Fatal crash in Marion County
WINFIELD - A single vehicle crash in Marion County has claimed the life of a Mississippi man.
Arley woman killed in accident in Walker County
JASPER - A two-vehicle crash at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, has claimed the life of an Arley woman.
Haleyville city employees to receive raise
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville city employees will see an increase on their checks beginning in September.
Monday afternoon house fire leaves family homeless
HALEYVILLE - A house fire Monday, Aug. 6, reportedly caused by lightning, has left a family struggling to start from scratch.
Accident claims the life of a Sumiton man
JASPER - A single-vehicle crash at 6 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2018, has claimed the life of a Sumiton man.
Victim in Friday shooting dies
Law enforcement investigate on the scene of the shooting located County Road 3812 at CR 41 between Arley and Addison.
ARLEY - The victim of an apparent shooting Friday, Aug. 3, has died.
Area schools named as Alabama Bicentennial Schools
MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday, Aug. 3, the 200 schools selected as official Alabama Bicentennial Schools.
Transfers, new hires on agenda at Winston County Board of Education
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Most schools in the Winston County School System will have at least one new hire and were welcomed by the Winston County Board of Education at the meeting on Tuesday, July 31.
Traffic pattern change for HMS
Haleyville Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson instructs a test driver on the proper way of maneuvering through the parking lot under the new drop off and pickup pattern of traffic.
HALEYVILLE -The start of a new year for Haleyville City Schools on Wednesday, Aug. 8, will mean a major change in student drop offs for the middle school, not just during hectic first-day traffic, but throughout the school year.
Senior Center proposed for Arley
The former Traders & Farmers Bank building in Arley is being considered as a site for a possible senior center for residents.
ARLEY - The former location of Traders & Farmers Bank, which has sat vacant for several years, is being eyed as the location for the Town of Arley’s first senior citizen center, as those behind the planning recently approached the Arley Town Council with their requests.
Grant to enhance Addison Pre-K
Addison Elementary Principal Jeff Scott with Pre-kindergarten teacher Liz Brannon, far left, and Jennifer Woodard. who were funded under the first pre-K program.
ADDISON - After a successful pre-kindergarten program the past two years at Addison Elementary, the school will proudly kick off their second pre-K program when school starts Wednesday, Aug. 8, thanks to a second $120,000 grant.
Haleyville First United Methodist welcomes new pastor
Mitch Nethery
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville First United Methodist Church, located on Ninth Avenue, has a new pastor who has ties across northwest Alabama and a rich family history.
Depreciation cause of loss at Haleyville Water and Sewer Board
Clockwise from left, Ken Senseri, Bobby Taylor, Royce Benefield, Rick McCabe, Glen Roberts and Lane Bates.
HALEYVILLE - A net loss for the Haleyville Water and Sewer Board is due to depreciation according to an audit by Rick McCabe, owner of McCabe and Associates of Fayette, it was learned at the recent board meeting on Tuesday, July 24.
All three inmates back in custody
Clockwise from top left, Leslie Cameron, Thomas Green and Christopher Spain.
HAMILTON - All three of the inmates that escaped this morning from the Marion County Jail, have been recaptured and are all incarcerated in the Marion County Jail.
Haleyville applying for $450,000 CDBG grant
Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri, left, and Lane Bates, general manager of the Haleyville Water and Sewer Department, are on 7th Avenue, where a portion of the proposed major water/sewer line project will take place.
HALEYVILLE - The time has come to update water and sewer lines and freshly pavie areas of 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th avenues, thanks to a $450,000 Community Development Block Grant, which would be funded as a partnership between the City of Haleyville and the water department.
Helicon or Helican?
F.C. Parris Grocery in Helicon, one of Helicon’s former businesses. (Photo courtesy of Chris and Lenette Parris)
HELICON - Nestled in east-central Winston County, about one-and-a-half miles from the Cullman County line, is the community of Helicon.
A first for the Addison Rescue Squad
Displaying the new equipment thanks to the RC&D grant, from left, State Representative Tim Wadsworth, Winston County Commissioner Bobby Everett and Addison Rescue Squad Past President Bill Gouge.
ADDISON - Updated equipment for a rescue squad is crucial in any emergency situation.
Farmer’s Market Hours changing July 26
HALEYVILLE - Effective July 26, the Thursday hours for the Haleyville Farmers Market, located at Rocky Ravine Park in Haleyville, will return to 6 a.m. until noon. The hours have been from 3-5:30 p.m. on Thursdays only this summer. The farmers market is also open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 6 a.m. until noon.
Wallace State WaLLi program hosting August 1 informational meeting
HANCEVILLE - An informational meeting about the Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute (WaLLi) will be held Aug. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m., on the 12th floor of the Bailey Center.
Stolen vehicle runs out of gas
Law enforcement agencies respond to where the stolen truck was located.
LYNN/NAUVOO - A vehicle stolen from a business in the Delmar area ended up in Lynn, after it ran out of gas, and the driver was believed to have cut a fuel line to a resident’s vehicle, before he was taken into custody.