Local students graduate from University of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA - The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5.
Local students graduate from UNA
FLORENCE - The following local students graduated from the University of North Alabama recently at the close of the spring semester:
2-year-old child dies
The Winston/Marion County District Attorney's Office has confirmed to the Alabamian that a two-year-old child died over the weekend. The case is under investigation by the DA's office.
Authorities have not released the cause of the child's death. Winston County Deputy Coroner Tracy Yealock has not released the child's name due to the child's age.
The Alabamian will provide more details as they become available.
U.S. Forest Service seeking new campground concessionaire for Corinth and Clear Creek
WINSTON COUNTY - The National Forests in Alabama, Bankhead Ranger District, is soliciting applications for a concession special use permit for the operation of two developed recreation sites, Clear Creek Recreation Area and Corinth Recreation Area.
Overnight storms leave some residents in the dark
WINSTON/MARION - An overnight storm system that quickly swept through the area left some tree and power line damage in its wake, resulting in power outages that are still ongoing.
Garbage bills are going up
Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes, left, explains about the need to keep equipment updated for the sanitation department. Also shown is Commissioner Bobby Everett.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A resolution passed by the Winston County Commission Monday, June 10, increased rates for garbage collection service by $1.50 for a total of $14.75 per month for the service, with an additional $3 late fee applied each quarter to any rates that are not paid.
Wallace State releases spring semester president’s and dean’s lists
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 804 students named to the president’s list and dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester.
Lynn PD cracking down on traffic violations
Lynn Police will have even more of a visible presence in the town.
LYNN - The small, tight knit town of Lynn has been compared through the years to the Mayberry community on “The Andy Griffith Show”, but the stereotypical small town atmosphere of everybody knowing everybody doesn’t always work in police business.
Fleet of vehicles for county school system approved
Board President Joey Boteler and other board members approve the purchase of seven vehicles for school use.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The use of personal vehicles while on business by Winston County School System employees is no longer needed, since the purchase of seven vehicles was approved at the board of education meeting, Tuesday, June 11.
Bevill State to expand mine training facility
SUMITON - The Alabama Legislature passed and Governor Kay Ivey signed an education budget that includes $950,000 in funding to expand Bevill State Community College’s mine training facility to include longwall mining training.
Chromebooks for all Winston students
Chromebooks are being used at Lynn High School. From left are Roger Hayes, Winston County Commission chairman; Jeff Stokes, Lynn mayor; Representative Tim Wadsworth; Senator Greg Reed; Lauranne James, executive director and LHS Principal Todd Tittle.
WINSTON COUNTY - A “one to one” initiative has paid off for the Winston County School System, thanks to the Resource Conservation and Development of Northwest Alabama council association.
Haleyville hires new firefighters
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri told Haleyville City Council members during the June 3, meeting that he has hired five new volunteer firemen. They are Branden Roberts, Cameron Miller, Kyle Doss, Ethan McBroom and Blane Godsey. They will be paid at a rate of $17.83 per call. The only item on the council’s agenda was approving minutes from May 20.
New HHS Principal guest speaker at Civitan meeting
Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland welcomes newly hired high school principal Davey Reed on board.
HALEYVILLE - New Haleyville High School Principal Davey Alan Reed will be the special guest speaker at the Tuesday, June 11, meeting of the Haleyville Civitan Club at the conference room of Lakeland Community Hospital.
D-Day Remembered
Double Springs resident Jack Baldwin with many of the medals he received for his service during WWII, including the French Legion of Honour.
Editor's note: In commemoration of today, June 6, being the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France - known as D-Day, we are posting an article that ran in the Alabamian approximately five years ago. The article is about Double Springs resident Jack Baldwin, who received the French Legion of Honour for his role in helping to liberate France from the Nazis. The article includes Baldwin's personal recollections of landing at Normandy on D-Day. Please note that the dates within this article reflect the timeframe when it was written five years ago.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A Double Springs man has joined a short and very prestigious list of persons to receive France’s highest honor.
Knight receives Alumnus of the Year award
Bo Knight receives the Alumnus of the Year award presented by Debbie Wood, president of the Haleyville Alumni Association.
HALEYVILLE - Bo Knight, described as knowing the value of hard work and never expecting from others what he is willing to give, was honored with thunderous applause, when he came forward to receive the highly coveted Alumnus of the Year award at the city’s annual luncheon Saturday, June 1.
Lyons receives Service and Dedication award
Annita Lyons, left, receives the Service and Dedication award on behalf of her husband Howie Lyons. Shown presenting the award is Tabitha Clark, vice president of the Haleyville Alumni Association.
HALEYVILLE - The room filled with alumni gathered for the annual luncheon Saturday, June 1, erupted with applause, when Annita Lyons came forward to receive the Service and Dedication award on behalf of her husband Howie Lyons.
P.A.S.S. Program accepting donations
HALEYVILLE - A program that has been a blessing to countless children and their parents through the years is accepting donations so it can continue to bless others.
Property taxes may go up
Winston County Revenue Commissioner Sandra Wright shows a sample of the green card that will soon be mailed out.
WINSTON COUNTY - Taxpayers in Winston County need to be aware of a little green card they will soon receive in the mail.
Former Addison Police Chief killed in accident
Donald Baker
ADDISON - Retired Addison Police Chief Donald Baker was killed Monday afternoon, June 3, in a motorcycle accident in the vicinity of Dunlap, Tennessee. Baker's body was returned to Nichols Funeral Home in Addison Monday afternoon in a large convoy comprised by law enforcement officers from across Winston County and the surrounding area.
For funeral arrangements, see the Obituary page.
Denton named elite tourism professional
NATURAL BRIDGE - An individual from Winston County has been named a North Alabama Elite Tourism Professional, a program of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) where tourism employees demonstrating outstanding customer service and hospitality in the 16-county North Alabama region are recognized in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week.