Tuesday afternoon fire leaves Double Springs man without a home

Very little remains of the camper Eddie HIll was living in at Double Springs after a fire Tuesday afternoon destroyed it. The manufactured home next door, which also belongs to HIll, was destroyed by a tree falling on it two years ago.

Very little remains of the camper Eddie HIll was living in at Double Springs after a fire Tuesday afternoon destroyed it. The manufactured home next door, which also belongs to HIll, was destroyed by a tree falling on it two years ago.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Two years after a storm caused a tree to fall on his residence, a Double Springs man is once again without a home after a fire destroyed the camper he was using as a residence beside the structure still damaged from the fallen tree.

Travel advisory in effect for county roads

WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings reports that, as of Sunday night, Jan. 25, a check of various roads in Winston County showed that moisture from recent rainfall has dried, but since temperatures are drastically  dropping into the teens, a travel advisory is  in effect for all county roads, due to the potential for ice on roadways and bridges. Travel is not advised but if necessary, motorists need to use extreme caution due to possible black ice and slick road conditions, Cummings said.

Haleyville preparing for winter weather

From left, Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, Haleyville EMA Director Phillip Weaver and Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell review weather forecasts during a weather preparedness meeting Wednesday.

From left, Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, Haleyville EMA Director Phillip Weaver and Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell review weather forecasts during a weather preparedness meeting Wednesday.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville city officials are hoping for the best, but planning for the worst, when it comes to the potential for severe winter weather this weekend by giving out safety tips and preparation measures ahead of the storm.

Long dormant park project in Double Springs revived

Double Springs Town Council members and Mayor Kim Miller show an artist's rendering of the proposed park. From left, Council Members Brittney Tucker, Kathy Cole, Mayor Miller and Council Members Tim Cockrell and Andy McSpadden. Absent from the meeting was Adam Veal.

Double Springs Town Council members and Mayor Kim Miller show an artist's rendering of the proposed park. From left, Council Members Brittney Tucker, Kathy Cole, Mayor Miller and Council Members Tim Cockrell and Andy McSpadden. Absent from the meeting was Adam Veal.
DOUBLE SPRINGS A project that has been dormant for years has been brought back to life with a breath of fresh air, as the Double Springs Town Council voted Monday, Jan. 12, to officially begin constructing a community park dedicated to the town’s heritage and history.

HHS seniors partying like it’s 1999 next week during senior play

HALEYVILLE - For those who remember the Y2K issue in 1999, you will appreciate the comedy and music in this year’s Haleyville High School senior class production, entitled “Party Like It’s 1999.”
This year’s production will have performances for various grade levels of Haleyville City School students Wednesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 29, with the public performance Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.-- all on the stage at the elementary school cafetorium, organizers said.

City Council to purchase vacant building for possible welcome center

Haleyville city officials gather at the site of a vacant building on Main Street that the town has agreed to purchase for a meeting area, restrooms and welcome or informational center, pending the resolving of a drainage issue affecting the building. From left, City Council members Brian Berry, Todd Barton, Will Walker, north Alabama region president of BankFirst, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, clerks Christy Harbin and Caroline Thompson, Director of Public Services Chris Wilbanks and Street and Sanitation Supervi

Haleyville city officials at the site of a vacant building on Main Street the town has agreed to purchase, pending the resolving of a drainage issue affecting the building. From left, City Council members Brian Berry, Todd Barton, Will Walker, north Alabama region president of BankFirst, Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell, clerks Christy Harbin and Caroline Thompson, Director of Public Services Chris Wilbanks and Street and Sanitation Supervisor Chris Saylor.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville City Council has voted to acquire a vacant Main Street building, with plans of turning the facility into a public meeting area or welcome center, pending the completion of a drainage improvement project.

Earnest makes Troy provost’s list

ARLEY - Sadie Earnest, of Arley, was recently named to the Troy University provost’s list for the fall semester.
The provost’s list honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade point average of at least 3.65.
Troy University is a public, historic, international university with and more than 170,000 alumni. 

Empty Bowls to be filled February 5

Shown with handcrafted ceramic bowls and works of art that will be available for purchase at the upcoming Empty Bowls event, from left, J.D. Snoddy, president of the boards for both the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries and Arts Council Board Members Marcia Posey and Susan Ripp.

Shown with handcrafted ceramic bowls and works of art that will be available for purchase at the upcoming Empty Bowls event, from left, J.D. Snoddy, president of the boards for both the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries and Arts Council Board Members Marcia Posey and Susan Ripp.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - After a year’s hiatus, the Empty Bowls dinner, which benefits both the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries, is coming back Thursday, Feb. 5.

County faces federal funding cuts

Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, discusses the county’s finances at the January 9, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, discusses the county’s finances at the January 9, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.
HALEYVILLE A comparison of figures from last year’s to this year’s Winston County Commission budget shows the county had some funding triumphs with grants funding projects and employee raises, while also showing significant funding cuts in some key areas.

Haleyville Airport office to be replaced

Haleyville city officials gather at the Haleyville Municipal Airport to announce a project that will replace the current pilot lounge building, which has fallen into disrepair, with a new building. From left, Bryan Crumpton, airport attendant the past 45 years; Haleyville Street and Sanitation Director Chris Saylor; Director of Public Works Chris Wilbanks; Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell; clerks Christy Harbin and Caroline Thompson and City Council member Brian Berry.

Haleyville city officials gather at the Haleyville Municipal Airport to announce a project that will replace the current pilot lounge building, which has fallen into disrepair, with a new building. From left, Bryan Crumpton, airport attendant the past 45 years; Haleyville Street and Sanitation Director Chris Saylor; Director of Public Works Chris Wilbanks; Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell; clerks Christy Harbin and Caroline Thompson and City Council member Brian Berry.
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