Haleyville

HMS to hold meeting with parents of English language learners


Urging atendance at the upcoming English Language-Learner, or EL Night at Haleyville Middle School, from left, Jesika Cockrell, EL paraprofessional, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson and Middle School Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner.
HALEYVILLE - The significant increase in students learning the English language, or EL students, has prompted Haleyville Middle School to hold a public meeting to address concerns and bridge any gaps in communication that could lead to other issues.

Bacu makes dean’s list

HALEYVILLE - Bryant Bacu, of Haleyville, is among the more than 1,200 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2024 semester.
The dean's list is a recognition given to cadets and students whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade below  a C or an incomplete.

New Prospect celebrating its bicentennial Sunday


New Prospect Baptist Church - the oldest Baptist church in Winston County and the third oldest in Alabama - will celebrate its 200th anniversary of serving God in the community with a special service this Sunday, Oct. 6. (Courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - Six years after Alabama became a state in 1819, before Winston County even existed as its own entity, God planted a church along the newly formed Byler Road.

All Haleyville City Schools homecoming festivities moved to Thursday

HALEYVILLE - All homecoming activities for Haleyville  city schools have been moved to this Thursday September 26th due to the threat of severe weather ; announced superintendent Dr Holly Sutherland. 

The following is the homecoming schedule:

HES pep rally at 8:30 am Haleyville High School gym

HMS pep rally 9:30 am at HHS gym

Parade line up. 12:45-1:00 at Haleyville Center of Technology/ Science parking lot

Haleyville Homecoming Parade 1:45 pm

Haleyville High School Pep rally 2:30 pm at HHS Gym

Fire damages Northwest Alabamian


Dark smoke billows out of the side door to the press room at the Northwest Alabamian Monday, Sept. 23, as Haleyville firefighters suit up to go in and battle the fire.
HALEYVILLE - An electrical fire contained to the press room area of the Northwest Alabamian newspaper office on Monday, Sept. 23, did not result in any injuries to employees, but did cause an evacuation of the building and a temporary shutdown of the business, affecting deadline schedules this week.

Commission seat will be empty temporarily after general election


From left, Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri; present Winston County Commissioner District 2 David Cummings, who will take over as chairman in November; present chairman Roger Hayes and Mike Evans, president of the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce.
HALEYVILLE - Current Winston County Commissioner for District 2 David Cummings will take over as commission chairman November 13, meaning the resulting vacancy in the district 2 seat will need to be addressed.