Double Springs

Double Springs FD no longer running medical calls in Black Pond


The Double Springs Town Council unanimously approves a letter provided by the Double Springs Fire Department discontinuing medical calls to Black Pond. Clockwise from bottom left, Mayor Elmo Robinson, council member Hobby Walker, Attorney Jeff Mobley, council members Tim Cockrell, Adam Veal, Andy McSpadden and Brittney Tucker and Town Clerk Whittney Courington.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A letter from the Double Springs Fire Department stating they would discontinue medical calls in the Black Pond community effective March 12, was unanimously approved by the town council at their regular meeting Monday, March 10.

Haleyville man captures heavenly image in Double Springs sky


Rickie Carter, of Haleyville, captured the above image with his cell phone of what appears to be a figure in the eastern sky of Double Springs at daybreak February 18. For Carter and many others who have seen the image, the figure within the circle reminds them of Jesus. (Courtesy photo)
Rickie Carter, of Haleyville, was at his job in Double Springs early Tuesday morning, February 18, when he saw an amazing sight in the eastern sky.

Lodging tax vote brings out residents


From left, Rutger Hyche, Winston County district 1 commissioner, Roger Hayes, Winston County district 2 commissioner and Commission Chairman David Cummings.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - After considering several amendments related to how the proposed Winston County lodging tax would be divided to benefit various entities, the vote on the first draft proposed by District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche failed after a lack of second.

Double Springs City Council questions Snoddy over Looney’s


J.D. Snoddy, president of the Winston County Arts Council, which owns Looney’s Amphitheater and Cultural Center, addresses the Double Springs council about the ongoing renovations and the need for funding. Shown at left is Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson. Also shown is retired police chief Kim Miller.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Questions in funding arose from the Double Springs Town Council concerning donations they had made and were being asked to make, to support the Looney’s Amphitheater Complex in the Lakeshore area.

Public hearing on proposed lodging tax brings out concerned residents


Benjamin Grizzell. standing, owner of Smith Lake Rentals and Sales, addresses the Winston County Commission with concerns about the proposed lodging tax. At left is Commission Attorney Jeff Mobley. At right is George Gibson, Karen and Charlie White, who also spoke out with concerns.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A week before a special-called Winston County Commission meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed lodging tax, residents spoke out Monday, Feb. 10, voicing concerns over the tax and urging commissioners to rethink the issue.

Addison football coach defends his record, refutes allegations


Addison Head Football Coach David Smothers expresses concerns to the Winston County Board of Education. Also shown are Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott and School Board Members Greg Densmore and Mark Finley.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The future of long-time Addison High School football coach David Smothers is uncertain, with Smothers defending his strong coaching record and refuting ongoing allegations at the January 28, Winston County Board of Education meeting.

Highway 33 road project to begin in March


Shown at the intersection of Highway 33 and County Road 24, which will revamped with a March 25 starting date, from left, State Representative Tim Wadsworth, Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson, Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole and Double Springs Middle School Principal Jon Baker.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - After numerous road blocks to a project on the books for years, improvements to the congested Highway 33/ County Road 24 intersection in Double Springs will begin in March.