Memorial scholarship set up Winston Career Academy students
Shown at the automotive technology shop, which has been closed until the 2023-2024 school year due to Bubba Lewis’ death, from left, Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole; Scholarship Fund Organizers Kerrie Lewis and Kathy Cole and Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray.
Hayes disputes claims made in published letter
Russell wins statewide honor in Farm-City poster contest
Anslee Russell, of Lynn Elementary School, scored fifth place in the 2022 Alabama Farm-City Committee Poster Contest for Kindergarten through Third Grades. She is pictured with AFC’s Tiffany Lester and Alabama Farm-City Committee Chair Jeff Helms of the Alabama Farmers Federation. (Courtesy photo)
Haleyville City Schools rocketry team prepares to compete in nationals
Haleyville City Schools Rocketry Team members headed to nationals this month. Back row from left, HCS STEAM Director Candy Garner, students Hunter Nolen, team captain; Ian Ramos, Warren Hicks and Team Sponsor Lynsi Bragwell. Front row, from left, MaKenzee Miller, Kaylee Parrish and Aiden Armstrong.
Cleghorn named Wallace State’s Student of the Year
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, left, with Student of the Year Rayce Cleghorn and Teacher of the Year, Nursing instructor Heather Ashley. Both were recognized during the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of Education luncheon. (Courtesy photo)
Senior Employment Program position in Arley
ARLEY - An employment opportunity is available in Arley through NACOLG's Senior Employment Program. On April 3, the Arley Town Council voted to hire “a senior aid” to work in Hamner Park through the program. The position was posted on April 18. Participants in the program must be 55 or older and have an income of not more than $18,225 for a one-person household or $24,650 for a two-person household. Eligible individuals can pick up an application at Arley Town Hall. The deadline to apply is May 1.
HHS students take top honors in Fourth Cogressional District Art Competition
Alabama Community College system offering free and rapid fiber optic workforce training
Wright named to Who's Who list at Ole Miss
OXFORD, MISS. - Kylie Wright, of Crane Hill, has been honored as part of the 2022-2023 class of Who's Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi, aka Ole Miss. Wright received her honor on April 14, at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
Wright is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering.
George Tucker Patriot Descendants Reunion May 20
George Tucker's grave at Hopewell Cemetery near Glen Allen. (Courtesy photo)
Congressman Aderholt commits to seek funding to complete bypass project
Erosion is taking its toll on the northbound lanes of the bypass corridor that was begun by the state many years ago, but never completed.
Dual Destiny renovations near completion
Members of the Winston County Arts Council show the freshly painted inside of the Dual Destiny Theater. Pictured, back row, from left, Bart Crabtree, Beth Gilbreath, Joe Towey, Susan Ripp, Patricia Taylor and Arts Council President J.D. Snoddy. Front row, from left, David Jacobs, Cindy Bryant, Brittany Bailes, Shirley Sudduth, Coy Sudduth, Sandra Heaven and Arts Council Vice President Theresa Snoddy.
HCS Art/STEAM Expo May 4
Students in Charlie Moody’s 10th grade history class at Haleyville High School prepare art for the upcoming expo. Faculty shown with him are teacher Dana Saylor and High School STEAM Coordinator Candy Garner, far right. Students, from left Ella Vandiver, Caroline Crook, Posey Whiteside, Ryleigh Kutis and Cole Whitten.
Winston BOE approves non-renewals and retirements
The Winston County Board of Education takes action on several personnel changes at their recent meeting. From left, Board Members Randy Lee, Lamar Frith, Chief School Financial Officer Morgan Blankenship, Board President Joey Boteler, Superintendent Greg Pendley, Board Members Allin Bailey and Mark Finley.
Winston County schools clean up with donation of wipes
Teachers Amanda Bartlett, Shea Williams, Evon McCurley, Liz Brannon and Kellie Boyd with Addison Elementary pre-K classes and McCurley's first grade class in front of several pallets of cleaning wipes. Courtesy Photo.
Smith Lake cleanup set for April 27-28
WCSLA Secretary-Treasurer Missy Jones, Chris Campbell, WCSLA President Jim Eason, WCSLA Board of Directors Member Beverly Kelly and WCSLA Vice President David Kelly pose next to the trash they collected during last year’s spring Renew Our Rivers cleanup of Smith Lake.
Winston IDA plans TLC for county industrial park
The sign identifying the Winston County Industrial Park as an AdvantageSite lays in shambles in the weeds, as plans are underway to erect a new sign.