Delinquency Means Arrest

The Winston County Sanitation Department has announced that arrest warrants will be issued for persons with deliquent accounts beginning June 15. To avoid prosecution, deliquent accounts must be paid by June 1. For additional information, contact the department at (205) 489-2909.

Published Friday, May 18, 2012, 12:00 AM; Updated Friday, May 18, 2012, 12:00 AM

Toybowl Registration

The Haleyville Cardinal Toybowl cheerleader and football registration is Saturday, May 19, 9:30 AM until 2:00 PM in front of the Haleyville High School football field.

The registration fees are as follows: cheerleaders $25, cheer uniforms will be paid in two payments at a later date; and, football $50, everything but cleats furnished. Age range is 5-  to 12-years old, must be 5 by August 1. Bring a copy of the child's birth certificate and a recent picture. Cheerleading/football does not start until August. Early registrations are necessary so uniforms and equipment can be ordered. Payment planss on uniforms and/or registration are available.

For more information please contact Daniel or Vickie Adair at 486-7614, or Angela Egres at 269-0786. This is not a school sport, so do not contact the school.

Published Thursday, May 17, 2012, 12:05 PM; Updated Thursday, May 17, 2012, 12:05 PM

Red-White Scrimmage

The HHS Lions will have a Red-White football scrimmageThursday, May 17, 6 PM. Varsity will play three, eight-minute quarters and junior varsity will play a 10-minute quarter. There will be no kicking game. Admission is $5 each for all ages. Concessions will be available.

Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:05 AM; Updated Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:05 AM

HHS Band Banquet

The HHS Band Banquet was recently held and here are the band awards:

Outstanding Band Underclassmen: Kyla Bridges, Eli Head, Michael Thompson, Josh Aderholt, Brandon Thrasher and Austin Ingle;

Outstanding Band Students: Justin Holloway, Courtney Jones, Ashley Adamson, Haley Finelli, Jacob Alexander and Zach Aderholt;

Leadership Awards: Leigha Edwards, Anthony Finelli, Marshall Burrell, Ana Bagwell and Alex Waldner;

All-State Band: Justin Holloway, Middle School; Courtney Jones, Blue Band; Haley Finelli, Blue Band; Jacob Bowman, Blue Band; Zach Aderholt, White Band; Amber Edwards, White Band; and, John Cagle, Red Band; 

Band Plaques: Most Improved – Josh Adamson; Most Dedicated – Amber Edwards; Most Outstanding Auxiliary -- Leah Tyson; Most Outstanding Senior – Jacob Bowman; and Best Musician – John Cagle.

Senior Awards will be announced at Senior Awards Night.

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Published Monday, May 14, 2012, 10:05 AM; Updated Monday, May 14, 2012, 11:33 AM

Lady Lions Advance to State Tournament

The Haleyville Lady Lions fell one game short of the AHSAA North Central Region championship Friday and Saturday, but their runner-up finish sends them to the AHSAA State Tournament.

The Haleyville Lady Lions won both their games Friday: St. Clair, 4-0; Springfield, 1-0 in the North Central Regional Tournament at Vestavia High in Birmingham. The Lady Lions were defeated by Cherokee County, (Center, AL) early Saturday morning, 5-0, then won against Springfield, 8-4.. Cherokee County defeated the Lions in their second engagement, 10-5, making Cherokee County the North Central champions.

They play in the State Tournament at Lagoon Park in Montgomery, starting Friday, May 18, Noon, against Alabama Christian.

Coach Kelly Rushing stated he was proud of the girls and looking forward to going to play in the state tournament. The HHS seniors left Saturday morning for their annual educational trip to Washington and New York. What about seniors having to chose between the trip and playing in the state tournament he was asked. "Not a problem, this year, we have no seniors on our team," Coach Kelly Rushing explained. 

Published Sunday, May 13, 2012, 6:23 PM; Updated Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 6:04 PM