Winston County

Winston County roads deemed passable with travel advisory

WINSTON COUNTY-  Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings reported at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday January 11, that all Winston County roads were deemed passable, but a travel advisory was still listed due to ice lingering on roads and bridges.

"Travel is not advised, but if necessary, use extreme caution due to the potential of slick roads, bridges and black ice," Cummings stated.

Residents seemed to better adhere to warnings to stay off the roads during the two to four inches of snow the area received in the winter storm early Friday, Jan. 10, Cummings reported.

New communications equipment coming

The three acres, leased to the Winston County Firefighters Association, where the new communication tower will be placed is located behind the Delmar Fire Department off Highway 13.

The three acres, leased to the Winston County Firefighters Association, where the new communication tower will be placed is located behind the Delmar Fire Department off Highway 13.
WINSTON COUNTY - First responders throughout Winston County have received the long-awaited announcement that much-needed communication upgrades and a new building on the county’s west side to house the new equipment have officially been given the go-ahead, meaning the project should begin soon.

Winston Fraternal Order of Police begins Toys for Kids drive

Winston County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Josh Bennett, left, and Sheriff Caleb Snoddy with toys being collected for this year's giveaway.

Winston County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Josh Bennett, left, and Sheriff Caleb Snoddy with toys being collected for this year's giveaway.
WINSTON COUNTY - The countdown has begun for parents and/or guardians of children needing toys this upcoming holiday season to take part in the annual Toys for Kids giveaway, sponsored by Winston County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 51.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library launches in Winston County

A large crowd of local, county and state officials gathers with children from Seymour-Bevill Daycare at the courtroom of the Winston County Judicial Building to celebrate the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the county.

A large crowd of local, county and state officials gathers with children from Seymour-Bevill Daycare at the courtroom of the Winston County Judicial Building to celebrate the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the county.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The ultimate goal of inspiring small children to love reading was reached with much fanfare Wednesday, Sept. 25, when the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program was kicked off for the first time for all of Winston County.

County revenue commissioner’s office gets new software

Winston County Revenue Commissioner Sandra Wright, pictured above right, and Chief Clerk Fredieth Marcum go over the new system for the office, which goes online Oct. 1.

Winston County Revenue Commissioner Sandra Wright, pictured above right, and Chief Clerk Fredieth Marcum go over the new system for the office, which goes online Oct. 1.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County residents are being advised that beginning Oct. 1, a new software program will be online for the revenue commissioner’s office, meaning more accessible ways to find out information on properties and for paying property taxes.

Tremayne wins again

Front man of the regional country/rock/blues band Tremayne, Mike Mayhall, shows the bands four trophies from their four wins as the Alabama Music Awards. Their latest win came this past summer.

Front man of the regional country/rock/blues band Tremayne, Mike Mayhall, shows the bands four trophies from their four wins as the Alabama Music Awards. Their latest win came this past summer.

WINSTON COUNTY - Trips to Bessemer just keep getting sweeter for Tremayne.
The local band won its fourth Alabama Music Award recently during the 10th annual award ceremony, held at the Bessemer Civic Center.  Tremayne was named the top country band in Alabama once again during the ceremony, their second time to win this honor.  They won that award initially in 2022.  Prior to 2022, Tremayne was also named best male country artist twice.
For Mike Mayhall, of Haleyville, who founded the band, the thrill of hearing the band’s name called never gets old.

Absentee voting begins today

Winston County Absentee Election Manager Dallas Baldwin shows the absentee ballots that are going out to affected voters this week. Already over 80 applications for absentee ballots have been received.

Winston County Absentee Election Manager Dallas Baldwin shows the absentee ballots that are going out to affected voters this week. Already over 80 applications for absentee ballots have been received.
WINSTON COUNTY - Although the general election is still two months away, the process for applying to vote absentee has already begun, with absentee voters officially starting the process today, Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Pine beetle epidemic hits county

An aerial view of Southern pine beetle infestations scattered through the forest near Rock Creek Baptist Church, about three miles north of Double Springs, on Tuesday, Aug. 20. (Photo by Mike Henshaw, Winston County Natural Resources Council)

An aerial view of Southern pine beetle infestations scattered through the forest near Rock Creek Baptist Church, about three miles north of Double Springs, on Tuesday, Aug. 20. (Photo by Mike Henshaw, Winston County Natural Resources Council)

WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Forestry Commission announced last week that Southern pine beetle infestations have reached "epidemic" levels in the state and identified Winston County and the Bankhead National Forest among the worst hit areas.
The August 22, AFC press release said the organization had identified nearly 5,000 SPB spots, "with an average mortality of 191 pine trees per spot," across Alabama as of that date, but on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Acting Bankhead District Ranger Tyler Fish said there are over 1,000 individual spots in the Bankhead alone.

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