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Addison 11U team state champs
The Addison 11U Dizzy Dean baseball team won the state championship June 25. Front row, l-r: Shelton Alexander, Jed Wilkins, Dathan Cleghorn, Cole Thompson, Jaxson Williams, Braiden Moser, Kiah Lake, Stone Talley, Landen Livingston, Tucker Thompson and Trennon Burns. Back row, l-r: Coaches Chad Williams, Keith Thompson, head coach; Damon Cleghorn and Dallas Thompson. (Courtesy photo)
ADDISON - They came together approximately five years ago to play America’s pastime. Now they are state champions.
Fred’s is closing
Fred’s Inc. announced Friday, July 12, it would be closing 129 stores nationwide, including the Haleyville location, including 11 others in the state.
HALEYVILLE - Fred’s Super Dollar in Haleyville will be closing soon, it was learned Friday, July 12, through a press release. A date of closing has not yet been set. The retail chain will be closing an additional 129 store locations across the country. The Haleyville location, at 916 21st Street, was one of an additional 12 in Alabama to be shuttered.
Vandals strike Hillcrest Cemetery in Haleyville
Vases are toppled on graves at Hillcrest Cemetery in Haleyville after what police believe was an intentional act of vandalism.
HALEYVILLE - A resident taking time to visit her grandparents’ graves in Haleyville July 6, was greeted with a saddening sight instead.
Addison native new Winston County Extension Coordinator
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Addison native Zack Brannon has brought much to the table as Winston County Extension Coordinator, replacing long time agent Mike Henshaw, by bringing to light some new and innovative ideas to keep the program moving forward.
Haleyville Elementary making preparations for the start of school
HALEYVILLE - The countdown is on for the new school year, and Haleyville Elementary is preparing to welcome back students.
Back-to-school tax holiday begins Friday
Tax Holiday: July 19 - 21
WINSTON/MARION - Although the start of the 2019-2020 school year is still a few weeks away, a helpful back-to-school tradition will be this coming weekend.
WCHS locker registration is July 30
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Locker registration for Winston County High School will be Tuesday, July 30, beginning at 8 a.m.
American Legion Post 33 benefit auction and BBQ supper
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HALEYVILLE - American Legion Whitehead Post 33 in Haleyville will sponsor a benefit auction and BBQ supper Monday, Aug. 5
CenturyLink plans to continue improving service to county
WINSTON COUNTY - While a new broadband provider prepares to begin serving the Haleyville area, an existing provider is proud of the achievements it has made to expand internet service while planning to do more to serve Winston County.
Kevin Hamm to lead “A Night of Revival” at New Hope Baptist July 15
HALEYVILLE - New Hope Baptist Church, located on Highway 129 in Haleyville, will be holding “A Night of Revival” Monday, July 15, beginning at 7 p.m.
Schmoll to speak on DNA research at WCGS meeting Tuesday
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Winston County Archives, located across from the Winston County Courthouse in Double Springs.
Annual Winston County Cattlemen’s Picnic July 20
WINSTON COUNTY - The Annual Winston County Cattlemen’s Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 20...
Countywide census forum July 11
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Although Census Day will not be until April 1, 2020, the urgency of having an accurate population count is well underway, with a countywide community leaders forum planned for July 11.
Accusations made during commission meeting
Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes notes that the subject of the U.S. Forest Service keeping up forestry roads is a sore subject to him.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Accusations were made that the Winston County Commission was not following through on their commitment to improve roads as well as being in violation of doing road work on federal property.
The 2020 Census: What to expect and when
WINSTON COUNTY - It is quite possible you have seen those cards and flyers on counters and displays asking for census workers. The United States Census Bureau has been getting ready for the upcoming 2020 Census for several months now, and they need workers to help in all local areas.
McCurley new Addison band director
Garrett McCurley was hired effective June 11, as the new band director at Addison High.
ADDISON - A former student will be behind the music stand directing band members at the beginning of the school year on Wednesday, August 7.
