Sadi graduates from The Citadel
Dangerous drugs found in home near Addison Schools
Pictured above are some of the drugs vapes and other items found in a home on Palmera Drive near Addison High School. Note that the colorful packages that appear to be candy are actually THC gummies, which could easily be misconstrued as harmless candy by young children, making them especially dangerous. (Courtesy photo)
Public swimming pools opening next week
Youth fishing derby back in Bankhead June 3
Registration underway for library summer reading programs
Jacksonville State announces dean’s list
Morris makes president’s list at Jacksonville State
HALEYVILLE - Erin Nicole Morris, of Haleyville, has been named to the president's list at Jacksonville State University for her outstanding academic performance over the spring 2023 semester.
To be named to the president's list, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 hours of GPA course credit.
Diamond Dancers encore performance will fund participation in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Members of the 2022-23 Diamond Dancers Elite Team
HALEYVILLE - North Alabama Dance Theatre’s Elite Diamond Dancers have been chosen to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Spirit of America Productions. To raise funds for their trip to New York City, they will give an encore performance of their Diamond Showcase at Looney’s Amphitheater Complex, Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Rain barrel workshop
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A rain barrel workshop will be held Thursday, May 25, from 5-7 p.m. at the American Legion, 60 New Legion Road, Double Springs. Participants will make a rain barrel to take home. The Winston County Extension Office and the Northwest Alabama RC&D Council are sponsors of the event. Registration is required. Call the Extension Office to register at (205) 489-5376.
Rescue squad forms
Four of the five members of the board of directors of the new Winston County Rescue Squad at the Arley Fire Department, May 11: James Rickett (Arley Fire Department), Neil Feist (Helicon Fire Department), Board President Pat Hanna, Ashley Tucker (Central Fire Department). The final board member is Darrell Smith (Addison Fire Department).
HHS Alumni Day parade and banquet plans announced
Bankhead recreation area beaches opening soon
WCHS facing major staff changes
Proposed bill would help sheriff and volunteer firefighters
Lt. Zena Ingram with the Delmar Fire Department shows the scrap collected by the fire department to sell in order to have funds for the department.
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Pendley inducted into ODK
HALEYVILLE - Carlie Pendley, a native of Haleyville, was recently initiated into the University of Tennessee Southern Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 1,869 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2023.
Assistant principals at HES and HMS swapping places
Shown from left are Haleyville Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, current HMS Assistant Principal Dr. Elyse Aldridge, current HES Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner, HES Principal Tammy Hatton and Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland. Aldridge and Faulkner will be swapping positions as of June 1.
Foster parents needed locally
Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson signs a proclamation for National Foster Care Month. Shown with the mayor, from left, Martha Haynes, social workers at the Winston County Department of Human Resources; Foster Parent Cathy Shipley and DHR Director Diane Watson.