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Bear Creek to resurface 12 roads

Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor shows major deterioration on Goddard Avenue, which will be resurfaced soon, thanks to town funds being invested.

Bear Creek Mayor Rob Taylor shows major deterioration on Goddard Avenue, which will be resurfaced soon, thanks to town funds being invested.
BEAR CREEK - The Town of Bear Creek is investing in a $682,000 project that will resurface at least 12 roads, some of which have deteriorated to the point they are turning back to dirt.

$5 million makeover and upgrade coming

Shown at the announcement of $5 million from the Education Trust Fund for the Winston Career Academy, from left, Incoming State Representative Phil Segraves; State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.

Shown at the announcement of $5 million from the Education Trust Fund for the Winston Career Academy, from left, Incoming State Representative Phil Segraves; State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.
WINSTON COUNTY - The Winston Career Academy, which partners with Bevill State Community College, has received what officials describe as the largest funding allotment in the history of the center, thanks to $5 million from the Education Trust Fund budget.

School transportation completely funded by state

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.
WINSTON COUNTY - For the first time in possibly state history, the Alabama Legislature has fully funded school transportation for public schools across the state, meaning $745,235 in additional funds to cover any shortfalls for Winston County Schools.

County awarded millions for road projects

Winston County Road Engineer James Glasgow, left, and District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche show a map of road projects that have been funded with a combined $3.3 million in federal dollars.

Winston County Road Engineer James Glasgow, left, and District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche show a map of road projects that have been funded with a combined $3.3 million in federal dollars.
WINSTON COUNTY - A record amount of funding has poured into Winston County within the past year to resurface much needed roadways, with the latest two projects totaling $3.3 million in federal dollars, boosting not only recreation, but also tourism and economic development.

$2 million coming for Helicon Road

A five-mile section of County Road 77 (also known as Helicon Road) from County Road 41 in Arley will be resurfaced, thanks to $2 million in state funding. Shown at a deteriorating section of County Road 77, from left, Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor, Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche, State Representative Tim Wadsworth and Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.

A five-mile section of County Road 77 (also known as Helicon Road) from County Road 41 in Arley will be resurfaced, thanks to $2 million in state funding. Shown at a deteriorating section of County Road 77, from left, Arley Mayor Johnny Taylor, Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche, State Representative Tim Wadsworth and Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.
ARLEY - An agreement has been reached between the Alabama Department of Transportation and Winston County Commission, approving $2 million in state monies to resurface County Road 77, otherwise known as Helicon Road, from County Road 41 in Arley to County Road 22 in Helicon.

Annual legislative forum moves to new location

Winston County's team of state legislators will hold a public meeting at Haleyville City Hall Thursday, Jan. 8. Pictured from left, State Representative Tracy Estes, State Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.

Winston County's team of state legislators will hold a public meeting at Haleyville City Hall Thursday, Jan. 8. Pictured from left, State Representative Tracy Estes, State Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.
The annual political forum and meet-and-greet event with Winston County’s state legislative delegation will be in a different location this year.

Area bands receive budget boosts

Lynn High School Assistant Band Director Sharon Fike, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and LHS Band Director Rodney Fike with a check for $5,000 Gudger donated to the LHS band.

Lynn High School Assistant Band Director Sharon Fike, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and LHS Band Director Rodney Fike with a check for $5,000 Gudger donated to the LHS band.

State Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, who represents the fourth district, has given $5,000 community service grants to every high school band in the district, including those in Winston County and Bear Creek, contributing a total of $90,000 to 18 music programs.
He and his team, including Director of Constituent Affairs Randall Shedd, spent all of Monday, Sept. 8, traveling Cullman, Marion and Winston counties to present checks to the majority of the band programs, a few having received theirs previously.

Gudger grateful to the community for praying for his recovery

From left, Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes, State Senator Garlan Gudger, Economic Developer Dr. Nicole Wadsworth, Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.

From left, Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes, State Senator Garlan Gudger, Economic Developer Dr. Nicole Wadsworth, Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - State Senator Garlan Gudger - who is recovering from major injuries suffered in a jet ski accident this summer - made his first speaking appearance since the accident Monday, Sept. 30, to celebrate over $119,000 in funding for projects across Winston County.

Winston County legislators give their views on School Choice

HALEYVILLE - Winston County’s delegation of state legislators recently received an earful of concerns from educators, who are very troubled about the possibility of the state taking funding away from public schools and giving it to private schools, points made during a legislative meet-and-greet held at Haleyville High School.
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