Lynn

Firefighters association supports efforts to bring additional ambulance service into east Winston County

LYNN - The Winston County Firefighters Association voted in favor of Arley, Helicon and Addison fire departments continuing their efforts to bring an additional ambulance service into their communities at its monthly meeting at the Lynn Volunteer Fire Department...

Recent business of the Lynn Town Council

LYNN - Those getting copies of reports or photos from Lynn Police Department will now pay a fee, after the Lynn Town Council passed a resolution to that effect at the request of Police Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick in October.

In other news, some Lynn residents will be able to sign up for Charter internet, phone, TV and mobile services at some point...

Winston Sheriff's Office discovers pounds of drugs after accidental shooting


Winston County Sheriff Horace Moore and his deputies display the large amount of drugs, paraphernalia and guns found in Lynn after an accidental shooting. From left, Chief Deputy Caleb Snoddy, Sergeant Josh Bennett, Moore and Sheriff's Office Investigator Jacob Eward.
LYNN - A Haleyville man is actively being sought by multiple law enforcement agencies on numerous drug-related charges after authorities responded to a shooting call to find pounds of meth and marijuana along with Fentanyl stashed in his vehicle.

Lynn Cemetery needs volunteers and donations


Righting leaning or sinking tombstones, like some of the ones pictured here, is some of the work needed in Lynn Cemetery.
WINSTON COUNTY - More people who own plots or have loved ones buried in Lynn Cemetery, located off Long Street, need to help with the cemetery’s upkeep, according to Terry Fry and Neal Rose, members of the cemetery fund committee.

No bank branch for Lynn any time soon

LYNN - The town of Lynn is unlikely to have its own bank branch, Mayor Earl Gilbert reported to the Lynn City Council at its meeting, Monday, June 27, after meeting with representatives of PeoplesTrust Bank of Hamilton.
“We talked to them about opening a bank in Lynn, but they just couldn’t do it,” said Town Clerk Marcia Manasco.

Black new Lynn High principal


Officials welcome Annah Black on board as the new principal of Lynn High School. From left, Joey Boteler, president of the Winston County Board of Education, Lynn Elementary Principal Brad Alsup; Black and Winston County Schools Superintendent Greg Pendley.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Annah Cagle Black, who served this past year as assistant Lynn High School principal, has been promoted to the role of principal, replacing Daniel Farris, who was moved to the central office during a recent meeting of the Winston County Board of Education.