• HHS Lions Win

    The Haleyville Lions defeated Fayette 52-43 Friday night to become the Area 11 champions. The next game is Tuesday night at home against West Limestone. The winner of that sub-regional game will advance to the Regional playoffs in Hanceville at Wallace State.

    Monday night, the Lady Lions will play Priceville at Priceville.

  • 9-1-1 Headliner

    Friday night, June 1, the headliner for the 9-1-1 concert downtown, Craig Morgan was announced by Brandon Norris for the 9-1-1 Festival. Other acts for the show will be posted here in the coming days. Make plans to attend and bring a friend.

    A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV host, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One of country music’s best-loved artists, Morgan thrills massive crowds with signature hits, including “Bonfire,” Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “International Harvester,” “This Ole Boy,” Wake Up Loving You” and the six week #1, “That’s What I Love About Sunday.” His newest album, A Whole Lot More To Me, released in June 2016, features singles “I’ll Be Home Soon” and “When I’m Gone.” Continue reading

  • Fire at Galley Restaurant

    A fire in the ceiling above the Galley Restaurant kitchen caused considerable damage, but the structure was saved with prompt action by the Haleyville Fire Department with help from the Delmar, Bear Creek, and Craft Fire Departments. The exact cause of the fire is unknown, however, a fire in the same area of the building several months ago was classified as an electrical fire.

  • HHS Basketball

    The Haleyville Lions Boys Basketball team defeated Hamilton Tuesday night and will advance to the area championship game Friday against Fayette at 7 PM. That game can be heard on Paradise 92.7 with David Albright and Craig Wakefield.

    The Haleyville Lions Girls Basketball team lost to Winfield Wednesday 56-38 in the Area Championship Tournament in Winfield. As a runner-up, Haleyville will still advance to the Regional Tournament.

  • Daryl Burt to be Sworn in as Circuit Judge

    Jimmy Daryl Burt will be sworn in as Circuit Judge for Winston and Marion Counties on Tuesday, February 13, 2:30 p.m. in the second-floor courtroom of the Marion County Courthouse.

    Daryl Burt was appointed by Governor Kay Ivey on February 1 to fill the position of retiring Judge John Bentley as Circuit Judge. He will serve until January 2021. In order to remain as judge, he will have to run and win an election in 2020. Burt has been a practicing attorney with the firm Atkinson, Atkinson, and Burt, LLC in Winfield.

  • Lady Lions Win Over Hamilton

    The Haleyville Lady Lions basketball team defeated Hamilton Monday night to advance to the area championship game Wednesday against Winfield. That game will begin at 3:30 and can be heard on Paradise 92.7. The Varsity boys will play Hamilton tonight in Fayette. The winner of that game will advance to the area finals.

  • Haleyville City Council

    The Haleyville City Council met Monday with Jonathan Bennett absent.

    The low bid for playground equipment for the sports complex was approved in the amount of $126,000 from Great Southern Recreation. Approval was made for the repairs of a garbage truck for $10,000. the Council approved the substitution of Exhibit A in the Haleyville/Winston County Healthcare Authority documents. The purchase of an automatic cardiac defibrillator for $1624.00 for the safe room was approved.

    Haleyville police officer Rodney Lewis was promoted to sergeant. The next scheduled Haleyville City Council meeting will be on Monday, February 19.

  • Miss 9-1-1

     

    Miss Victoria Roose was selected as Miss 9-1-1 for 2018 at the Rotary Club pageant Saturday afternoon, February 3.

    Victoria Roose, the daughter of Kim and Annette Roose, of McCalla, Alabama, is 23 years old. She has a bachelor of science in music. Her platform is Note To Self: Confidence Through Music.

    Victoria likes doing home improvement projects, crocheting, bargain hunting, cooking and listening to jazz classics. She is a member of the Pride of Dixie Marching Band, Tau Beta Sigma, UNA Studio Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Her future plans are to finish a bachelor’s in music and start a master’s in education to qualify for a career in elementary music with an interest in arts administration.

    Victoria received a $200 scholarship and will be the Miss 9-1-1 representative to the Miss Alabama pageant. Ten girls competed in four categories. Interview, talent, swimsuit and evening gown. The panel of judges also selected Meg McGuire as first runner-up and Madison Waid second runner-up. Victoria Roose also the winner of the talent portion. Selected by all the girls, Miss Cathrine Halloway was voted Miss Congeniality.

  • Miss 9-1-1 Pageant Saturday

    The Haleyville Rotary Club first-ever Miss 9-1-1 preliminary pageant to the Miss Alabama-Miss America pageant will be held this Saturday, February 3, at the Haleyville Elementary School cafetorium. The pageant will begin at 3 p.m. and tickets are $10. Eleven girls will be competing in four categories, evening gown, interview, talent, and swimsuit. The Rotary Club invites you to come and enjoy the pageant Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30.