A vehicle chase started at approximately 12:30 p.m. today on County Highway 114 in Marion County. Bear Creek Police Officer Jonathan Oliver on his way to assist a Marion County Deputy on a different call, witnessed a Dodge pickup weaving in the road, then doing donuts in a field. He stopped the vehicle and as he approached the vehicle on foot, it sped away. Oliver gave chase and called for assistance from other law enforcement officers.

The chase went through much of western Marion County ending in a crash on County Highway 6 between Bear Creek and Hackleburg. The 2003 Dodge Dakota pickup left the road and crashed into a pine tree. The driver, Cody Noble, 25, a native of Bear Creek was arrested at the scene. The charges against him include possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, attempt to elude, criminal mischief 3rd, and reckless endangerment. A female passenger suffered a bloody nose but otherwise appeared to be in good condition. Charges against Noble will be in an updated story.

Other agencies assisting included the Haleyville and Hacleburg Police Departments and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was investigated by an Alabama State Trooper.

On January 2, 2018, Jessica Lee Ann Hamby left her residence and has not returned.  Her direction of travel is unknown at this time.

Her family is concerned about her safety and well-being. Hamby, a mother of three, is 24 years old. She is 5’2, 125 lbs. with multiple tattoos on her arms and hands.

If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Jessica Lee Ann Hamby, please contact the Haleyville Police Department at (205) 486-5201, The State Bureau of Investigation at (256) 436-1344 or the 25th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office at (205) 921-7403.  Currently, there is a multi-agency investigation into Hamby’s disappearance, but no other details are available at this time. – ALEA

The Haleyville Center of Technology and the HHS 2018 Senior Class

The 41st Annual Leo’s Loveliest Sr. Div, Saturday, March 3, 2018

Mallory Rushing

Miss Leo’s Loveliest Senior Division 2018

Miss Photogenic

Ashton McCullar

Leo’s Loveliest Alternates

Kalley Stevens (4), Kayleigh White (2), Megan Smith (1), Lauren Watkins (3)

The Haleyville Center of Technology and the HHS 2018 Senior Class

The 41st Annual Leo’s Loveliest Junior Division, Friday, March 2, 2018

Macie Grace Palmer

Junior Leo’s Loveliest and Miss Photogenic

 Leo’s Loveliest Alternates

Kaitlyn Burleson (4), Kirsten Stevens(1), Emma Elkins(2), Macy Seymour(3)

The following is from the Haleyville City Schools FaceBook post which you may not have seen since not everyone is on FB.

“Yesterday the administration at Haleyville City Schools was notified of an inappropriate Instagram post that was made by 2 of our HHS students. This post was of a threatening nature to schools. Once notified, these 2 students were removed from HHS by the Haleyville Police Department in conjunction with our juvenile authorities. The court systems are involved today. HCS, the City of Haleyville and County Officials take these types of threats seriously and the consequences are very serious. We encourage all of our students and parents to communicate with our administration if they have any questions, concerns or see any social media posts that make you uncomfortable. Safety is a top priority and we will do everything in our power to protect our children. If you have questions or concerns about this situation, please contact your school administration.”

In 2016 the Quad Cities Trooper Post investigated a total of 31 traffic crash fatalities. Of these 31 fatalities 17 drivers and passengers were not wearing seatbelts and of these 17 fatalities, 12 victims were ejected from the vehicle. Of the 31 crash fatalities investigated 16 were one-vehicle crashes.

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The Haleyville Board of Education met Tuesday with one of the longest agendas on record. The Board approved the financial statements and expenditures for January in the amount of $1,280,316.37. Other items approved included members to serve on the textbook committee, the State-Adopted textbook list, summer school, tutoring services, sports schedules, amendments to the Administration Policy Program, the 2018-2019 school calendar, and several other items. Five use of facilities, nine field trips, and twelve fundraisers were approved. Several students were recognized for outstanding achievement and leadership. Click below for photos of presentations.

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Keeping the Lakeland Community Hospital open has been the main objective of both the City of Haleyville and Winston County. In order to fund the hospital the City passed a one-cent sales tax and on Monday, February 26, the Winston County Commission voted to impose an additional 2-mill ad valorem tax on property owners in the county. This is actually a reinstatement of a tax for the hospital which was in place when it was a county-owned hospital before the purchase by Caraway. The original tax was for 4 mills.

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The Phillips She Bears defeated Linden 75-46 Monday at the BJCC Legacy Arena. Phillips will now face Spring Garden on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the 1-A State Championship finals! Good luck girls!