Support for hospital hot topic at council meeting
Haleyville City Council Member Colton Corum, left, reads a statement regarding a comment he had recently posted on social media regarding the city’s stance on financially assisting Lakeland Hospital. Pictured right is Haleyville Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell.
HALEYVILLE - Following a mixed vote from the Haleyville City Council Tuesday, Feb. 17, on giving Lakeland Community Hospital $109,000 in money not to be repaid, several residents from an overflowing crowd addressed the council, claiming lack of city support for the hospital.