Haleyville

Homeless plight in Haleyville in focus at council meeting


Ricky White, left, and David Harbin, volunteers with The Upper Room - A Gathering Place, approach the Haleyville City Council to discuss the city’s homeless situation. In the background is Police Chief Rodney Lewis.
HALEYVILLE - The topic of homeless people in Haleyville once again came before the Haleyville City Council, this time with a plea for unity.

Haleyville BOE budget hearing Monday

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville City Schools Board of Education will hold its first budget hearing for the Haleyville School System for the 2025 fiscal year Monday, August 19, at 4:30 p.m. at the Haleyville Board of Education Conference Room.  
This meeting is open to the public, and all interested persons are welcome to attend.

Craft VFD holding open house/fun Day Saturday


The Craft Volunteer Fire Department invites the entire community to their open house/fun day Saturday. From left, Randy Pounders, John Chambers, Gary Mize, Haylee Adair, Kerry Adams, Riley Trussell and Chief Ray Cantrell. Not shown are Kayla Collier and Ben Harrison.
HALEYVILLE - Great summer fun with a purpose is planned for Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Craft Volunteer Fire Department.

Haleyville Schools implementing finger scan technology


Emma Anne Hallman, director of the Child Nutrition Program for Haleyville City Schools, goes over the new finger print scan system with first grade student Paisley Sherrill, 6.
HALEYVILLE - A new method of student identification is being implemented for the new school year, where a finger scan will allow school personnel to access students’ meal accounts.

Back-to-school pep buses rolling August 1


From left, Haleyville High School Principal Davey Reed, Director of Administrative Services Dr. Bill Bishop, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Director of Instructional Services Chere Fetter and Director of Student Services Christy Bice are ready for the pre-school pep bus event to get students excited for a new year.
HALEYVILLE - Big changes are underway for the start of Haleyville City Schools this year, not only with the annual block party, but also with the return of the pep buses.