Some Winston County roads upgrades from impassable to hazardous
WINSTON COUNTY - The following road update is from the Winston County Commission:
Winston County Commission
County roads still deemed impassable today
WINSTON COUNTY - As of Wednesday morning, January 17, all Winston County roads were still deemed impassable, according to the Winston County Commission.
"We are just as anxious for this weather to break as anyone else, but with sub-freezing temperatures this morning and throughout most of the day today, we’re still deeming Winston County Roads impassable for right now," Winston County Commissioner for District 1 Rutger Hyche posted on his Facebook page.
Help sought for dangerous intersection
Large trucks are being discouraged from using County Road 62 at Highway 13, due to the dangerous slope and limited visibility.
DELMAR - A railroad crossing at County Roads 62 and 3505 has proven dangerous for motorists, especially larger trucks that turn into the opposite lane of Highway 13 in order to navigate their heavy loads.
County passes FY24 budget amid concerns over sanitation shortfalls
- The only area where cash is not on hand to cover higher expenditures than revenues when it comes to Winston County governmental agencies is the sanitation department, with customers owing a half million dollars for garbage collection services.
Winston County Fall Cleanup Day October 21
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Commission - in coordination with the County Transfer Station in Haleyville, Pace Industries in Lynn and Hyche Landfill in Addison - has set Saturday, October 21, as the fall countywide cleanup day.
Commissioners give reasons why County Road 54 is still not fixed
The status of a restoration project for the collapsed section of County Road 54 near Haleyville is in limbo until county officials can decide on a cheaper route toward making repairs.
HALEYVILLE - Progress toward restoring County Road 54 near Haleyville after a large section of the road collapsed over a year has been very slow, due to a number of factors, the Winston County Commission told the Alabamian.
County lays out plans for new road projects
WINSTON COUNTY - Funds Winston County is receiving under the Rebuild Alabama program have paved the way for much needed improvements, to the tune of $1.4 million.
Candidates for county offices
Pictured here are those who made announcements of their planned candidacy for the March 5, 2024, Republican primary elections as well as State Representative Tim Wadsworth (back right), who was special speaker at the meeting. Back row, from left, J.D. Snoddy, circuit clerk; Heather Tucker, county school superintendent; Greg Densmore, school board, Double Springs district; Jeff Scott, county school superintendent; David Cummings, commission chairman; and Wadsworth. Front row, from left, Winston?County Republican Party Chairman Jerry Mobley; Sheila Moore, probate judge; Randy Lee, school board, Addison district; and Joey Boteler, school board, Lynn district.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Although the Republican primary election is not until March 5, excitement is already stirring in Winston County after candidates announced their intentions to run in such such key county races as school superintendent, board of education seats and commission chairman at the county Republican Party meeting, Monday night, Aug. 14.
Commission approves new roofs for Extension Service and Little Rock Building
Winston County Extension Service Coordinator Zack Brannon shows where ceiing tiles have been removed due to leaks and garbage cans are being used to collect rain.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Leaking roofs have resulted in damage at both the Winston County Extension Office and the Little Rock Building, prompting the Winston County Commission to approve roofing projects for both after an extensive review of the bids.
Poor road conditions near Smith Lake discussed
Tilden Dillard shows extreme road damage in the area of County Road 3135 off Old Arley Road.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The deteriorating condition of County Road 3146 and nearby roadways in Houston have again surfaced at a Winston County Commission meeting, where a resident requested the commission pay for damage to a vehicle.