County to pay $100,000 more a year for inmate healthcare

Winston County Commissioner District 2 David Cummings, center, has questions about the agreement the county is about to sign regarding inmate medical services at the county jail. At left is Commissioner District 1 Rutger Hyche and at right is Chairman Roger Hayes.

Winston County Commissioner District 2 David Cummings, center, has questions about the agreement the county is about to sign regarding inmate medical services at the county jail. At left is Commissioner District 1 Rutger Hyche and at right is Chairman Roger Hayes.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Budget concerns will possibly be facing the Winston County Commission, after they reached a new agreement with the company providing healthcare services for county jail inmates, at a cost of over $100,000 more per year than the previous agreement.

Public meeting planned in Florence to discuss deterrent projects for invasive carp

FLORENCE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host public meetings in Florence, Nashville and online this month to discuss a pilot project designed to manage and prevent the spread of invasive carp within the Tennessee and Cumberland river basins and the Tennessee-Tombigbee waterway.

Homeless plight in Haleyville in focus at council meeting

Ricky White, left, and David Harbin, volunteers with The Upper Room - A Gathering Place, approach the Haleyville City Council to discuss the city’s homeless situation. In the background is Police Chief Rodney Lewis.

Ricky White, left, and David Harbin, volunteers with The Upper Room - A Gathering Place, approach the Haleyville City Council to discuss the city’s homeless situation. In the background is Police Chief Rodney Lewis.
HALEYVILLE - The topic of homeless people in Haleyville once again came before the Haleyville City Council, this time with a plea for unity.

Haleyville BOE budget hearing Monday

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville City Schools Board of Education will hold its first budget hearing for the Haleyville School System for the 2025 fiscal year Monday, August 19, at 4:30 p.m. at the Haleyville Board of Education Conference Room.  
This meeting is open to the public, and all interested persons are welcome to attend.

Craft VFD holding open house/fun Day Saturday

The Craft Volunteer Fire Department invites the entire community to their open house/fun day Saturday. From left, Randy Pounders, John Chambers, Gary Mize, Haylee Adair, Kerry Adams, Riley Trussell and Chief Ray Cantrell. Not shown are Kayla Collier and Ben Harrison.

The Craft Volunteer Fire Department invites the entire community to their open house/fun day Saturday. From left, Randy Pounders, John Chambers, Gary Mize, Haylee Adair, Kerry Adams, Riley Trussell and Chief Ray Cantrell. Not shown are Kayla Collier and Ben Harrison.
HALEYVILLE - Great summer fun with a purpose is planned for Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Craft Volunteer Fire Department.

Addison Town Council seeking attorney general’s opinion

The Addison Municipal Airport is located off Sardis Airport Road. The hangers in the background and plane being housed are located on private property adjacent to the airport. The town owns the grass strip runway.

The Addison Municipal Airport is located off Sardis Airport Road. The hangers in the background and plane being housed are located on private property adjacent to the airport. The town owns the grass strip runway.
ADDISON - A resolution has been approved by the Addison Town Council to seek an Alabama Attorney General’s opinion on the proper way to proceed with possibly selling the town’s airport.

Lynn officials hopeful overpass project at Natural Bridge will alleviate truck problem

From left, Lynn School Resource Officer Mike Clark, Lynn Water Clerk Kris Gray and Town Clerk Marcia Manasco at a series of signs posted warning large trucks not to be on County Road 1 certain hours of the day and to avoid the downtown area near the school at all times.

From left, Lynn School Resource Officer Mike Clark, Lynn Water Clerk Kris Gray and Town Clerk Marcia Manasco at a series of signs posted warning large trucks not to be on County Road 1 certain hours of the day and to avoid the downtown area near the school at all times.
LYNN - The most recent announcement of $450,000 in ATRIP-II funds to finally begin the project at the Highway 278 railroad overpass that has been planned for decades is a major relief to the Town of Lynn, which has faced issues with larger trucks violating posted signs and detouring through their town.

Haleyville Schools implementing finger scan technology

Emma Anne Hallman, director of the Child Nutrition Program for Haleyville City Schools, goes over the new finger print scan system with first grade student Paisley Sherrill, 6.

Emma Anne Hallman, director of the Child Nutrition Program for Haleyville City Schools, goes over the new finger print scan system with first grade student Paisley Sherrill, 6.
HALEYVILLE - A new method of student identification is being implemented for the new school year, where a finger scan will allow school personnel to access students’ meal accounts.

Lynn Community Center now available for events

Lynn Water Clerk Kris Gray, Police Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick and Town Clerk Marcia Manasco hold the community center sign before it is posted at the center’s driveway on Highway 5.

Lynn Water Clerk Kris Gray, Police Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick and Town Clerk Marcia Manasco hold the community center sign before it is posted at the center’s driveway on Highway 5.
LYNN - After more than two years of planning and work, the renovation of an existing building to create the Lynn Community Center is complete, and the center is now available to rent as an elegant setting for special events.

Lack of access to sewer service hurting Addison business owners

Johnny Porter stands at the site where he is constructing a business but faces concerns of not having a sewer line running to the property.

Johnny Porter stands at the site where he is constructing a business but faces concerns of not having a sewer line running to the property.
ADDISON - Property owners developing businesses in the Town of Addison are speaking out to the town council about a lack of sewer service to their sites hindering economic development.
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