Double Springs

Flawless audit for Winston School Board

The Winston County Board of Education hears the good news that no findings or discrepancies were found in an audit of their system for 2023-2024. Shown from left, Board Members Randy Lee and Kristen McCay, Chief School Financial Officer Morgan Blankenship, Board President Joey Boteler, Superintendent Jeff Scott and Board Members Greg Densmore and Mark Finley.

The Winston County Board of Education hears the good news that no findings or discrepancies were found in an audit of their system for 2023-2024. Shown from left, Board Members Randy Lee and Kristen McCay, Chief School Financial Officer Morgan Blankenship, Board President Joey Boteler, Superintendent Jeff Scott and Board Members Greg Densmore and Mark Finley.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Good news came to the Winston County Board of Education, at their Monday, April 28, meeting, when they received a “materially correct” audit report, meaning no financial discrepancies were found by the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts.

Double Springs FD no longer running medical calls in Black Pond

The Double Springs Town Council unanimously approves a letter provided by the Double Springs Fire Department discontinuing medical calls to Black Pond. Clockwise from bottom left, Mayor Elmo Robinson, council member Hobby Walker, Attorney Jeff Mobley, council members Tim Cockrell, Adam Veal, Andy McSpadden and Brittney Tucker and Town Clerk Whittney Courington.

The Double Springs Town Council unanimously approves a letter provided by the Double Springs Fire Department discontinuing medical calls to Black Pond. Clockwise from bottom left, Mayor Elmo Robinson, council member Hobby Walker, Attorney Jeff Mobley, council members Tim Cockrell, Adam Veal, Andy McSpadden and Brittney Tucker and Town Clerk Whittney Courington.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A letter from the Double Springs Fire Department stating they would discontinue medical calls in the Black Pond community effective March 12, was unanimously approved by the town council at their regular meeting Monday, March 10.

Haleyville man captures heavenly image in Double Springs sky

Rickie Carter, of Haleyville, captured the above image with his cell phone of what appears to be a figure in the eastern sky of Double Springs at daybreak February 18. For Carter and many others who have seen the image, the figure within the circle reminds them of Jesus. (Courtesy photo)

Rickie Carter, of Haleyville, captured the above image with his cell phone of what appears to be a figure in the eastern sky of Double Springs at daybreak February 18. For Carter and many others who have seen the image, the figure within the circle reminds them of Jesus. (Courtesy photo)
Rickie Carter, of Haleyville, was at his job in Double Springs early Tuesday morning, February 18, when he saw an amazing sight in the eastern sky.

Lodging tax vote brings out residents

From left, Rutger Hyche, Winston County district 1 commissioner, Roger Hayes, Winston County district 2 commissioner and Commission Chairman David Cummings.

From left, Rutger Hyche, Winston County district 1 commissioner, Roger Hayes, Winston County district 2 commissioner and Commission Chairman David Cummings.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - After considering several amendments related to how the proposed Winston County lodging tax would be divided to benefit various entities, the vote on the first draft proposed by District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche failed after a lack of second.

Double Springs City Council questions Snoddy over Looney’s

J.D. Snoddy, president of the Winston County Arts Council, which owns Looney’s Amphitheater and Cultural Center, addresses the Double Springs council about the ongoing renovations and the need for funding. Shown at left is Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson. Also shown is retired police chief Kim Miller.

J.D. Snoddy, president of the Winston County Arts Council, which owns Looney’s Amphitheater and Cultural Center, addresses the Double Springs council about the ongoing renovations and the need for funding. Shown at left is Double Springs Mayor Elmo Robinson. Also shown is retired police chief Kim Miller.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Questions in funding arose from the Double Springs Town Council concerning donations they had made and were being asked to make, to support the Looney’s Amphitheater Complex in the Lakeshore area.

Public hearing on proposed lodging tax brings out concerned residents

Benjamin Grizzell. standing, owner of Smith Lake Rentals and Sales, addresses the Winston County Commission with concerns about the proposed lodging tax. At left is Commission Attorney Jeff Mobley. At right is George Gibson, Karen and Charlie White, who also spoke out with concerns.

Benjamin Grizzell. standing, owner of Smith Lake Rentals and Sales, addresses the Winston County Commission with concerns about the proposed lodging tax. At left is Commission Attorney Jeff Mobley. At right is George Gibson, Karen and Charlie White, who also spoke out with concerns.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A week before a special-called Winston County Commission meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed lodging tax, residents spoke out Monday, Feb. 10, voicing concerns over the tax and urging commissioners to rethink the issue.
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