Social Security Administration strengthening identity proofing requirements, to expedite direct depost changes

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits against fraudulent activity.

Double Springs FD no longer running medical calls in Black Pond

The Double Springs Town Council unanimously approves a letter provided by the Double Springs Fire Department discontinuing medical calls to Black Pond. Clockwise from bottom left, Mayor Elmo Robinson, council member Hobby Walker, Attorney Jeff Mobley, council members Tim Cockrell, Adam Veal, Andy McSpadden and Brittney Tucker and Town Clerk Whittney Courington.

The Double Springs Town Council unanimously approves a letter provided by the Double Springs Fire Department discontinuing medical calls to Black Pond. Clockwise from bottom left, Mayor Elmo Robinson, council member Hobby Walker, Attorney Jeff Mobley, council members Tim Cockrell, Adam Veal, Andy McSpadden and Brittney Tucker and Town Clerk Whittney Courington.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A letter from the Double Springs Fire Department stating they would discontinue medical calls in the Black Pond community effective March 12, was unanimously approved by the town council at their regular meeting Monday, March 10.

Black Pond FD in urgent need of volunteers

Black Pond Fire Chief Terry Tidwell at the community's fire station. The department does not have available personnel to response on many calls, due to a shortage of volunteers, particularly those who are EMT certified.

Black Pond Fire Chief Terry Tidwell at the community's fire station. The department does not have available personnel to response on many calls, due to a shortage of volunteers, particularly those who are EMT certified.
BLACK POND - The Black Pond Fire Department doesn’t have enough manpower to run medical calls, one of the factors that has prompted the Double Springs Fire Department to no longer run medical calls in Black Pond’s coverage area.

Brown makes Lawson State dean’s list

HALEYVILLE - Samuel Brown, of Haleyville, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall, 2024 semester at Lawson State Community College.
Samuel was among 226 students named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.
Dean's List scholars attained a grade point average of 3.5 consisting of a minimum course load of not fewer than 12 semester hours of college-level courses or above.

Local farmers travel to Washington to discuss concerns

Winston County Farmers Federation President Darrell Lee, left, and his wife, Linda, were among 150 Alabama farmers who visited Washington, D.C., March 4-7 to discuss their concerns with lawmakers. Shown with the Lees are U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville).

Winston County Farmers Federation President Darrell Lee, left, and his wife, Linda, were among 150 Alabama farmers who visited Washington, D.C., March 4-7 to discuss their concerns with lawmakers. Shown with the Lees are U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville).
WASHINGTON - Winston County Farmers Federation President Darrell Lee and his wife, Linda, were among 150 Alabama farmers who traveled to Washington, D.C., March 4-7 to share their stories and concerns with lawmakers.

United Way of Cullman director guest at Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting

From left, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans, United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Stephanie Childers and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri.

From left, Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans, United Way of Cullman County Executive Director Stephanie Childers and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri.

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting Friday, March 1, in the courtroom at Haleyville City Hall.  Stephanie Childers, executive director of United Way of Cullman County, was the guest speaker at the meeting.

Local students get lesson in safe driving

Nurses and doctors gather as Cullman EMS EMTs bring a patient into the mock ER trauma room during the Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit at Wallace State Community College on Feb. 6.

Nurses and doctors gather as Cullman EMS EMTs bring a patient into the mock ER trauma room during the Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit at Wallace State Community College on Feb. 6.
WINSTON COUNTY - On Feb. 6, students from Winston County Schools attended the first Lutzie 43 Foundation Safe Driving Summit ever held in the state of Alabama, engaging with local and state first responders . . .
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