Double Springs

Empty Bowls returns October 3

Members of the Winston County Arts Council from left, Glennis Posey, Marcia Posey, Dawn Taliaferro, Sandra Heaven and Susan Ripp.

Members of the Winston County Arts Council from left, Glennis Posey, Marcia Posey, Dawn Taliaferro, Sandra Heaven and Susan Ripp.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - As the autumn season officially begins on Sunday, Sept. 22, thoughts turn to cooler weather, and with cooler weather, come thoughts of soup.

Black bear’s evening visit scary

Footage from P.J. Gossett’s security cameras on his property near Double Springs captured a black bear strolling across his property September 2, just before it decided to cross County Road 25 and pay his aunt a visit, coming up on her front porch and rattling her doorknob. (Courtesy photo)

Footage from P.J. Gossett’s security cameras on his property near Double Springs captured a black bear strolling across his property September 2, just before it decided to cross County Road 25 and pay his aunt a visit, coming up on her front porch and rattling her doorknob. (Courtesy photo)

DOUBLE SPRINGS - When P.J. Gossett, of Double Springs, received a frantic call from his aunt late in the evening September 2,  he never dreamed that object frightening her would turn out to be a bear.
Gossett’s aunt, who lives across from him on County Road 25, between Double Springs and Lynn, told him that a bear was on her porch and that she had already called 9-1-1.
“I got there within two minutes, and the bear had already left.

Founders Day in Double Springs September 14

Shown at a Founders Day planning meeting are (seated) WCHS Alumni Association officers Kim Prescott, president, Chase Cummins, vice president, Gina Dodd, secretary, Michelle Ward, treasurer, Bailey Kelley, committee chairman and (standing) some of the alumni association’s student ambassadors Lilly Elliott, Reagan Morgan, Macy Parsons and Alyssa Westbrooks. Not shown: Landon Kelley.

Shown at a Founders Day planning meeting are (seated) WCHS Alumni Association officers Kim Prescott, president, Chase Cummins, vice president, Gina Dodd, secretary, Michelle Ward, treasurer, Bailey Kelley, committee chairman and (standing) some of the alumni association’s student ambassadors Lilly Elliott, Reagan Morgan, Macy Parsons and Alyssa Westbrooks. Not shown: Landon Kelley.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County High School Alumni Association is hoping to start a new annual tradition this year by holding its first Founders Day on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Residents angry over conditions of roads in Bankhead

Black Pond Fire Chief Terry Tidwell says it’s a rough situation for firefighters responding to calls on County Road 315 due to its deteriorating condition.

Black Pond Fire Chief Terry Tidwell says it’s a rough situation for firefighters responding to calls on County Road 315 due to its deteriorating condition.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A group of residents who live along County Road 315 in the Black Pond community informed the Winston County Commission they have traveled a rough road trying to get road improvements made, urging commissioners to help them with funding and resources.

Baughn new DSES principal

New Double Springs Elementary Principal Sharon Baughn at the door to the school, where she will soon be greeting students as they enter for a new year.

New Double Springs Elementary Principal Sharon Baughn at the door to the school, where she will soon be greeting students as they enter for a new year.

DOUBLE SPRINGS    -  Sharon Baughn, newly hired principal at Double Springs Elementary School, is a strong believer in building relationships.
The Winston County Board of Education named Baughn as DSES principal effective July 1, during their regular meeting June 13, at which time they also approved the retirement of Heather Tucker from that position, effective Aug. 1.
Tucker has accepted the position of executive director of Wild Alabama, replacing the retiring Maggie Johnston.

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