Double Springs

Driver’s license offices to close April 18-25


Winston County Probate Judge Sheila Moore and Chief Clerk J.C. Pruitt place a sign up letting customers know of the coming closure of driver’s license services at the office April 18-25.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Driver's license operations throughout the state will halt for one week, April 18-25, for some much needed system updates, so the public is encouraged to do any last minute or urgent business before that time.

Governor Ivey defends state pushbacks on unfair federal mandates


Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is greeted by U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt upon her visit as keynote speaker at the Ronald Reagan Republican dinner Saturday night. Also shown are Sheriff Horace Moore, Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes, Attorney Scott Shipman and Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Unlike her recent television ad about U.S. President Joe Biden, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey had plenty of good things to say when she visited Winston County Saturday night, March 5, to deliver the keynote address at the annual Ronald Reagan Republican Dinner.

Cole achieves milestone at WCHS


Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole is surprised during an announcement stating he had become the school’s longest serving principal on Jan. 18. WCHS students are cheering him in the hallway.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County High School is steeped in rich, local history which dates back to the school’s beginning in 1908. Many years from now, the current happenings of the school will be considered part of the school’s history. Why not capture the history now for preservation for the future?

Over $1 million in ATRIP-II funding awarded for Highway 33 project


From left, Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson, Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole, Middle School Principal Brian Wakefield, State Representatives Tim Wadsworth and Tracy Estes and State Senator Garlan Gudger at the intersection of County Road 24 and Highway 33 that will be remedied thanks to recently approved funding.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A dangerous traffic issue, where individual, industrial and school bus traffic all converge in the same location certain times of the day, will now be alleviated, thanks to a $1,009,904.50 grant.