Three killed in Cullman County crash
BREMEN - A two-vehicle crash at 10:26 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, claimed the lives of three people.
Aderholt continues to test negative for COVID
U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville)
HALEYVILLE - In an update provided by his office Nov. 19, it was announced that U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) has received another COVID-19 test, his third after going into quarantine a week ago.
Forest Service expanding Every Kid Outdoors program
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The USDA Forest Service has announced it will expand its Every Kid Outdoors program to offer fourth and fifth grade students and family members fee-free access to more than 2,000 sites on national forests and grasslands that includes Alabama’s Bankhead...
Dr. Joe McKeever special guest speaker at First Baptist of Double Springs Nov. 29
Dr. Joe McKeever
DOUBLE SPRINGS - First Baptist Church of Double Springs, located on Main Street, is proud to welcome pastor, author and cartoonist Dr. Joe McKeever for morning services Sunday, Nov. 29.
Phil Campbell man killed in two-vehicle crash
SULLIGENT - A two-vehicle crash at approximately 2:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, has claimed the life of a Phil Campbell man.
Ivey announces $200 million "Revive Plus" small business grant program
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19.
Haleyville couple indicted by federal grand jury
HUNTSVILLE - A federal grand jury indicted five individuals - including a Haleyville couple - Monday, Nov. 16, for transporting illegal aliens within the United States...
Haleyville City Schools plans to combat dropping test scores
Haleyville Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson goes over students' test scores at a recent board work session. Also shown are High School Principal Davey Reed.
HALEYVILLE - Comparing test scores among school systems during the COVID-19 pandemic is not like comparing apples to apples, but apples to lemons.
Christmas in the City hometown festival set for Dec. 5
HALEYVILLE - “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style”, is how a verse of the traditional Christmas song “Silver Bells” begins. It also includes within its chorus the line “It’s Christmas time in the city”.
A partnership between the City of Haleyville, the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce and Haleyville City Schools will bring that song to life Saturday, December 5...
Sachs leaves behind legacy of love and strength
Harold Sachs
WINSTON COUNTY - Harold Sachs may be remembered by many as having a profound effect on the Republican party - from the state level to nationally - but to those who knew him more personally, he was a family man who put God and family first.
Sachs, who most recently was working as chief of staff for the Alabama Republican Party in Birmingham, passed away on Nov. 9, after only a month of sickness and complications resulting from COVID-19.
Six-way stop planned for Lynn intersection
Clerk Marcia Manasco, left, and Kris Gray, water supervisor, stand west of the main intersection in Lynn where a stop sign will be placed.
LYNN - While any railroad crossing can be dangerous, throw in several roads around it, and the safety level decreases.
Meals sent home Thursday for the holidays
Haleyville Middle School students Lexi Sanchez and Juan Gomez show the boxed food and instructions that are being given out to students this week in preparation for the extended break.
HALEYVILLE - On Thursday, Nov. 19, students enrolled in the Haleyville City School system, or the parent or guardian, depending on the situation, will need to go to their respective schools on campus for a meal pick up from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Turkey Take Out this Saturday, Nov. 21
Haleyville Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson with turkeys that are being kept frozen in the cooler in preparation for this Saturday's event.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville City Schools is talking a lot turkey this week in preparation for this Saturday, Nov. 21, when a Turkey Take Out will give a Thanksgiving meal to students in need throughout the school district.
Reogas retiring as Haleyville's police chief
Kyle Reogas
HALEYVILLE - Kyle Reogas is retiring as the Haleyville police chief, effective Feb. 26, 2021.
Rep. Aderholt in quarantine after possible exposure to COVID-19
Congressman Robert Aderholt
HALEYVILLE - Congressman Robert Aderholt announced Sunday, Nov. 15, that he will be in Alabama this week in self-quarantine after possibly being exposed to COVID-19.
Haleyville’s Toys for Kids accepting applications and donations
HALEYVILLE - Building on the success of the 2019 toy giveaway, the Haleyville Rotary Club is kicking off a new season for Toys for Kids, asking for monetary and new toy donations and accepting applications until Nov. 30.
Hines Baptist drop-off site for National Shoebox Collection Week
BEAR CREEK - Samaritan's Purse, a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization that provides spiritual and physical aid to people around the globe, is partnering with local and area churches once more for Operation Christmas Child, where individual families and churches pack shoeboxes with gifts and treats for children all across the globe, spreading joy and hope during the Christmas season.
Volunteers needed to ring the bell for the Salvation Army
HALEYVILLE - Volunteers are needed to help ring the bell for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign in Haleyville Friday, Nov. 27, through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Volunteers must wear masks and gloves. To sign up to volunteer or for more information, please call (205) 486-0792.
Deadlines changing for Nov. 25, edition
The Northwest Alabamian is changing its deadlines for the Nov. 25, edition.
Classifieds will need to be turned in by 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.
The deadline for display advertising will be Friday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. The Alabamian will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, for Thanksgiving.
Publisher Horace Moore and the Alabamian staff wish everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving.