Winston County FOP Lodge accepting applications and donations for Christmas toy giveaway
WINSTON COUNTY - Children across Winston County are in need of toys this holiday season, whether or not a COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, so the Winston County Fraternal Order of Police Free State Lodge 51 is determined to make that a reality.
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.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A community partnership between the Winston County Sheriff’s Office The 25th Circuit District Attorney’s Office, as well as local businesses has provided the sheriff’s office new body cameras as a valuable tool not just in fighting crime, but also in court.
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.
POPLAR SPRINGS - Out in the country, away from traffic noise pollution, on a back porch during an early fall rain, a woman sat still.
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.
WINSTON COUNTY - Sales tax may have taken a dip due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the resulting increase in taxes related to internet purchases is benefiting school systems for the first time, and in a big way.
City of Haleyville receives audit report
HALEYVILLE - News came to city leaders regarding the status of the city’s finances, in an audit report, showing assets exceeded liabilities by $10,245,669.
Sparks accepted to UA Rural Medical Scholar’s Program
TUSCALOOSA - Bethany Sparks, of Phil Campbell, has been accepted as one of 10 students to the University of Alabama’s Rural Medical Scholars Program for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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.
FRANKLIN COUNTY - A Freightliner hauling several thousand pounds of frozen chickens lost control in a sharp curve and overturned just off Newburg Road Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, injuring both the driver and passenger.
Vandals strike at Lynn Cemetery
Tombstones are knocked over in the Lynn Cemetery.
LYNN - Residents and law enforcement are working together to patrol roads at Lynn Community Cemetery, after extensive vandalism resulted in gravestones being overturned, vases pulled from other stones and decorations and flowers strewn.
Amendments on ballot explained
WINSTON COUNTY - Be an informed voter, is the message election officials are sending out in preparation for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Multiple alarm fire at Natural Bridge
Fire fighters battle the blaze in Natural Bridge Tuesday night.
NATURAL BRIDGE - A multiple alarm fire was called to Natural Bridge just before 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Lynn, Delmar, Nauvoo, Haleyville and Double Springs fire departments were toned out to the scene.
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
ADDISON - The driver of a log truck was injured and fuel spilled, after the truck lost control in a curve and overturned near Brushy Creek, resulting in a call to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management over possible water contamination issues.
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.
HALEYVILLE - Federal charges have been filed against Haleyville couple Deivin and Crystal Escalante for allegedly funneling undocumented workers to a Jasper poultry plant, according to federal court documents.
Prayer rally at courthouse Nov. 1
DOUBLE SPRINGS - “Prayer changes the heart and can change the nation,” Franklin Graham, son of Evangelist Billy Graham, believes. With that reality and truth, there will be a God, Country and Community Prayer Rally on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m., on the steps of the Winston County Courthouse in Double Springs to come together and celebrate our blessings from Almighty God. We as citizens have been blessed abundantly to live in a wonderful place called Winston County.
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.
HALEYVILLE - Two home invasion incidents occurred within two hours and 1 1/2 miles of each other on Dime Road, during the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 17.
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.
MUSCLE SHOALS - Local and area officials, including the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, received a welcomed funding announcement on Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, from the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments of funds totaling over $1 million to be used to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
WINSTON COUNTY - Just as the dust is settling from the Oct. 6, run-off elections after the August municipal elections, plans are already gearing up for the general election on Nov. 3, with voters being introduced to a new method of signing in at the polls.