Winston County

Tornado watch issued for Winston County

WINSTON COUNTY- A tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Winston County at 9:11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, effective until 4:00 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. The  Tornado Watch means there is the possibility of tornadoes in the incoming storm system approaching the state from Mississippi. Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings reported that all storm shelters throughout Winston County are open and available if needed. Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri noted all city shelters are also open. Any updates will be provided as they become available.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library party Friday

From left, Katie Brown, chairperson of Women United, which helps raise funds for United Way; Johnna Bailey, member of the Arley Women’s Club; Stephanie Childers, executive director of United Way of Cullman County, with the picture of Dolly Parton whose imagination library has kicked off across Winston County.

From left, Katie Brown, chairperson of Women United, which helps raise funds for United Way; Johnna Bailey, member of the Arley Women’s Club; Stephanie Childers, executive director of United Way of Cullman County, with the picture of Dolly Parton whose imagination library has kicked off across Winston County.
WINSTON COUNTY - Five months after the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program kicked off the first time across all of Winston County, another first will take place this Friday, Feb. 7, with the first Dolly Party fundraiser for the program.

Proposed lodging tax has commissioners unsettled

Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, right, states he is going to not second a motion to vote on a lodging tax proposed by District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche, far left. In the middle is District 2 Commissioner Roger Hayes.

Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings, right, states he is going to not second a motion to vote on a lodging tax proposed by District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche, far left. In the middle is District 2 Commissioner Roger Hayes.
WINSTON COUNTY - A proposed lodging tax for Winston County did not get off the ground at the Winston County Commission’s Tuesday, Jan. 21, meeting, when action on the tax failed due to a disagreement among commissioners over how the tax proceeds will be divided.

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.
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