Shannon Lee Stewart and Brittany Cheyenne Scoggins (Courtesy photos)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Sheriff's Office has released the full list of charges against the parents of a 2-month-old infant, who was killed December 30.
From left, State Representative Tracy Estes, State Senator Garlon Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth cordially invite everyone in Winston County to come out for a public forum Thursday, January 11, at Haleyville High School.
HALEYVILLE - Residents will have an opportunity to meet Winston County’s team of state legislators who will be conducting a public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 11.
Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins explains to the town council the issue with people not attending municipal court.
BEAR CREEK - One of the many negative, lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is people failing to show up for court, bringing financial hardships on municipalities, which wind up paying for jail accommodations when the people are arrested for missing their court dates.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - As of late Saturday evening, December 30, Shannon Lee Stewart 33 of Double Springs, has been charged with capital murder in the death of his infant daughter, 2-month-old Amasia Faith Stewart, according to Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy.
There will be more charges pending and information to follow, as this is a sensitive and ongoing investigation which is being conducted by the Sheriffs Office. Sheriff Snoddy asks for the public to please pray for the family, sheriffs office staff and others involved at this time,
Toby Sherrill, owner of the Dixie Theatre, outside the establishment as it looks today on Main Street in Haleyville. The doors, sign and building are reminiscent of the way the theater looked when first opening 75 years ago.
HALEYVILLE - The Dixie Theatre in downtown Haleyville holds many cherished memories to many people, memories that have been made for the past 75 years.
Winston County E-9-1-1 Director Tim Webb, pictured in his office with a replica of the red phone used to make the nation’s first 9-1-1 call in Haleyville, will be retiring, effective Feb. 1.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A committee formed by the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board is seeking a replacement for Winston County Enhanced 9-1-1 Director Tim Webb who will retire in February with over 36 years of total service to the state.
Educators participating in the poverty simulation program, from left, Patricia Headrick, Caleb Simmons, Mandy Wakefield, Jennifer Seymour and Brittany Tucker.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Teachers throughout Winston County Schools are learning to better understand their students’ needs by walking a mile in their shoes.
STARKVILLE - Lewis Barber, from Haleyville, is among 178 Mississippi State students inducted into MSU's National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter.
WINSTON COUNTY - A Shelby County-based animal shelter that takes in or arranges boarding for pets for those fleeing domestic violence situations is among eight organizations awarded funds from Gov. Kay Ivey.
HALEYVILLE - The family of Jacob "Jake" Hutcheson, 38, of Haleyville, has not seen or had contact with him in over a week and is asking for the public's help to locate him.
Participants make wreaths during an Decorating with Nature workshop hosted by the Extension System on Dec. 6..
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Regional Extension Agent and Horticulturist Jayne Luetzow conducted a Holiday Decorating with Nature workshop at the Double Springs Municipal Building on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 2-4 p.m.
David and Sarah Harbin prepare food for the upcoming community Christmas dinner this Saturday, Dec. 23, at The Upper Room and Gathering Place, located in downtown Haleyville.
HALEYVILLE - Gatherings of friends and family are key during the holiday season, so a special invitation is being given for anyone needing a meal to gather at The Upper Room and Gathering Place for a homecooked meal prepared by community volunteers.
Rayce Cleghorn, of Addison, is kicking up his heels with joy, living his dream of being a professional musical performer, currently working at the Country Music Tonight Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (Courtesy photo)
PIGEON FORGE - It can truly be said that the family that performs together stays together.
From left, Winston County Sheriff Caleb Snoddy, Investigators Josh Edwards, Josh Bennett and Chief Deputy Jacob Eward with guns and other items confiscated.
NAUVOO - The arrest at gunpoint of a Nauvoo man found with three loaded firearms who allegedly tried to pull a gun on law enforcement, is a grim reminder that the holiday season can also bring increased crime.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Street and Sanitation Department will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26 and again on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 1-2, for the respective Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
WINSTON COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.4 million to ensure that victims of domestic violence and other abusive crimes can find safe housing and other essential elements to help them rebuild their lives.