Double Springs

Winston BOE debates principal pay increases

Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley, center, informs the board during a working session he plans to meet with principals this week to discuss their salaries. Shown at left is Board President Joey Boteler, with Board Member Allin Bailey seated right.

Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley, center, informs the board during a working session he plans to meet with principals this week to discuss their salaries. Shown at left is Board President Joey Boteler, with Board Member Allin Bailey seated right.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The fairness of salaries between elementary, middle and high school-level principals sparked much discussion and even disagreement at a Winston County Board of Education work session Tuesday, July 18.

Commission approves new roofs for Extension Service and Little Rock Building

Winston County Extension Service Coordinator Zack Brannon shows where ceiing tiles have been removed due to leaks and garbage cans are being used to collect rain.

Winston County Extension Service Coordinator Zack Brannon shows where ceiing tiles have been removed due to leaks and garbage cans are being used to collect rain.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Leaking roofs have resulted in damage at both the Winston County Extension Office and the Little Rock Building, prompting the Winston County Commission to approve roofing projects for both after an extensive review of the bids.

Double Springs struggling to collect fire dues

Double Springs Fire Chief Brandon Lewis, left, and Lt. Erik Gilbreath show the letter that is being sent out with fire dues, giving a cost breakdown of the equipment they use.

Double Springs Fire Chief Brandon Lewis, left, and Lt. Erik Gilbreath show the letter that is being sent out with fire dues, giving a cost breakdown of the equipment they use.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Double Springs town officials and fire department personnel are expressing concern that a significant percentage of those living in the city’s fire coverage area, but not in the town limits are not paying their fire dues, yet are receiving fire protection services.

Audit issues explained to Winston BOE

The Winston County Board of Education discusses a wide range of issues. Clockwise from bottom left, Board Members Randy Lee and Lamar Frith, Chief Schools Financial Officer Morgan Blankenship, Winston BOE President Joey Boteler, Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley and Board Members Allin Bailey and Mark Finley.

The Winston County Board of Education discusses a wide range of issues. Clockwise from bottom left, Board Members Randy Lee and Lamar Frith, Chief Schools Financial Officer Morgan Blankenship, Winston BOE President Joey Boteler, Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley and Board Members Allin Bailey and Mark Finley.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Board of Education has been cited by auditors for two instances where funds were not spent and filed correctly.

Draft beer, winery requests made to Double Springs Town Council

This pavilion has already been constructed on property owned by Bart Crabtree off Highway 278 at Lakeshore. Crabtree wants to have food trucks, live music and serve alcohol at this location.

This pavilion has already been constructed on property owned by Bart Crabtree off Highway 278 at Lakeshore. Crabtree wants to have food trucks, live music and serve alcohol at this location.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The request to sell draft beer, as well as open a winery in Double Springs were two issues brought to the attention of the Double Springs Town Council, recently.

Double Springs residents missing

Grimes and Flanagin

Jaqleen Amber Grimes, left, and Joshua Chester Flanagin, right, were both reported missing by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office on June 12. As of press time Monday, they were still missing. (Courtesy photos)

WINSTON COUNTY - The public’s assistance is being sought by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office to locate a man and a woman who had both been reported missing as of press time Monday, June 12.

Jaqleen Amber Grimes, 33, of Double Springs, was last seen on June 1, on Highway 195 in the Black Pond area, according to the sheriff’s office.

WCHS facing major staff changes

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Major personnel changes are taking place at Winston County High School ahead of the new school year starting for students on Aug. 7, when students will see a new teacher in the auto technology department as well as new faces in the positions of head football coach and band director.
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