Highway 278 west of Double Springs shut down due to vehicle fires

Flames engulf the cab of a log truck that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 278 just west of Double Springs. Thankfully, only minor injuries have been reported. (Courtesy photo)

Flames engulf the cab of a log truck that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 278 just west of Double Springs. Thankfully, only minor injuries have been reported. (Courtesy photo)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Motorists are being urged to avoid the area of Highway 278 a quarter mile past Mt. Carmel Church between Double Springs and Natural Bridge, Thursday morning, May 30, due to two vehicles engulfed in flames.

HHS state champs parade grand marshals

Pictured above are the DECA state champions from the Haleyville Center of Technology, who will be serving as grand marshal’s in Saturday’s alumni/9-1-1 Festival Parade. From left, Ella Vandiver, Gracie Hall, DECA Sponsor Neina Middleton and Alison Beckmann.

Pictured above are the DECA state champions from the Haleyville Center of Technology, who will be serving as grand marshal’s in Saturday’s alumni/9-1-1 Festival Parade. From left, Ella Vandiver, Gracie Hall, DECA Sponsor Neina Middleton and Alison Beckmann.
HALEYVILLE - Another school year at Haleyville City Schools has ended, with fond memories of another round of state champion student winners, including DECA, track and a three-peat for the boys golf team.

Vaping dangers spotlighted after break-in

At the program education Phillips High School students about vaping are, from left, Bear Creek Police Officer Noah Markham, Phillips School Resource Officer David Richards, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service Regional Extension Agent Elaine Softley and Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins.

At the program education Phillips High School students about vaping are, from left, Bear Creek Police Officer Noah Markham, Phillips School Resource Officer David Richards, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service Regional Extension Agent Elaine Softley and Bear Creek Police Chief Eddie Collins.
BEAR CREEK - A recent break-in at Phillips Schools was one of the factors behind a recent educational program warning students of the dangers of vaping.
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