Winston County Rescue Squad set to purchase and lease ambulances

Members of the board of directors look at a Stryker Corporation stretcher.

The board of directors of the Winston County Rescue Squad watch as Tyler Sanders of the Stryker Corporation demonstrates a powered stretcher and loading system to them and others at the Arley Fire Department. From left, James Rickett (board member from Arley Fire Department), Cody Wakefleld (Lynn Fire Department), Ashley Tucker (board member from Central Fire Department), Pat Hanna (board president), Sanders, Darrell Smith (board member from Addison Fire Department), Neil Feist (board member from Helicon Fire Department) and Brian Kuntz (Arley Fire Department).

ARLEY - Eric Pendley, chief operations officer of Regional Paramedical Services (RPS), told the board of directors of the new Winston County Rescue Squad at its meeting at the Arley Fire Department, May 17, that RPS would lease an ambulance to the WCRS and was willing to help with its documentation of runs and billing.

At a meeting  Tuesday, June 6, Hanna said a CPA had approved the proposed arrangement with RPS.

Hyche and Wiggins reel in big scholarships

Wiggins and Hyche

Jace Wiggins, left, and Westin Hyche hold up their scholarship prizes after winning the Bass Tactix junior division state championship. (Courtesy photo)

SMITH LAKE - It may seem like elementary age is too early to think about college scholarships, but two Addison Elementary students have already been awarded a combined $140,000 in scholarships to Kentucky Christian University based on their fishing skills.

Double Springs residents missing

Grimes and Flanagin

Jaqleen Amber Grimes, left, and Joshua Chester Flanagin, right, were both reported missing by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office on June 12. As of press time Monday, they were still missing. (Courtesy photos)

WINSTON COUNTY - The public’s assistance is being sought by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office to locate a man and a woman who had both been reported missing as of press time Monday, June 12.

Jaqleen Amber Grimes, 33, of Double Springs, was last seen on June 1, on Highway 195 in the Black Pond area, according to the sheriff’s office.

Dangerous drugs found in home near Addison Schools

Pictured above are some of the drugs vapes and other items found in a home on Palmera Drive near Addison High School. Note that the colorful packages that appear to be candy are actually THC gummies, which could easily be misconstrued as harmless candy by young children, making them especially dangerous. (Courtesy photo)

Pictured above are some of the drugs vapes and other items found in a home on Palmera Drive near Addison High School. Note that the colorful packages that appear to be candy are actually THC gummies, which could easily be misconstrued as harmless candy by young children, making them especially dangerous. (Courtesy photo)
ADDISON - Law enforcement is outraged that a major drug distributor living only feet from Addison High School, has been providing illegal drugs to juveniles in the community.

Morris makes president’s list at Jacksonville State

HALEYVILLE - Erin Nicole Morris, of Haleyville, has been named to the president's list at Jacksonville State University for her outstanding academic performance over the spring 2023 semester.
To be named to the president's list, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while completing at least 12 hours of GPA course credit.
 

Diamond Dancers encore performance will fund participation in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2022-23 Diamond Dancers Elite Team.

Members of the 2022-23 Diamond Dancers Elite Team

HALEYVILLE - North Alabama Dance Theatre’s Elite Diamond Dancers have been chosen to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Spirit of America Productions. To raise funds for their trip to New York City, they will give an encore performance of their Diamond Showcase at Looney’s Amphitheater Complex, Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.

Rain barrel workshop

A graphic of a rain barrel with the recyling symbol in the side and a faucet from which a drop of water is falling.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - A rain barrel workshop will be held Thursday, May 25, from 5-7 p.m. at the American Legion, 60 New Legion Road, Double Springs. Participants will make a rain barrel to take home. The Winston County Extension Office and the Northwest Alabama RC&D Council are sponsors of the event. Registration is required. Call the Extension Office to register at (205) 489-5376.

Rescue squad forms

Four of the five members of the board of directors of the new Winston County Rescue Squad at the Arley Fire Department, May 11: James Rickett (Arley Fire Department), Neil Feist (Helicon Fire Department), Board President Pat Hanna, Ashley Tucker (Central Fire Department). The final board member is Darrell Smith (Addison Fire Department).

Four of the five members of the board of directors of the new Winston County Rescue Squad at the Arley Fire Department, May 11: James Rickett (Arley Fire Department), Neil Feist (Helicon Fire Department), Board President Pat Hanna, Ashley Tucker (Central Fire Department). The final board member is Darrell Smith (Addison Fire Department).
ARLEY - Previous attempts to see an ambulance stationed on the east side of the county having failed, a non-profit organization called the Winston County Rescue Squad is being formed to provide 24/7 ambulance service to the area.

WCHS facing major staff changes

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Major personnel changes are taking place at Winston County High School ahead of the new school year starting for students on Aug. 7, when students will see a new teacher in the auto technology department as well as new faces in the positions of head football coach and band director.

Proposed bill would help sheriff and volunteer firefighters

Lt. Zena Ingram with the Delmar Fire Department shows the scrap collected by the fire department to sell in order to have funds for the department.

Lt. Zena Ingram with the Delmar Fire Department shows the scrap collected by the fire department to sell in order to have funds for the department.
WINSTON COUNTY - The need for more funding is a constant issue for both the Winston County Sheriff’s Office, as well as volunteer fire departments, which struggle daily without updated trucks and equipment. A bill has been introduced that, if approved by the voters of Winston County, will provide much needed relief to this financial situation.
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