Friday, August 24 -A driver from Mississippi entering Highway 195 across from Walmart caught the air hose for the emergency trailer brakes between the 53-foot trailer and the mud flap holder on his tractor. That immediately brought the truck to a halt, because it won’t move without it being connected. Haleyville Police officers diverted traffic through the parking lot and in front of Hardees, A wrecker was called, the trailer was dropped, disconnected and lulled to a parking area. The highway was reopened without further delay.

The unidentified driver stated he was driving a truck because as a degreed musician, music, so far, just did not provide the income he needed to live. He also said he hated rap but loved jazz and soul music. Elvis also drove a truck across Mississippi also.

Friday, August 24, a 9-1-1 phone call from a neighbor reporting a house fire just off Highway 129, just west of Haleyville was answered within 10 minutes.  A fire truck and firemen from the newly formed Craft Volunteer Fire Department, located on Thorn Hill Road, quickly arrived and called for help from Haleyville and Bear Creek. Pumper/tankers and firemen from both soon arrived, however, the mobile home, with additional add-ons was completely engulfed in intense flames and on the ground. The house reportedly belonged to Willy Dale Snider and had been occupied by his son Jason. No one was home at the time of the fire and the house was a total loss. The cause of the fire is unknown. CLICK BELOW FOR MORE PHOTOS Continue reading

A Chevy pickup which had been reported stolen in Phil Campbell on Monday was seen early Wednesday morning, August 22 in Haleyville by a friend of the owner. He followed the pickup to McDonald’s and then reported it to the Haleyville Police. Haleyville Policeman Brian Vickery followed the vehicle and made a stop on Highway 195. After confirming it was a stolen vehicle, Officer Vickery placed the driver, Chelsi Lynn Lawler under arrest and searched inside and found debit cards which had been reported stolen earlier that morning from vehicles in the Lakeland Hospital parking lot.

According to unconfirmed reports, two and perhaps as many as four vehicles had been burglarized around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at Lakeland. After Chelsi was incarcerated in the Winston County Jail, she gave permission to Investigators to search her home in Bear Creek. Three Franklin County Investigators, Bear Creek Police Chief Shane Whitten, and HPD Officer Vickery went to her mobile home and found upwards of 50 items, most all had been reported stolen. Some of the items were 2 big screen TVs, DVD players, Play Stations, wheel rims, and numerous other items including 2 shotguns and 4 pistols.

Of the 6 guns, 1 shotgun and 2 pistols had been reported stolen. Assumed stolen, but no report filed was a 12 gauge shotgun and one 40 and one 45 cal pistol. If you think these guns may belong to you, or someone you know, please contact Bear Creek Police Chief Shane Whitten through the Haleyville Police Dispatcher at the Haleyville City Hall.

Haleyville City Board of Education announces the first budget hearing for the Haleyville School System 2019 fiscal year.  The hearing will be August 28, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the Pride Room at Haleyville HighNotice of Budget Hearing, located at 2001 20th Street,  Haleyville,  Alabama  35565.  The meeting is open to the public.

Tickets are available from students at all three schools. Money goes back to the schools. 

The Haleyville City Council met Monday with all members present. The Council approved the general operation bills and purchase orders for July in the amount of $465,122.20.

The Council accepted the resignation of Haleyville Police Officer Austin Lewis who is now employed as a Bear Creek policeman. Eddie Collins was hired as a Haleyville Police Office. Collins has been a Haleyville Policeman before and has been working as a Winston County Deputy Sheriff.

An agreement was made for $2,000 for an individual to study the type animals found at the Haleyville Airport pursuit to Federal Aviation Regulations per a request from City Engineer, Calvin Cassady.

Glenn Roberts was appointed to the Housing Authority Board. The Council discussed advertising for a Fire Chief, but no action was taken.

In order to pave some city streets while the weather was still warm, the council discussed and approved a $150,000 revolving loan from the North Alabama Council of Local Governments (NACOLG).

The next meeting of the Haleyville City Council will be on Tuesday, September 4th, instead of Monday the 3rd due to the Labor Day Holiday.

The City of Haleyville purchased two new police cars which were delivered and have been waiting a few weeks for the installation of all the equipment and accessories necessary to make them look and work like a police car. Decal markings, lights, radios and other equipment will be installed by Fleet Safety,  a national company with a facility located in Birmingham. According to Haleyville Police Chief, Kyle Reogas, Fleet Safety has a serious backlog of installations and it was decided the new cars would wait their turn in the City Hall parking lot.

This historic landmark is celebrating it’s 100th birthday this year! As part of the Double Springs City Fest festivities the curators of this landmark, The Double Springs Study Club, will be hosting a reception inside “The Little Old Rock Building” in its honor. So, while you are out enjoying the sights and sounds of City Fest, be sure to drop by and celebrate some history too!

The Double Springs City Fest is September 8 from 10 am-10pm, There will be vendors, Car/Toys Show, Bands, activities and much more. People can like our facebook page Community Unity Double Springs to download a vendor form or contact April Flake 205-2720448 with any questions.

The City of Haleyville is now accepting applications for a Police Secretary.

Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must have a working knowledge of computers, office practices, and procedures. Must have the ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work. Must be able to effectively communicate with the public and other employees in a professional manner.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. August 29, 2018.  Applicants may obtain an application from the Haleyville City Hall.     ADA/EOE

The HHS football schedule for this year starts with an away game at Winfield. The first home game is the second game against Central of Florence. The games with (*) means they are regional games. All games will be broadcast live each Friday night on Paradise 92.7 with Butch Foster and Craig  Wakefield.