Today the U.S. Supreme Court denied the appeal of Tommy Arthur and once again a date can be set for his execution. This will be the 8th time he as been set for execution following seven times set then later stayed. Three different trials found him guilty of a 1982 murder-for-hire of Troy Wicker in the Shoals. At the time Arthur was on work release while serving a sentence for having killed his sister-in-law at a business in Bear Creek.

In a second meeting at the Craft Community Center on Thorn Hill Road Monday night February 20, local residents again gathered for the purpose of forming a fire department to serve the eastern part of Marion County. The area includes Thorn Hill Road, Highway 129 and Marion County Highway 48 and rural areas off those roads. Historically most of this area has been served by Haleyville with a fee charged to all residents and businesses outside the Haleyville City limits. In November, a 3% tax was approved for Marion County with the money designated specifically for fire departments in Marion County. To pay the tax and the fee would have been the same as paying twice for the same thing. The decision was made by the residents and Marion County to build a new volunteer fire station and provide fire protection and use Haleyville and surrounding fire departments as a back-up under the mutual-aid agreement.

At the meeting Monday night, the first board was elected. The board held a short meeting after the general meeting and elected a board chairman. The board will meet again and adopt by-laws, select a fire chief and assistant fire chief and begin the process of acquiring a building, fire trucks and equipment and seek volunteers. Training of new firemen will be done by the Haleyville Fire Department.

Plans for the new proposed station will be next to the Craft Community Center on Thorn Hill Road and will be called the Craft Volunteer Fire Department.

Board members pictured below include Chairman David Crane, Karen Hulsey, Jonathan Chambers, Scott Ward and David Fowler.

A 250-pound man in his 50’s from Jackson, MS, who injured his leg while hiking in the Bankhead Forest Sunday was successfully brought out by rescue crews about 10 a.m. Monday morning. According to Lawrence County EMA director Johnny Cantrell, the man was six or more miles back in the woods when the accident occurred. He was hiking with others at the time and was unable to make it out on his own. Several rescuers from Moulton, Pebble, and Haleyville staging from the Thompson Creek Trail Head used a Stokes basket to bring the man out.

The Haleyville Lady Lions basketball team made it to Hanceville Saturday for the state sub-regional playoffs but lost 78-42. That ends the season for the HHS girls who had a great run this year.

The Phillips High Girls basketball team defeated Holy Spirit Catholic 63-43 and will continue in the state semi-finals game against R.A. Hubbard on Monday, February 27. Good luck to the Phillips High Girls Basketball team in their quest for the state championship.

A two-vehicle crash at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, has claimed two lives.  Jeffrey Morris Brasher, 50, of Bankston was killed when the 2006 Ford pickup he was driving collided with a 2004 Chevrolet pickup driven by Austin Blaine Brasher, 22, also of Bankston. Jeffrey Brasher, who was not using a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Austin Brasher, who was also not using a seat belt, was transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham where he died at 9:18 a.m.  The drivers were father and son. According to family members, Mr. Brasher was leaving for work where he delivered bread and the son was coming home from a ball tournament and reportedly had been drinking. The crash occurred on Fayette County 49, one mile west of Winfield.  A preliminary investigation has indicated that alcohol was a factor in the crash.  Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.

Senior Trooper Johnathan Appling.  ALEA & HBTV.us

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center for Haleyville and surrounding areas

Positions are available for responsible, caring, self-motivated individuals as entry-level staff providing supervision, care, and assistance to individuals residing in community residential settings.

Eligible applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and must have a valid driver license with an insurable driving record.

• Full Time and Part Time Positions Available
• Flexible work schedules
• State Retirement
• Premium pay for working Christmas Holiday
• Optional Life Insurance Available
• Minimum starting pay $8.00/hr. and up to .50/hr. increase after 6 months
• Opportunities for advancement available

Full-Time Positions also provide the following benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Affordable Single Coverage Medical Insurance
• Optional Family Medical Insurance Optional Dental Insurance
• Optional Aflac Insurance Policies
• Long Term Disability

Apply in person M-F  8-5pm at the NWAMHC I.D. Services office located at 2551 6^th Avenue, Haleyville, AL in Oak Tree Plaza. EOE

The Haleyville Lady Lions basketball team defeated Dora in a close game 60-58 on the Lions home court. Natalie Epperson had 25 points and 17 rebounds. Anna Godsey had 15 points and Kelly Banks scored 10 points. The win Monday night advances the Lady Lions to the Northwest Alabama semi-finals at Hanceville this Saturday morning at 9 a.m. against Deshler. You can hear that game Saturday live on Paradise 92.7 with Craig Wakefield and David Albright.

Tuesday the HHS Lions Varsity Boys Basketball team was defeated by Cordova 74-72. That game ended an otherwise geat season for the team.

When communities have access to high-speed Internet, they can unleash new economic opportunities that strengthen businesses, expand access to jobs, and revitalize downtowns.

 The City of Haleyville hopes to achieve this vision—and you’re invited to take part in the brainstorming process. Please join us on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. for a public meeting at the Haleyville City Hall.

 This meeting will strategize ways for the City of Haleyville residents, businesses, and regional partners to implement and make the most of your high-speed Internet access. Come provide input and share your ideas with City community leaders. Representatives from Smart Growth America—national experts in community development—will also be present to answer your questions and provide insight into success stories from around the country.

Cool & Connected, a planning assistance program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service, EPA’s Office of Sustainable Communities, and the Appalachian Regional Commission, helps small towns use broadband service to revitalize their main streets and promote economic development

Thursday night the Haleyville High Lady Lions basketball team won the Area Championship by defeating Winfield 43-40. The Lady Lions will continue their quest for the state championship by playing Dora tonight in a home game at the HHS gym. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. Tomorrow night, the HHS Lions Varsity Boys Basketball team will play Cordova at Cordova after losing to Fayette last Thursday night 59-43. Play-by-play of both games can be heard on Paradise 92.7 with Craig Wakefield and David Albright tonight and Tuesday night starting just before 7.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Park & Recreation Concession Worker (Seasonal)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Total hours cannot exceed 20 hours per week.  Must be flexible with a fluctuating work schedule.  Work hours are mostly nights and weekends.  Duties will include working ballgames, concessions, food prep, including grilling.  Janitorial maintenance involved. 

Applications may be picked up at the Park & Recreation office at the Neighborhood Facility Building, 1205 10^th Avenue, Haleyville, AL. For more information call Joel Sherrill at 205-486-3532. Closing date for accepting applications is February 17, 2017, at 5:00 P.M.   E.O.E. – A.D.O.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Park & Recreation Grounds Keeper/Maintenance (Full-time position)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Must be physically fit and able to perform strenuous work in all types of weather.  Must able to operate a lawnmower, weed eater, and other equipment as needed. Work hours may include weekend work. Must have a valid AL Driver’s License and be over 18 years of age.

Applications may be picked up at the Park & Recreation office at the Neighborhood Facility Building, 1205 10^th Avenue, Haleyville, AL. Call Joel Sherrill at 205-486-3532 for more information. Closing date for accepting applications is February 17, 2017, at 5:00 P.M.   E.O.E. – A.D.O.