Double Springs

DOUBLE SPRINGS - It has happened before, and it will unfortunately happen again: hikers will get lost either in the Bankhead National Forest or the Sipsey Wilderness Area. It happens every year.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - During the Winston County Board of Education's July 23, meeting, board members asked Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley a wide range of questions regarding reopening plans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Board of Education met Thursday, July 9, and Thursday, July 16, to make personnel and other changes.

 

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston Career Academy turns 47-years-old this year. During this time, there have only been five directors serving the school and students. Effective Monday, June 1, the sixth director was named at the Winston County Board of Education meeting.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Hayden Hodge, from Double Springs, who is majoring in management, is on Freed-Hardeman's Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester. Hunter Hodge, from Double Springs, who is majoring in management, is on Freed-Hardeman's Dean's List for the Spring 2020 semester.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - A new building for the Winston County Department of Human Resources will be conveniently located in the downtown area of Double Springs, freeing DHR employees from cramped conditions at their present location while further improving the look of the town.

WINSTON COUNTY - The American Red Cross is offering local residents not only the opportunity to give blood, but also learn if they have been exposed to COVID-19.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Board of Education met Thursday, June 11, and approved a short list of employee transfers and three recommendations for employment.

WINSTON COUNTY - The Marion-Winston Counties Community Action Agency has begun making appointments and providing assistance for residential cooling energy bills.