Local farmers travel to Washington to discuss concerns


Winston County Farmers Federation President Darrell Lee, left, and his wife, Linda, were among 150 Alabama farmers who visited Washington, D.C., March 4-7 to discuss their concerns with lawmakers. Shown with the Lees are U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville).
WASHINGTON - Winston County Farmers Federation President Darrell Lee and his wife, Linda, were among 150 Alabama farmers who traveled to Washington, D.C., March 4-7 to share their stories and concerns with lawmakers.

United Way of Cullman director guest at Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting


From left, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans, United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Stephanie Childers and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri.

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting Friday, March 1, in the courtroom at Haleyville City Hall.  Stephanie Childers, executive director of United Way of Cullman County, was the guest speaker at the meeting.

Local students get lesson in safe driving


Nurses and doctors gather as Cullman EMS EMTs bring a patient into the mock ER trauma room during the Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit at Wallace State Community College on Feb. 6.
WINSTON COUNTY - On Feb. 6, students from Winston County Schools attended the first Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit ever held in the state of Alabama, engaging with local and state first responders . . .

Tuesday storms and high winds leave damage in their wake


A large tree crashed into an occupied home on 32nd Street in Haleyville Tuesday, March 4, as a line of thunderstorms was passing through the area. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries.
WINSTON COUNTY - A fast moving line of thunderstorms, as well as very gusty winds outside of storms Tuesday, March 4, have left significant damage in their wake.

Haleyville man captures heavenly image in Double Springs sky


Rickie Carter, of Haleyville, captured the above image with his cell phone of what appears to be a figure in the eastern sky of Double Springs at daybreak February 18. For Carter and many others who have seen the image, the figure within the circle reminds them of Jesus. (Courtesy photo)
Rickie Carter, of Haleyville, was at his job in Double Springs early Tuesday morning, February 18, when he saw an amazing sight in the eastern sky.

Lodging tax vote brings out residents


From left, Rutger Hyche, Winston County district 1 commissioner, Roger Hayes, Winston County district 2 commissioner and Commission Chairman David Cummings.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - After considering several amendments related to how the proposed Winston County lodging tax would be divided to benefit various entities, the vote on the first draft proposed by District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche failed after a lack of second.