Double Springs

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.

Drug distribution out of camper trailer disrupted; two arrested

Shown with drugs confiscated in the distribution bust, from left, Winston County Sheriff's Investigator Josh Edwards, Sheriff Caleb Snoddy and Chief Deputy Josh Bennett.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The continuing investigation into distribution of methamphetamine from a camper has resulted in two persons being arrested after two informant-related drug buys, according to the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.

21 Days of Prayer campaign underway


Dawn Tucker, ministry assistant for the Winston County Baptist Association, pictured right, and Phyllis Watts, ministry assistant of the Baptist Association, urge the county to begin participating this week in the 21 Days of Prayer.
WINSTON COUNTY - An urgent plea is being made for prayer across Winston County in the face of troubles facing the nation, as well as what is being described as a pivotal general election in just a few weeks.

History found in Masonic Lodge cornerstone


Standing beside the displayed items removed from the time capsule, from left, Free and Accepted Masons State of Alabama Lodge 877 member R.J. Winkles, President Adam Baker, Grand Master Mike Boyles and long-time member Charlie Thompson.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A moment of historical importance not just for the Town of Double Springs but for Winston County took place Saturday, Sept. 28, when a time capsule located behind the cornerstone of the Winston County Masonic Lodge No. 877 was opened after 72 years, revealing some surprising contents.

Gudger grateful to the community for praying for his recovery


From left, Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes, State Senator Garlan Gudger, Economic Developer Dr. Nicole Wadsworth, Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri and State Representative Tim Wadsworth.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - State Senator Garlan Gudger - who is recovering from major injuries suffered in a jet ski accident this summer - made his first speaking appearance since the accident Monday, Sept. 30, to celebrate over $119,000 in funding for projects across Winston County.