Local government agencies taking extra day off for Independence Day
WINSTON COUNTY - With July 4, falling on a Thursday this year, many governmental agencies are taking Friday, July 5, as a holiday, too.
IRS, Attorney General to investigate Bear Creek
BEAR CREEK - An investigation into the Town of Bear Creek’s financial situation - to be conducted by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, Internal Revenue Service and Alabama Department of Revenue - should begin in August...
AAA Alabama offering free towing July 4
WINSTON COUNTY - As Alabamians celebrate on the 4th of July, AAA Alabama cautions partygoers against getting behind the wheel after drinking.
Haleyville City Council accepts bid for CDBG project
HALEYVILLE - The neighborhood improvement project for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Avenues is back on track in Haleyville after the council approved a low bid for the grant-funded work.
Arley seeking $350,000 grant
This is one of the three water tanks needing upgrades. It is just north of Arley on Firetower Road. The other two are located at Houston and Nesmith.
ARLEY - The Town of Arley is applying for a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant through Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs with help from the North Alabama Council of Local Governments. The majority of the grant will be used to clean and paint the area’s three water tanks. One tank is located in Houston, one at Nesmith and the other on County Road 52, or Firetower Road, just north of Arley.
No Chamber of Commerce meeting this month
HALEYVILLE - There will not be a Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting in July.
Food safety tips for your Fourth of July festivities
WINSTON COUNTY - Summertime cookouts are filled with fun and family, especially those on or near national holidays. This fourth of July, serve up some food safety basics alongside your homemade potato salad or pulled pork platter.
Wreck near Hackleburg claims the lives of two teens
HACKLEBURG - A single-vehicle crash at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30, has claimed two lives.
Locker registration set for Double Springs Middle School
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The date and time for locker registration at Double Springs Middle School has been set for Tuesday, July 30, from 8 to 11 a.m. The yearly fee is $15.
Bear Creek plans festival on July 4
BEAR CREEK - The town of Bear Creek is planning its own Independence Day festival, which will be held on the actual holiday Thursday, July 4, separate and apart from FreedomFest this upcoming weekend.
Family Resource Center receives grant
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $339,281 grant to support a non-profit organization that assists domestic violence victims in Northwest Alabama.
Haleyville Board of Education approves numerous personnel items
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Board of Education met in regular session June 25, approving numerous personnel items. They are as follows:
NACOLG seeks residents’ input for grant projects
Bear Creek Mayor Tammie Batchelor shows the income statement that residents must fill out before the town can obtain grant funding. Also shown is Water Supervisor Tyson Brown.
BEAR CREEK - Needs throughout the Town of Bear Creek, which kept coming back to water issues, were the forefront of a public hearing Thursday, June 20, gathering public input towards a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant that will be used for overall community improvements.
Garbage route changes for Independence Day
WINSTON AND MARION COUNTIES - With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, several area sanitation departments will also be taking Friday, July 5, as a holiday. This means garbage routes will be changed next week.
Addison expands Fourth festivities
"American Idol” and “The Voice” alumna Shelbie Z will headline a day's worth of music in Addison July 4.
ADDISON - The festival celebrating Independence Day in the Town of Addison continues to expand, to the point the festival this year has been moved to Alexander Park where a full slate of activities await the public on Thursday, July 4.
Haleyville Council plans for airport’s future
HALEYVILLE - Upgrades and improvements are in the pipeline for the Haleyville Airport, but are all subject to approval from other entities.
Rock the Boat July 6 on Smith Lake
SMITH LAKE - Independence Day activities on Smith Lake are expanded beyond the July 4 holiday to the 3rd annual Rock the Boat event at Devil’s Branch in the Duncan Bridge area on Saturday, July 6.
Double Springs Fireworks show July 5
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Town of Double Springs urges residents to continue the festive spirit of Independence Day by coming out to a fireworks show Friday, July 5, a day after the holiday.