Double Springs

Addie’s Place brings comfort and justice to child abuse victims

Diane Watson, left, program manager/forensic interviewer at Addie’s Place, and Executive Director Kayren Howton in the area of the center where forensic interviews with child abuse victims take place.

Diane Watson, left, program manager/forensic interviewer at Addie’s Place, and Executive Director Kayren Howton in the area of the center where forensic interviews with child abuse victims take place.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The heartbreaking reality for victims of child abuse is that they often hold in and try to process what happened to them instead of coming forward and seeking help. The mission of Addie’s Place, Winston County’s only children’s advocacy center, is that no other child experiences the trauma of child abuse, and that those who are victims have a place of comfort and trust to turn to.
List of potentital signs of child abuse

Political debate Saturday at Dual Destiny

DOUBLE SPRINGS - A political forum featuring candidates for Winston County Schools superintendent and Winston County commission chairman will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Dual Destiny Theater at the Looney’s Amphitheater Complex and Cultural Center, located on Highway 278 in Lakeshore.
The event, sponsored by the Winston County Republican Ladies, will begin at 5:30 p.m., with  a debate between county school superintendent candidates Heather Tucker and Jeff Scott.
The commission chairman candidates will have their debate at 7 p.m., organizers added.

List of charges released

Shannon Lee Stewart and Brittany Cheyenne Scoggins (Courtesy photos)

Shannon Lee Stewart and Brittany Cheyenne Scoggins (Courtesy photos)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Sheriff's Office has released the full list of charges against the parents of a 2-month-old infant, who was killed December 30.

Webb retiring as Winston County E-9-1-1 Director

Winston County E-9-1-1 Director Tim Webb, pictured in his office with a replica of the red phone used to make the nation’s first 9-1-1 call in Haleyville, will be retiring, effective Feb. 1.

Winston County E-9-1-1 Director Tim Webb, pictured in his office with a replica of the red phone used to make the nation’s first 9-1-1 call in Haleyville, will be retiring, effective Feb. 1.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A committee formed by the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board is seeking a replacement for Winston County Enhanced 9-1-1 Director Tim Webb who will retire in February with over 36 years of total service to the state.

Fire destroys local business

Treasure Hunters Marketplace after the fire with fire trucks in front of it.

Treasure Hunters Marketplace was destroyed by fire last night. Double Springs Fire Department was still monitoring the smoldering structure for flareups this morning.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Treasure Hunters Marketplace on Highway 195 in Double Springs, home to numerous vendors, was destroyed by fire last night. The Double Springs Fire Department responded to a call at around 11:58 p.m....

Capstone Health recognized with quality award

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Capstone Health has received recognition as one of the top 2023 Community Health Center Quality and Public Health Champion awardees in the nation. Capstone Health - which has clinics in Double Springs and Nauvoo, has been named in the top 20 percent of health centers receiving Community Health Quality Recognition badges from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration.

Citizens approach Double Springs Town Council about Springs Park's status

This sign off Highway 195 south of the Winston County Courthouse marks the site where future development is planned for a park honoring the heritage of Double Springs. The sign has been up for quite some time, with no visible work done on the property.

This sign off Highway 195 south of the Winston County Courthouse marks the site where future development is planned for a park honoring the heritage of Double Springs. The sign has been up for quite some time, with no visible work done on the property.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The lack of any visible progress on land set aside for a community park brought concerned residents to the Monday, Oct. 9, Double Springs Town Council meeting.
Subscribe to Double Springs