Winston County FOP Lodge accepting applications and donations for Christmas toy giveaway
Partnership brings about new body cameras to sheriff’s office
Pictured left to right, Winston County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Nic Burns and Josh Bennett, 25th Circuit District Attorney Scott Slatton, Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore and Winston County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brett Rodgers.
Johnston new director of Wild Alabama
Maggie Johnston, the new executive director of Wild Alabama, is at the Gum Pond Trailhead ready to work on the maintenance of the trail.
Commission votes to split internet tax proceeds between school systems
Shown announcing the funding at a recent Haleyville Board of Education work session, from left, Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes, Commissioner David Cummings, Winston County Board of Education President Joey Boteler, Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley, Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland and Haleyville Board of Education President Donna Jones.
City of Haleyville receives audit report
Sparks accepted to UA Rural Medical Scholar’s Program
Bake sale Dec. 4-5 as part of WCHS band marketplace
DOUBLE SPRINGS- The Winston County High School band will be conducting a holiday marketplace on Dec. 4-5 at the Double Springs Municipal Building on Highway 195. The marketplace will not only feature all types of arts and crafts but also a bake sale of all types of goods provided by the Ashridge Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. To special order a cake, contact Jo Ann Durham at 205-489-5741.
Fried pie sale to help fund Ashridge storm shelter, community center
ASHRIDGE- The Ashridge Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will have a fried pie sale on Nov. 16-17 to help raise funds to build a new storm shelter and community center. Fried apple and peach pies will be made with either sugar or splenda and available for $2 each. Pies this year will be made at Pleasant Hill #2 Baptist Church. Those picking up pies need to drive to the back of the church at the fellowship hall. To order a pie or for more information, contact Joe Ann Durham at 205-489-5741.
FUMC cancels Veterans program due to COVID-19
HALEYVILLE - The annual celebration honoring veterans at the Slaughter Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, 9th Avenue, which is usually held the first of November, has been cancelled this year to the COVID-19 pandemic, announced organizer Debbie Wood. Wood offered her regrets for having to cancel the ceremony but assured it was in the best protection of the public, especially the veterans, many of whom are older residents, that may be more susceptible to the ongoing virus.
Truck hauling frozen chickens overturns on Newburg Road
The Freightliner overturned just off Newburg Road after going around a sharp curve.
Vandals strike at Lynn Cemetery
Tombstones are knocked over in the Lynn Cemetery.
Amendments on ballot explained
Multiple alarm fire at Natural Bridge
Fire fighters battle the blaze in Natural Bridge Tuesday night.
Driver injured, fuel spilled when log truck overturns
First responders on the scene of Highway 278 at Brushy Creek Bridge, where a log truck overturned Monday afternoon
Homeland Security raids residence on 7th Avenue Thursday morning
Lindsay Williams, public affairs officer for Homeland Security Investigations, at the scene of the raid on 7th Avenue.
Prayer rally at courthouse Nov. 1
Residents heavily cautioned by police after 2 recent home invasions
These photos show the areas on Dime Road in which the home invasions occurred. One incident occurred at a residence in Sherwood Place Subdivision, the second 1 1/2 miles away in the Quarter Creek area.
NACOLG helps COVID-19 affected businesses
Local and area officials at the major economic development announcement, from left, NACOLG Community Development Specialist Heath King; State Representative Proncey Robertson; U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt; Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce Director Mike Evans; President Industrial Development Authority of Winston County David Roberson and Alabama Power Community Relations Manager Melinda Weaver.
Polling places prepare for polling pads
Winston County election officials, from left, Sheriff Horace Moore, Probate Judge Sheila Moore and Circuit Clerk and Absentee Elections Manager J.D. Snoddy show the new electronic poll books which will be used for the first time at every county polling site during the Nov. 3 general election.