No Empty Bowls this year
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The annual Empty Bowls fundraising event, benefiting the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries will miss the second year in its 11 year run, due to unforeseen circumstances.
Local students make Samford dean’s list
WINSTON COUNTY - Samford University recently recognized 2,122 students, including several local students, who earned a spot on the dean’s list for the Fall, 2023 semester.
Financial relief for landowners battling invasive cogongrass
WINSTON COUNTY - For the third year, financial relief will be available soon to assist Alabama landowners adversely affected by the non-native, invasive noxious weed, cogongrass.
Meek varsity girls, Lynn varsity boys, see basketball seasons end at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE - The Meek Lady Tigers and the Lynn Bears have both suffered heartbreaking losses at the Northwest Regionals in Hanceville Wednesday, Feb. 14.
65th annual Chittlin’ Supper February 24
From left, front row, Meek High School Band of Champions student Vallyn Frith, Director Zach Cleghorn, past band director and event organization Nancy Frith and band student Daisy Galvan. Back row, from left, band students Gavin Wright and Grant Banks.
ARLEY - It’s kind of a “pig deal.”
Rodney Atkins to headline 9-1-1 Festival Concert
Country superstar Rodney Atkins will headline this year’s 9-1-1 Festival concert, which will take place May 31. (Courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - Country’s coming back in a big way for this year’s Haleyville 9-1-1 Festival concert, which is set for Friday, May 31.
Winston County Registered Voter List in today's edition of Alabamian
The Winston County Registered Voter List is included in the Wednesday, February 14, 2024, edition of the Northwest Alabamian. It is also available within this article.
No garbage pickup in Haleyville Monday
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Street & Sanitation Department will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, for President’s Day. Therefore, there will be no trash collection on that date.
Monday’s route will be picked up on Tuesday, Feb. 20, along with the regular Tuesday route.
American Legion Auxiliary accepting vendors for benefit yard sale March 1-2
HALEYVILLE - American Legion Whitehead Unit 33 in Haleyville is currently accepting vendors for its huge bi-annual benefit yard sale, which is set to take place Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2.
Harbison to join Arley Town Council
ARLEY - Justin Harbison will be sworn in as the newest member of the Arley Town Council at its next regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, at 6 p.m.
More funding awarded to Highway 33 project
From left, State Representative Tracy Estes, Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson, Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole and State Representative Tim Wadsworth at the dangerous intersection of County Road 24 at Highway 33.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - One fiscal year after just over $1 million in funding was announced to correct a dangerous intersection at Highway 33 and County Road 24 in Double Springs, another $400,000 has been awarded for the same project.
Winston County legislators give their views on School Choice
HALEYVILLE - Winston County’s delegation of state legislators recently received an earful of concerns from educators, who are very troubled about the possibility of the state taking funding away from public schools and giving it to private schools, points made during a legislative meet-and-greet held at Haleyville High School.
Masonite to be acquired by Owens Corning
HALEYVILLE - Masonite International Corporation, a leading global provider of interior and exterior doors and doors systems with a manufacturing facility in Haleyville, announced Friday, Feb. 9, that it is being acquired by Owens Corning, a leader in global building and construction materials.
American Legion Auxiliary in Haleyville accepting applications for Veterans Banners this month
Whitehead Post 33 American Legion Auxiliary Members Michelle Baggett and Jean Mauldin display one of the veterans banners hung in Haleyville twice a year. The Auxiliary is accepting applications for banners each Saturday in February at the American Legion Post in Haleyville.
HALEYVILLE - The Auxiliary for American Legion Whitehead Post 33 in Haleyville is accepting applications for veterans banners every Saturday in February from 9-11 a.m. at the American Legion Post...
Pebble Volunteer Fire Department annual deer and chicken stew supper Saturday
PEBBLE - The Pebble Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual deer and chicken stew supper Saturday, February 10, from 4-7 p.m. at the Pebble Fire Station, located off of Highway 243 near Haleyville.
Addison Ladies Club sponsoring first-ever glow run Friday
The Addison Ladies Club is sponsoring its first-ever glow run Friday night at Alexander Park. From left, club members Debbie Boyd and Sheila Everett, Treasurer Wendy Isom and President Sabrina Wright.
ADDISON - The Addison Ladies Club’s mission has always been to serve others and meet the needs of their community. Now, their hearts are all aglow, so to speak, as they prepare for a new fun activity.
Tidwell new Winston E-911 Director
Debbie Tidwell, new Winston County E-911 Director, comes on board replacing Tim Webb, whose retirement was effective Feb. 1.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Debbie Tidwell has been on a journey for years, working in emergency medical services, dispatching and supervision, preparing her for the role as the new Winston County E-911 director, replacing the retiring Tim Webb.
Walker County Public Fishing Lake reopens Feb. 15
WALKER COUNTY - Walker County Public Fishing Lake will reopen on February 15, 2024, under the operation of new lake managers David Price and Tiffany Terradas.