Winston EMA

Residents urged to sign up for RAVE

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 9:13:36 AM

WINSTON COUNTY - The tragedy of young Sarah Marsh, an Alabama resident swept away along with others during the flood at Camp Mystic in Texas last year, has prompted Governor Kay Ivey to unify counties across the state in how they send and receive emergency communications.

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Home destroyed in storm

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 9:10:12 AM

Lonnie and Clyda Garrison stand in front of what’s left of their home after a storm Saturday afternoon, July 18, sent a large tree crashing into it.

ASHRIDGE - Lonnie and Clyda Garrison are needing assistance after losing their home during storms Saturday afternoon, July 18.

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Potential hazmat situation on Highway 13 in Haleyville Tuesday morning

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 3:23:23 PM

Members of the Haleyville Fire Department, suited up in protective gear, wash off a transport truck that was hauling animal by-products on Highway 13 when it lost a portion of its load Tuesday morning.

HALEYVILLE - A trip through Haleyville during the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 8, turned into a potentially hazardous situation for a Pilgrim's Pride transport service driver, but the quick action and training of first responders kept the situation from becoming too serious.

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Free weather radios to be given away in Double Springs

Monday, March 28, 2022 - 5:00:45 PM

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The public is urged to come to the Double Springs Municipal Building on Monday, April 11, beginning at 2 p.m. to pick up Midland weather alert radios on a first come, first served basis.