sewer service in the City of Haleyville, as well as reconnection fees when services are discontinued for failure to pay a bill will increase effective June 1.
Beautification committee holds planning meeting
In attendance of the organizational meeting of the Haleyville Area Beautification Committee. Back row, from left, Bradley Tucker, Susan Crawford, Krista McKinney, Boo Brooks, Myra Sullivan, Erica Adams and Vicky Dean and Will Walker. Front row, from left, Evan Tidwell, Robin Milligan, Connie Cornelius, Leila Bass, Malinda Balentine, and Chad Fell.
HALEYVILLE - A group of like-minded citizens planted some seeds in the form of ideas at the first meeting of the newly-formed Haleyville Area Beautification Committee, with the mission of sprucing up downtown in time for the city’s 9-1-1 festival the first weekend in June.
Moulton’s strawberry festival set for May 1-2
MOULTON - The highly anticipated 2026 Strawberry Festival in Moulton is set to return in May, bringing two fun-filled days of delicious treats, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.