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Highway 278 west of Double Springs shut down due to vehicle fires

Flames engulf the cab of a log truck that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 278 just west of Double Springs. Thankfully, only minor injuries have been reported. (Courtesy photo)

Flames engulf the cab of a log truck that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 278 just west of Double Springs. Thankfully, only minor injuries have been reported. (Courtesy photo)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Motorists are being urged to avoid the area of Highway 278 a quarter mile past Mt. Carmel Church between Double Springs and Natural Bridge, Thursday morning, May 30, due to two vehicles engulfed in flames.

Double Springs officials concerned about ALDOT plan for intersection

Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole, right, and School Resource Officer Kent Donaldson have concerns over possible limited visibility, once the project at Highway 33 and County Road 24 is completed. A caution light was installed several years ago, after a traffic study did not warrant a red light, according to state officials.

Winston County High School Principal Jeff Cole, right, and School Resource Officer Kent Donaldson have concerns over possible limited visibility, once the project at Highway 33 and County Road 24 is completed. A caution light was installed several years ago, after a traffic study did not warrant a red light, according to state officials.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Although a project by the Alabama Department of Transportation to correct a dangerous intersection at Highway 33 and County Road 24 in Double Springs has now been funded, concerns have been expressed by town officials and law enforcement that the project could cause additional traffic congestion.

Double Springs installing license plate readers

Motorists traveling on all of Double Springs main roads, which all intersect at the above area of town, will soon be passing by cameras that read license plates and enter the numbers into a state database to help law enforcement. The exact location of the cameras has not been disclosed.

Motorists traveling on all of Double Springs main roads, which all intersect at the above area of town, will soon be passing by cameras that read license plates and enter the numbers into a state database to help law enforcement. The exact location of the cameras has not been disclosed.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A major tool to help the Double Springs Police Department work with other agencies has been approved by the Double Springs Town Council, with the purchase of Flock Safety’s license plate-reading cameras.

Suspect in Tuesday's officer shooting and standoff identified

Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller, far left, along with several other members of law enforcement and other first responders stand guard as the suspect in the Tuesday night standoff, Jeffery Lee Adair, 48, of Haleyville, is loaded into an ambulance after surrendering.

Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller, far left, along with several other members of law enforcement and other first responders stand guard as the suspect in the Tuesday night standoff, Jeffery Lee Adair, 48, of Haleyville, is loaded into an ambulance after surrendering.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - Law enforcement and first responders from across a 50-mile area converged on a vehicle Tuesday night, Jan. 17, in a standoff/shootout situation after an armed motorist opened fire on officers while barricaded in his car.
Jeffery Lee Adair, 48, with an address listed of 301 Old Union Road, Haleyville, surrendered to authorities around 10 p.m., three hours after the initial standoff began, according to law enforcement agencies on the scene.

Two charged in Blue Moon Beverages theft

Luke Hendrix, co-owner of Blue Moon Beverages in Double Springs, shows where entry was made through the front door into the business.

Luke Hendrix, co-owner of Blue Moon Beverages in Double Springs, shows where entry was made through the front door into the business.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The man, who broke into Blue Moon Beverages and stole the safe, as well as his accomplice, who drove the getaway vehicle, have each been charged in connection with the early morning incident on Saturday, Aug. 27.

Police chief asks for additional equipment in light of national mass shootings

Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller presents concerns for the need of more protective equipment, in the wake of a resurgence of mass shootings across the nation. Shown listening is Mayor Elmo Robinson. Seated beside Chief Miller is Winston County Circuit Clerk J.D. Snoddy.

Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller presents concerns for the need of more protective equipment, in the wake of a resurgence of mass shootings across the nation. Shown listening is Mayor Elmo Robinson. Seated beside Chief Miller is Winston County Circuit Clerk J.D. Snoddy.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A high number of mass shootings throughout the nation so far this year prompted Double Springs Police Chief Kim Miller to make a special request for more equipment, including one particular item, in case a local mass casualty incident occurs.
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