Back-to-school sales tax holiday July 19-21
WINSTON COUNTY - School will be back in session within weeks, which means its time to do back-to-school shopping.
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 - 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.
NW-SCC adding volleyball to athletic program
PHIL CAMPBELL - Northwest Shoals Community College Patriots Athletic Director Taylor Franks announced Tuesday, July 9, that the college will add women’s volleyball for the 2025 fall semester.
Brumit graduates from University of Mississippi
HOUSTON - Kathryn Brumit, of Houston, is among the more than 3,100 students who earned their degrees from the University of Mississippi in May.
Trees4AL tree planting grant taking applications
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Forestry Commission, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces the opening of “Trees4AL,” a match-free, tree planting grant with awards ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 for disadvantaged areas in Alabama.
Local students make MSU president’s list
STARKVILLE - Students on the president's list at Mississippi State achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.
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.
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.
Alabamian to run candidate profiles for Haleyville BOE election
HALEYVILLE - With qualifying underway for the Haleyville Board of Education election set for Tuesday, August 27, the Alabamian will offer candidates the option to run candidate profiles Wednesday, July 17, through Wednesday, July 31.
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.
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.
Alabama Forestry Commission pushing safety this July 4
WINSTON COUNTY - Picnics, barbecues, and outdoor fun are an important part of Independence Day celebrations for many Alabama families.
Qualifying for Haleyville Board of Education election begins July 2
HALEYVILLE - Qualifying begins Tuesday, July 2, for those seeking seats on the Haleyville Board of Education.
Public invited to hear James Spann speak in Double Springs
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Meteorologist James Spann will speak at Double Springs Public Library on Tuesday, July 2, from 10-11 a.m., during a session of the library's summer reading program.
Parade, music and fireworks in Addison July 4
Addison Police Chief Luke Sheppard and Town Clerk Cindy Luker display T-shirts created for the town’s July 4, festival. (Courtesy photo)
ADDISON - The old saying is everyone loves a parade.
New law gives police new tool to combat distracted driving
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama’s “hands-free” law, which largely prohibits holding a cell phone or other “wireless telecommunications device” or using one without hands-free technology while driving, went into full effect June 15, following a one-year grace period during violations resulted in warnings rather than citations.
Friendship Festival in Bear Creek July 6
Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor and Town Clerk Kay Wiginton show T-shirts for the Friendship Festival celebrating Independence Day that are available for purchase.
BEAR CREEK - Patriotism will be front and center in Bear Creek on Saturday, July 6, as the town holds its annual Friendship Festival at Twin Forks Park, located off of County Highway 79.
Town officials are preparing for the largest crowd in years to come out for the live music, arts, crafts, food vendors and car show, capped off by at least a 30-minute fireworks show that night, Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor said.
Fireworks show in Double Springs July 4
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Town of Double Springs will celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, at 9 p.m. with a fireworks show at the ball fields located off Highway 195, noted Crystal Till of Community Unity, which is helping coordinate the event.
First responders get new dispatch system
Shown celebrating the Computer Aided Dispatch System for the City of Haleyville, from left, Travis Pruitt, director of Computer Aided Dispatch operations; Zack Perkins, public safety training officer; Scott Wright, technical marketing manager; Neal Brooks, accounts manager; Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri; Police Chief Rodney Lewis; Haleyville Firefighter Jeff Postell and Dan Barcus, project manager for Southern Software of Southern Pines, N.C.
HALEYVILLE - A Computer Aided Dispatch System will not only provide the latest updates in technology for Haleyville dispatchers, in sending out first responders more quickly, but also ensure better safety for those first responders.
Local students graduate from UA
TUSCALOOSA - A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of Alabama has proven to provide an abundant return on investment for graduates, setting the stage for legendary careers while also creating priceless experiences and memories.
Local students make Wallace State dean’s list
HANCEVILLE - The following local students made the dean’s list at Wallace State Community College for the 2024 spring semester...
Local students make West Alabama dean’s list
WINSTON COUNTY - The following local students were named to the University of West Alabama dean’s list for the spring, 2024 semester...