HHS senior play public performance Saturday
HALEYVILLE - There are “no substitutes” for the entertainment provided each year in Haleyville High School’s senior play, and this year should be no exception.
Lakeland Community Hospital to host Easter egg hunt April 1
HALEYVILLE - Lakeland Community Hospital will be hosting a community Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 1, behind the hospital, from 10 a.m. until noon.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4543 to meet March 13 to discuss Highway 13 yard sale
DELMAR - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4543 and Auxiliary will meet Monday, March 13, at 6 p.m. at the post home...
Upcoming Run to Jesus 5K and Fun Run/Walk is for all
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Run to Jesus 5K and Fun Walk will be held Saturday, March 25, at the Winston County High School track.
Phillips Elementary kindergarten registration is March 17
BEAR CREEK - Phillips Elementary School will hold kindergarten registration Friday, March 17, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Bankhead Liaison Panel meeting March 14 in Double Springs
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The next meeting of the Bankhead Liaison Panel will be Tuesday, March 14, at 6 p.m. at First National Bank on Highway 278 in Double Springs.
Extensive tree and power line damage across Winston County following storms
WINSTON COUNTY - First responders have been very busy across Winston County Friday, March 3, after a powerful line of storms moved through the county mid-morning causing extensive wind damage.
Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting for today canceled
HALEYVILLE - Today's Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting has been canceled due to the potential of inclement weather.
Tornado watch issued
WINSTON COUNTY - Winston County has been placed under a tornado watch effective until 1 PM today, Friday, March 3, by the National Weather Service. Haleyville mayor Ken Sunseri reports that all shelters are open and available, and that garbage pick up has been delayed due to the weather threat. Winston County EMA Director AJ Brown reports shelters throughout the county are on standby in case a warning is issued. Follow this site for updates.
Middle school students urged to apply for Space Camp scholarships
WINSTON COUNTY - State Representative Tracy Estes (R-Winfield) has announced middle school students in House District 17 may apply for one of two scholarships to attend space camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville.
Three fentanyl-related arrests within a week
From left, Heath Self, Virginia Bailey and James Smith. (Courtesy photos)
WINSTON COUNTY - During a busy four days of making fentanyl-related arrests, one subject was found hiding in an attic, while a subject in a separate case was found splashing water in a ditch and lying in a driveway, according to the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.
Alabama’s 2023 peach harvest uncertain
WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama peach growers are currently evaluating the state of their fruit crop for 2023.
Walker County Public Fishing Lake reopens March 1
JASPER - Walker County Public Fishing Lake will reopen Wednesday, March 1, under the operation of new lake manager Sonny Posey.
2023 Little Mr. and Miss Spring Pageant April 1
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County High School Band and Band Boosters' annual Little Mr. and Miss Spring Pageant will take place Saturday, April 1, at 1 p.m. in the Double Springs Middle School gymnasium.
Registration now open for the 40th Alabama State Games
MONTGOMERY - Registration for the 40th Alabama State Games is now open on www.alagames.com featuring competitions in 26 sporting events in venues within the City of Birmingham and the greater Jefferson County area.
Sibley crowned 2023 Leo's Loveliest
The 2023 Leo's Loveliest senior division top 5, from left, Shamekia Desiderio, third alternate; Allie Bishop, first alternate; Leo's Loveliest Audrey Sibley; Kirsten Stevens, second alternate and Hadley Smith, fourth alternate.
HALEYVILLE - Audrey Sibley was crowned the senior division Leo's Loveliest for 2023 Saturday, February 25, during the 46th annual beauty walk. First alternate was Allie Bishop. Second alternate was Kirsten Stevens. Third alternate was Shamekia Desiderio and fourth alternate was Hadley Smith.
Trallo 2023 Junior Division Leo's Loveliest winner
The 2023 Junior Division Leo's Loveliest Top 5. From left, Emme Romine, third alternate; Maddie Edwards, first alternate; Payden Elizabeth Trallo, Leo's Loveliest; Madalyn Beth Claytor, second alternate and Izzy Coleman, fourth alternate and Miss Congeniality.
HALEYVILLE - Payden Elizabeth Trallo was crowned Leo's Loveliest for the junior division of the beauty walk Friday, Feb. 24, at the Haleyville Elementary School cafetorium.
Fite extradited to Michigan
Ryan Justin Fite (Courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - A Michigan man, who has become very familiar with local law enforcement over the past few years was arrested Feb. 13, as a fugitive from justice.
Donations needed for planned Arley Senior Citizens Center
Committee members of the Arley-Smith Lake Senior Outreach Center shows the gutted interior of the former BankFirst building that is being remodeled into a senior center. From left, Cheryl Rickett, committee vice president; Cathy Cooper, president; Bob Cooper, treasurer and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.
ARLEY - Now that the interior of the future Arley-Smith Lake Senior Outreach Center has been gutted by numerous volunteers, the hard part begins, with donations desperately needed to finance the renovation.