Ice cream for Jesus with Arley First Baptist
The ice cream truck in Arley is now in operation. The truck will be handing out free ice cream in the Arley area as a new ministry.
Overturned tractor-trailer on Highway 33 just over Winston County line
LAWRENCE COUNTY/WINSTON COUNTY LINE - Officers are on scene of an accident where a tractor-trailer has overturned on Highway 33, just north of Double Springs over the county line into Lawrence County. Please use caution driving through this area over the next couple of hours, as officers work to get a wrecker on scene capable of getting the truck upright, as well as picking up a steel coil which has fallen from the vehicle.
Troops come home
Lower left photo shows B Company Commander Brian Bartes of Haleyville with wife Kimberly and sons Austin, Will and Levil. Lower right photo shows SPC Corey Robinson of Addison being met with hugs from parents Kenny and Sherry Robinson.
Election results
First responders honored at banquet
First responders receiving awards. See story for names and departments.
Little red phone finds new home
Photo at left shows Craig Floyd, president and CEO of the National Law Enforcement Museum, and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri at the official announcement that the red telephone used in the city for the first 9-1-1 call 50 years ago will be displayed at the museum. Photo at right 911 Dignitary Steve Souder presents Mayor Sunseri with a replica red phone to be displayed in the city hall foyer replacing the vintage red phone that is going to Washington.
Federal dignitaries special guests at 911 Town Hall workshops
From left, Retired Admiral David Simpson, former Federal Communications Commission bureau chief; Alicia Burns, 911 dignitary and committee chairperson for the town hall meeting; Christy Williams, 911 director North Central Texas Council of Governments, Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner and Steve Souder, 9-1-1 dispatcher during many historical events in the nation
Family of Former Mayor James Whitt honored
From left, members of the James Whitt family, from left, Carol Whitt, Heath Sutherland, Whitt Sutherland, Steve Whitt, Mona Whitt, Holly Sutherland, Will Sutherland, Murry Whitt, Kay Sunseri, Casey Whitt, Mayor Ken Sunseri.
One-vehicle accident on Highway 195
RABBITTOWN - The Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department has been dispatched Monday, June 4, at approximately 1:45 p.m. to a one-vehicle accident on Highway 195 North in the sharp curves just past the intersection with Highway 243. Please use caution in this area.
City of Haleyville receives Founders Award
Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri, far right, receives the Founders Award on behalf of the city of Haleyville. Presenting the award is Ron Bonneau, past president of NENA, with NENA Historian Steve O'Connor and Current Vice President Jamison Peevyhouse also in attendance.
Wallace named Alumnus of the Year
Debbie Wood, president of the Haleyville Alumni Association, presents the Alumnus of the Year award to Dana Wallace at the alumni luncheon Saturday, June 2.
Godsey receives Service and Dedication Award
Beverly Donaldson, treasurer of the Haleyville Alumni Association, presents the Service and Dedication Award to David Godsey at the alumni banquet Saturday, June 2.
Jasper man dies in early morning wreck
JASPER - A single-vehicle crash at 12:29 a.m. today, June. 4, has claimed the life of a Jasper man. Victor Marcel Del Fuoco, 26, was killed when the 2007 Ford Mustang he was driving exited the roadway on the right side, striking an embankment. Fuoco was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on I-22, 4.5 miles southeast of Cordova. Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
First 9-1-1 call reenacted
Congressman Robert Aderholt, center, holds the iconic red phone from which the first 9-1-1 call in the nation was made after he and Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon, right reenacted that historic phone call. With them is Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri, left.
Tree down on Ninth Avenue in Haleyville creating power issue
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Fire Department has been dispatched Thursday, May 31, to Ninth Avenue, where a tree has fallen across power lines, taking a power pole down.
Bear Creek Town Clerk announces retirement
From left, Bear Creek Water Department clerk and soon-to-be interim town clerk Jamie Green, Bear Creek Town Clerk Ava McCurley, who is retiring July 1, and Bear Creek Mayor Connie Morrison.
BEAR CREEK - In a special-called meeting of the Bear Creek Council Wednesday, May 30, the retirement of town clerk Ava McCurley, was announced and accepted, effective July 1. After some discussion, the council approved naming Bear Creek Water Department Clerk Jamie Green as interim town clerk, effective July 1. Green will serve as clerk for both the water department and the town.
Sample ballots for June 5 primary election
New polling site causing some concerns for seniors
The Haleyville Senior Center.
Haleyville Council approves bidding for paving projects
Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri, left, and council member Royce Benefield hold up a banner presented to the city by Motorola regarding the 50th anniversary of the first 9-1-1 call.