McAlpine retains seat on Haleyville school board

HALEYVILLE- Beth McAlpine, incumbent for Haleyville Board of Education place 1, defeated opponent Bobby Crook, to retain her seat in the Tuesday, August 4, school board election.

McAlpine received 427 votes for 57.2 percent of the vote, compared to Crooks 320 votes for 42.8 percent.

McAlpine will begin her fourth term on the board in March 2027. Crook was making his first run for the board of education.

Phillips High School celebrating its centennial

Shown preparing for the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration of Phillips School on Saturday, Aug. 15, from left, PHS Alumni Association members Julie Hodge Coffman of the Class of 1977; Mark Wakefield of the Class of 1973; Head Football Coach Hunter Veal and Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor.

Shown preparing for the upcoming 100th anniversary celebration of Phillips School on Saturday, Aug. 15, from left, PHS Alumni Association members Julie Hodge Coffman of the Class of 1977; Mark Wakefield of the Class of 1973; Head Football Coach Hunter Veal and Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor.
BEAR CREEK - Alumni from Phillips High School will be stepping back in time, recalling the unique history and camaraderie of classes through the years, as the school celebrates its 100th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 15, with presentations and festivities.

Large car show to benefit McCullar family

Preparing for the Southern Showdown car and truck show to benefit the family of the late Haleyville City Schools administrator John McCullar, from left, Haleyville Board of Education member Donna Jones; John's children, Will McCullar and Maegan McCullar; John's wife Dr. Jenny McCullar; HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop and Trey Fox, organizer of the car and truck show.

Preparing for the Southern Showdown car and truck show to benefit the family of the late Haleyville City Schools administrator John McCullar, from left, Haleyville Board of Education member Donna Jones; John's children, Will McCullar and Maegan McCullar; John's wife Dr. Jenny McCullar; HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop and Trey Fox, organizer of the car and truck show.
HALEYVILLE - The parking lots at Haleyville City Schools will be filled with all types of classic and show vehicles Saturday, August 22, during an event to pay tribute to the late Haleyville Center of Technology Director and Haleyville High School Assistant Principal John McCullar, whose death has left behind a legacy of service both in ministry and education.

Haleyville Elementary open house to be broken down over three days

From left, Haleyville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Rea, Principal Tammy Hatton and Assistant Principal Dr. Elyse Aldridge have released a different format for their open house held over a three-day period this year, from Aug. 3-5.

From left, Haleyville Elementary School Assistant Principal Emily Rea, Principal Tammy Hatton and Assistant Principal Dr. Elyse Aldridge have released a different format for their open house held over a three-day period this year, from Aug. 3-5.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Elementary School has the highest amount of traffic on any given day of all the schools on the Haleyville City Schools campus, due to the larger amount of students they serve. This factor was considered behind a new open house format for the school this year, which will be spread across three days.

First-ever Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce awards banquet set for Monday

Will Walker, left, board member for the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber President Mike Evans at the meeting room at Slaughter Fellowship Hall on 9th Avenue, where the first-ever Chamber awards and appreciation banquet will be held Monday, Aug. 3.

Will Walker, left, board member for the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber President Mike Evans at the meeting room at Slaughter Fellowship Hall on 9th Avenue, where the first-ever Chamber awards and appreciation banquet will be held Monday, Aug. 3.
HALEYVILLE - Businesses, both large and small, are the backbone of the city and the heart of a thriving economy.

Bear Creek getting medical clinic

Shown at the Bear Creek Council meeting announcing a new doctor's office for the town, from left, Lakeland Community Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Cherie Sibley; Mayor Rob Taylor; Dr. Larry Johnston, who will practice at the clinic and his wife, Sherri Johnston, medical clinics manager.

Shown at the Bear Creek Council meeting announcing a new doctor's office for the town, from left, Lakeland Community Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer Cherie Sibley; Mayor Rob Taylor; Dr. Larry Johnston, who will practice at the clinic and his wife, Sherri Johnston, medical clinics manager.
BEAR CREEK - A large audience attending the July 15 Bear Creek Town Council meeting was on hand for the announcement of the town’s first doctor’s office in several decades.
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