The Haleyville City Council met Monday evening with Jonathan Bennett and Royce Benefield absent. The two items on the agenda were approved including the general operation bills and purchase orders for March in the amount of$522,786.69 and the purchase of 12 bullet-proof vests for the Police Department. The vests total cost was $9,600 but with a 50/50 grant, the city’s obligation was only $4,800.

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 7, 5:30 p.m. at the Haleyville City Hall.

POSITION AVAILABLE: (SEASONAL) STREET DEPARTMENT

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Must be physically fit and able to perform strenuous work (weed eating, heavy lifting, etc.) in all types of weather.  Must have a valid AL Drivers License and be over 18 years of age.

This is a temporary Seasonal position with a wage of $9.50 per hour. Applications may be picked up at the Haleyville City Hall or the Street & Sanitation Shop at 1204 10^th Avenue, AL 35565.     E.O.E. – A.D

Fire destroyed a home in a park on Winston County Road 3418 late Saturday afternoon as members of the Pebble, Ashridge, and Haleyville Fire Departments fought to put the fire out in a steady rain. Wendy Brock was home at the time of the fire and said she was in the back when she heard a loud pop. When she went to see what it was, she found heavy smoke coming from an area which had an electric space heater. She stated the heater was plugged in, but not turned on. She got of the house, a call to 9-1-1 was made then she re-entered in order to get her 7 dogs out which she successfully did. The house and contents were a total loss. Wendy stated she had relatives nearby she could stay with, but she needed to find a place for her dogs.

Baylie Sims and Scott McAlpine

1st Alternates, Benjamin Lowman andClaire Newel, Baylie, and Scott,

2nd Alternates, Kayleigh White and Nick Sadler

The Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Chorale will hold a free Spring Concert Tour beginning Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Corinth Heights Baptist Church in Haleyville.

The NW-SCC Chorale will perform a wide variety of music including classical, jazz, and spiritual. The group will make three Sunday appearances during the month of April.

• April 15, 2018, at Corinth Heights Baptist Church, 4070 Dime Rd Haleyville, Ala. 35565, at 3 p.m.

• April 22, 2018, at New Zion Baptist Church, 1468 Co Rd 129 Russellville, Ala. 35654 (located in Lawrence County, near Hatton), at 6 p.m.

• April 29, 2018, at First United Methodist Church, 311 North Jackson Ave. Russellville, Ala. 35653, at 3 p.m.

The NW-SCC Chorale is directed by Jeff McAlister. Admission is free.

NW-SCC Chorale (members and hometowns):

Lauren Allen – Haleyville

Bekkah Church – Russellville

Allie Harris – Haleyville

Nate Harris – Double Springs

Devan Hulsey – Natural Bridge

Zeke Lowery – Russellville

Olivia Martinez – Double Springs

Jacob Patterson – Double Springs

Tommy Quinn – Hackleburg

Regan Roberts – Mt. Hope

Lindsey Shotts – Hamilton

Cody Wakefield – Lynn

At the Alabama Community College System board of trustees meeting on Tuesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the selection of Dr. Glenda Colagross as president of Northwest-Shoals Community College.

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Schedule for Friday, April 13
Public Viewing 4-6pm
Senior Leadout & Havala 7:30pm
Prom 8pm-12am

Because of the possibility of rain and thunderstorms Saturday evening, the HHS Prom has been rescheduled for Friday. 

The Double Springs Study Club proudly presents the photography of Bill Snoddy. This exhibition is open daily through this Wednesday, April 11, from 12 to 5 each day. The free exhibit features the photo work of Snoddy capturing the beauty of Winston County as well as subjects and scenes over a lifetime of travel.

Bill is a native of Winston County and a retired NASA engineer. His framed photos and published books of photos will captivate you in this free exhibit at the Little Rock Building across from the Winston County Courthouse and next to the Courthouse Annex. Its worth the drive to see his fascinating collection of photos.

The Winston County Republican Party held the Ronald Reagan Dinner Friday night, April 6 at the Double Springs City Hall auditorium. Bobby Horton and Three on a String provided musical entertainment during the dinner from Banks BBQ. The full house then heard from all the Republican candidates who are running for the many state and local political offices this year. The primary election will be on Tuesday, June 5.

John Merrill, Alabama Secretary of State, urged everyone to vote in in the upcoming primary and in every election.

The annual Civitan BBQ dinner and auction will be this Saturday, April 7 with the BBQ dinner served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the Slaughter Fellowship Hall (First Methodist Church on 9th Avenue). The dinner will be delicious BBQ, chips, beans, slaw, a drink and a desert. Cost is $7.50. The auction will start at 6.

Hundreds of new items will be auctioned, including tires, mattresses, furniture and much more. Proceeds from the dinner and auction will benefit the Winston/Marion ARC. If you already have plans for dinner, come to the auction for free at 6.