Winston County has new appraiser
Shawn Blanton took over the role of Winston County Appraiser beginning Oct. 5.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Coinciding with the ad valorem taxes becoming due, the Winston County Revenue Commissioner’s office has a new person appointed as appraiser by the Winston County Commission. A familiar face to many, Shawn Blanton transferred from the road department to the chief appraiser position when Andy McSpadden resigned in September.
Mobile pregnancy test and resource center available
WINSTON/MARION - In a year that has been filled with difficulties and challenges, one regional agency is now offering services in Winston and Marion counties to bring hope and peace to women in need.
Veterans parade slated for Nov. 7
HALEYVILLE - The true meaning of veterans’ service and sacrifice to America will not be hidden behind regulations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but will be celebrated in a safe manner in downtown Haleyville Saturday, Nov. 7.
Outgoing Haleyville council members honored
HALEYVILLE - Before the start of the Monday, Oct. 19 meeting of the Haleyville City Council, Mayor Ken Sunseri took opportunity to honor two outgoing council members for their years and long-standing dedication of service to the city.
Hours-long power outage planned for Saturday
WINSTON COUNTY- A planned eight-hour power outage will be in effect this Saturday, Oct. 17, for the eastern third of Winston County, which will include Addison, Arley, Houston, Helicon, Grayson and Moreland. The outage is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. and could be out up to 2 p.m.
Berry defeats Bittinger in Haleyville Council run-off
HALEYVILLE - Brian Berry defeated incumbent Richard “Bicycle” Bittinger to take the place 5 seat in the Tuesday, Oct. 6, run-off election for Haleyville City Council, marking the second upset in Haleyville council races from the Aug. 24 municipal election.
FAA runs afoul of local golfers
HALEYVILLE - The Federal Aviation Authority has claimed in a letter, confirming research of deeds and easements, that a portion of property of the Haleyville Country Club has encroached on Posey Field Airport property and thus a fence currently being constructed through FAA guidelines is taking up two holes on the golf course.
Dog Daze of Arley returns Oct. 24
ARLEY - The temperature may be a bit cooler than the dog days of summer, but is just right for Dog Daze, the third annual event on Saturday, Oct. 24, raising funds and awareness toward the K-9 cause.
Taylor wins Bear Creek mayor’s race in run-off
Rob Taylor
BEAR CREEK - The main focus of newly elected Bear Creek mayor Rob Taylor is unity and moving a town that is seemingly divided forward.
Jury trials set to resume this month
DOUBLE SPRINGS - New procedures designed to keep jurors and other participants in the court system in Winston County protected from COVID-19, will go into effect Oct. 26, as jury trials resume, with jury selection moved to the Double Springs Municipal Building.
Alabamian to honor local veterans and active duty military in special section
If 2020 has taught us anything, it should have taught us to honor and cherish one another. It has also taught us what true heroism is, and some of our greatest heroes are our veterans.
New park planned
From left, Will Walker, north Alabama east region president of BankFirst; Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson; Crystal Till, chairperson of the park’s citizen committee; State Representative Tracy Estes and Double Springs Branch Manager Dennis Seymour.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Many in Winston County may take the name Double Springs for granted as the county’s seat, while others through the years have questioned the origin of its name.
The donation of half an acre of land from BankFirst to the Town of Double Springs will be used for a park to celebrate the history of the town -- which received its name from natural dual springs of water located in the area where the park will be located off Highway 195.
Lynn purchases 14-foot tall Christmas tree
LYNN - Christmas season came early this year to the Town of Lynn when the council agreed to purchase a 14-foot tall Christmas tree, decked with 435 light-emitting diode lights, during their monthly town meeting on Monday, Sept. 21.
Truancy among virtual students a concern
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Are your virtual student(s) logging in daily and checking their work?
ALEA urges Alabamians to obtain STAR ID despite extension
WINSTON COUNTY - One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging Alabamians to obtain their STAR ID by Oct. 1, 2020.
October 6 run-off election results
Three local races were decided in the run-off election Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Vehicle accident leads to helicopter landing in Addison
A helicopter transports a patient from a two-vehicle wreck in Addison.
ADDISON - On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3, a two-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 278 in Addison. A medical helicopter land and transported at least one patient to a hospital.
Lakeland Community Hospital gives update regarding visitor policy
HALEYVILLE - Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville released the following update in regards to visitors to the hospital in light of the amended Safer-at-Home order Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, Sept. 30, which went into effect Friday, Oct. 2: