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Workforce gaps discussed during informative meeting

Among officials in Winston County in attendance at the recent workforce development meeting, from left, Haleyville Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott; Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings; Double Springs Mayor Kim Miller and Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche.

Among officials in Winston County in attendance at the recent workforce development meeting, from left, Haleyville Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott; Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings; Double Springs Mayor Kim Miller and Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Efforts are underway to bridge gaps between industry and education in a mission to also increase profitability and improve workforce and economic development.

Empty Bowls to be filled February 5

Shown with handcrafted ceramic bowls and works of art that will be available for purchase at the upcoming Empty Bowls event, from left, J.D. Snoddy, president of the boards for both the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries and Arts Council Board Members Marcia Posey and Susan Ripp.

Shown with handcrafted ceramic bowls and works of art that will be available for purchase at the upcoming Empty Bowls event, from left, J.D. Snoddy, president of the boards for both the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries and Arts Council Board Members Marcia Posey and Susan Ripp.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - After a year’s hiatus, the Empty Bowls dinner, which benefits both the Winston County Arts Council and Main Street Ministries, is coming back Thursday, Feb. 5.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library party Friday

From left, Katie Brown, chairperson of Women United, which helps raise funds for United Way; Johnna Bailey, member of the Arley Women’s Club; Stephanie Childers, executive director of United Way of Cullman County, with the picture of Dolly Parton whose imagination library has kicked off across Winston County.

From left, Katie Brown, chairperson of Women United, which helps raise funds for United Way; Johnna Bailey, member of the Arley Women’s Club; Stephanie Childers, executive director of United Way of Cullman County, with the picture of Dolly Parton whose imagination library has kicked off across Winston County.
WINSTON COUNTY - Five months after the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program kicked off the first time across all of Winston County, another first will take place this Friday, Feb. 7, with the first Dolly Party fundraiser for the program.

Empty Bowls returns October 3

Members of the Winston County Arts Council from left, Glennis Posey, Marcia Posey, Dawn Taliaferro, Sandra Heaven and Susan Ripp.

Members of the Winston County Arts Council from left, Glennis Posey, Marcia Posey, Dawn Taliaferro, Sandra Heaven and Susan Ripp.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - As the autumn season officially begins on Sunday, Sept. 22, thoughts turn to cooler weather, and with cooler weather, come thoughts of soup.
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