Unusual looking, low-flying vehicle scheduled to begin flights over Bankhead today

The area highlighted in red on the map above is the flight area where the ARM ArcticShark UAS will be flying today through August 7, to collect meteorological data above the Bankhead National Forest, including areas in Winston County. (Courtesy photo)

The area highlighted in red on the map above is the flight area where the ARM ArcticShark UAS will be flying today through August 7, to collect meteorological data above the Bankhead National Forest, including areas in Winston County. (Courtesy photo)
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - From today through Wednesday, August 7, residents may hear and see what appears to be a strange-looking small plane flying low and slow over the Bankhead National Forest.

Back-to-school pep buses rolling August 1

From left, Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed, Director of Administrative Services Dr. Bill Bishop, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Director of Instructional Services Chere Fetter and Director of Student Services Christy Bice are ready for the pre-school pep bus event to get students excited for a new year.

From left, Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed, Director of Administrative Services Dr. Bill Bishop, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Director of Instructional Services Chere Fetter and Director of Student Services Christy Bice are ready for the pre-school pep bus event to get students excited for a new year.
HALEYVILLE - Big changes are underway for the start of Haleyville City Schools this year, not only with the annual block party, but also with the return of the pep buses.

Coan new Phillips High School principal

Tina Coan is the new principal of Phillips High School.

Tina Coan is the new principal of Phillips High School.

BEAR CREEK - Tina Coan, a native of the Bear Creek community and a long-time teacher at Phillips Schools, has now returned to Phillips as the new high school principal, effective July 1.
A 1992 graduate of PHS, Coan earned an associate’s degree from Northwest-Shoals Community college, where she played volleyball, and then a B.S. in early childhood and elementary education from Athens State University.

Veterans memorial for Helicon back on track

From left, James Rickett, member of the American Legion post in Arley; Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth, who works in economic development and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, who purchased the lot for the monument to be located in the Helicon area.

From left, James Rickett, member of the American Legion post in Arley; Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth, who works in economic development and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, who purchased the lot for the monument to be located in the Helicon area.
HELICON - Just over two years after plans for a monument honoring veterans was announced for the Helicon community, plans are now in full swing for its construction.

Winston County Commission asked to pay more for inmate health care

Ritchie Harbison chief operations officer for Quality Correctional Health Care, goes over figures claiming the company is in the red over the Winston County Jail. Shown seated from left, Commissioners Rutger Hyche and David Cummings and Chairman Roger Hayes.

Ritchie Harbison chief operations officer for Quality Correctional Health Care, goes over figures claiming the company is in the red over the Winston County Jail. Shown seated from left, Commissioners Rutger Hyche and David Cummings and Chairman Roger Hayes.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Officials with the company that provides medical services for Winston County Jail inmates are claiming to be in the red, offering a solution which would cost the Winston County Commission an additional $84,000 per year.

New overtime rule could put squeeze on City of Haleyville's budget

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri discusses concerns regarding the new federal overtime rule regarding some salaried employees. Also shown is Haleyville City Council Member Boo Brooks.

Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri discusses concerns regarding the new federal overtime rule regarding some salaried employees. Also shown is Haleyville City Council Member Boo Brooks.
HALEYVILLE - Federal changes regarding how some salaried workers are compensated for overtime work has the City of Haleyville concerned over how the new requirement will affect its budget.

Residents angry over conditions of roads in Bankhead

Black Pond Fire Chief Terry Tidwell says it’s a rough situation for firefighters responding to calls on County Road 315 due to its deteriorating condition.

Black Pond Fire Chief Terry Tidwell says it’s a rough situation for firefighters responding to calls on County Road 315 due to its deteriorating condition.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A group of residents who live along County Road 315 in the Black Pond community informed the Winston County Commission they have traveled a rough road trying to get road improvements made, urging commissioners to help them with funding and resources.

Baughn new DSES principal

New Double Springs Elementary Principal Sharon Baughn at the door to the school, where she will soon be greeting students as they enter for a new year.

New Double Springs Elementary Principal Sharon Baughn at the door to the school, where she will soon be greeting students as they enter for a new year.

DOUBLE SPRINGS    -  Sharon Baughn, newly hired principal at Double Springs Elementary School, is a strong believer in building relationships.
The Winston County Board of Education named Baughn as DSES principal effective July 1, during their regular meeting June 13, at which time they also approved the retirement of Heather Tucker from that position, effective Aug. 1.
Tucker has accepted the position of executive director of Wild Alabama, replacing the retiring Maggie Johnston.

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