HALEYVILLE - The Dixie Theatre in downtown Haleyville holds many cherished memories to many people, memories that have been made for the past 75 years.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - A committee formed by the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board is seeking a replacement for Winston County Enhanced 9-1-1 Director Tim Webb who will retire in February with over 36 years of total service to the state.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Teachers throughout Winston County Schools are learning to better understand their students’ needs by walking a mile in their shoes.

STARKVILLE - Lewis Barber, from Haleyville, is among 178 Mississippi State students inducted into MSU's National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter.

WINSTON COUNTY - A Shelby County-based animal shelter that takes in or arranges boarding for pets for those fleeing domestic violence situations is among eight organizations awarded funds from Gov. Kay Ivey.

HALEYVILLE - The family of Jacob "Jake" Hutcheson, 38, of Haleyville, has not seen or had contact with him in over a week and is asking for the public's help to locate him.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Regional Extension Agent and Horticulturist Jayne Luetzow conducted a Holiday Decorating with Nature workshop at the Double Springs Municipal Building on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 2-4 p.m.

HALEYVILLE - Gatherings of friends and family are key during the holiday season, so a special invitation is being given for anyone needing a meal to gather at The Upper Room and Gathering Place for a homecooked meal prepared by community volunteers.

PIGEON FORGE - It can truly be said that the family that performs together stays together.

NAUVOO - The arrest at gunpoint of a Nauvoo man found with three loaded firearms who allegedly tried to pull a gun on law enforcement, is a grim reminder that the holiday season can also bring increased crime.

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Street and Sanitation Department will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26 and again on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 1-2, for the respective Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

WINFIELD - Meteorologist James Spann will be conducting a book signing at Dizzy Dean’s Fireworks in Winfield on Saturday, Dec. 30, from 1-4 p.m.

WINSTON COUNTY - Governor Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.4 million to ensure that victims of domestic violence and other abusive crimes can find safe housing and other essential elements to help them rebuild their lives.

Update: Class 4A, Region 5 - which includes Haleyville High School - has been modified due to an error in a report used by the Alabama High School Athletic Association to determine classifications.

MOBILE- Winston County High School’s Head Coach Caleb Simmons and offensive lineman Landen Nix have both been selected to participate in the 65th AHSAA North-South Classic All-Star Game to be held on Friday, Dec. 15 . . .

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Treasure Hunters Marketplace on Highway 195 in Double Springs, home to numerous vendors, was destroyed by fire last night. The Double Springs Fire Department responded to a call at around 11:58 p.m....

BEAR CREEK - The time to think about catastrophic events-- such as train derailments-- is before they occur.

ARLEY - A 19-year-old man who allegedly injured an elderly woman when forcing his way into her home during a home invasion, faces burglary and assault charges, as well as possible deportation back to Mexico after it was discovered he was in the country illegally, authorities said.

HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Methodist Church, located on 9th Avenue, cordially invites everyone to come out Sunday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary for a musical celebration of the true meaning of Christmas.