The Fraternal Order of Police Free State of Winston Lodge #51, held a memorial service for the Fallen Officers of Winston County along with the dedication a new monument in their honor May 13,  on the steps of the courthouse. The Master of Ceremonies was Judge Bobby Aderholt with speakers  U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt and Alabama Representative Tim Wadsworth.

Ashton Steele, 15, a Winston County High student was selected as the Miss 9-1-1- at the Haleyville Rotary Club Miss 9-1-1 pageant was held Saturday afternoon at the HES auditorium. She will be part of the 9-1-1 festivities on May 2-3 downtown Haleyville. The pageant was a fundraiser for the Rotary Club Toys for Kids Program. The Rotary Club thanks all the participants and sponsors who helped make the event a great success.

A single-vehicle crash at 9:20 a.m. today, May 13, has claimed the life of a Lynn woman.  Lydia Lenae Wilson, 44, was killed when the 2012 Toyota Camry she was driving left the roadway and overturned. Wilson, who was not using a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Winston County 59, two miles south of Lynn.  Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.

The Haleyville High Lions baseball team lost the first game 2-1 and won the second game of a double header 6-5 Thursday against Madison Academy. The third game of the state playoffs to determine which team goes to the state finals next week is scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the Haleyville High baseball field. In anticipation of the high traffic flow for that game, the Haleyville Schools will dismiss early at 2 p.m. today.

1^st Annual Miss 9-1-1 Beauty Pageant

May 13, 2017                2:00pm

Haleyville Elementary School

All proceeds benefit

Haleyville Rotary Club Toys for Kids

Applications available at following locations:

State Farm, Todd Barton office

Traders & Farmers Bank, Main office

Students may pick up in School office

Age groups 0-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-11; 12-14 and 15-18

$25.00 Entry Fee

An additional $5.00 will apply if providing a photo for the most photogenic award

Deadline to sign up April 24, 2017

Contact: Katrina Wray 205-486-2776

Congressman Robert Aderholt along with the owners of Exxel Outdoors and Walmart representatives toured the sleeping bag factory in Haleyville Tuesday. The purpose of the visit was to promote American made products sold by Walmart. See photos and story on Al.com HERE.

The HHS golf team won Monday in the state playoffs at the Arrowhead Country Club in Montgomery and has advanced to the finals in Auburn on Monday and Tuesday. Congratulations to Coach Dusty Ball and the team of great golfers Reid Haughton, Rob Richards, Jack Lawson, J.B. Miller, Colton Russell and Eli Brannon.