The Winston County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) received an anonymous tip on May 4 of possible drug activity at 123 County Road 3054 in Double Springs

Investigators Josh Silas and Brad Curtis and Deputy Caleb Snoddy went to the residence and made contact with subjects and spoke with them about the possible drug activity. The officers were given consent to enter the residence where they observed drug paraphernalia in plain view. They continued to search the residence and area around the house.

As a result of the search of the premises, the officers found methamphetamine (meth) and drug paraphernalia located in a vehicle in the yard of the residence which reportedly belonged to Roy Moody.

In the residence was found meth, drug paraphernalia, components to manufacture meth, marijuana, pills and evidence of a prior meth cook.

The following were arrested and all the subjects were charged with unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance 1st degree, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana 2nd degree. All were booked into the Winston County Jail.

Photos above in the following order:

Nancy Renea Cheatham of 123 County Road 3054, Double Springs, Age 43

Roy Oneal Moody of 1009 4th Ave Haleyville, Age 53

Joshua Huel Grimes of 1204 County Road 28, Double Springs, Age 29

Kimberly Sue Self of 5838 County Highway 34, Haleyville, Age 25

Two local Haleyville High Students recently took top awards in state-wide competition for SkillsUSA. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. The program provides educational programs, events, and competitions which support career and technical education (CTE) in the nation’s classroom.

Bryton Frost took first place in Diesel Equipment Technology at the Alabama State Skills USA Competition. Bryton will be attending the National Competition in Louisville Kentucky this summer for the second time. Bryton is a 10th grader and has received many scholarships this year and last year as well. Hunter Jordan took third place in Automotive Service Technology as a Junior at HHS. We are very proud of both these young men and expect great things in the future from both of them.

The Haleyville Center of Technology (HCT) is having an electric car race this Saturday morning on on the streets next to Haleyville High School. The first race is at 10 a.m. The race is to promote STEM projects at the HCT. The public is invited, but come early, 20th streets and 20th Avenue will be closed for the race.

The Haleyville City Hall was packed with people for the open house on Monday afternoon. Governor Robert Bentley and Congressman Robert Aderholt both spoke briefly commending the city, and especially Mayor Ken Sunseri and the council for the new facility which will serve the city for many decades to come.

At 5:30 the Council held their bi-monthly meeting.

The Council first established a pay scale for part-time police and fire dispatchers then approved advertising for part-time dispatchers.

A change order for backstops at the new sports complex was approved, adding additional angled fencing to the top of the planned backstops.

Discussion and action on the renewal of the RDS agreements, alcohol tax, business license, occupational, sales and use tax was tabled.

The council voted to purchase a new Ford F-150 pickup fro Long-Lewis Ford in the Shoals for $28,704.50 for use by the head of the Street and Sanitation Department.

Mayor Sunseri announced the hiring of Wesley Marshall for the Street and Sanitation Department effective May 3.

The next council meeting was rescheduled from May 16 to May 19 due to the League of Municipalities annual convention that week.

The Haleyville Police and Fire Departments responded to a single vehicle crash Monday morning at 5:55 a.m. on 7th Avenue just south of Mineral Springs. The driver, the sole occupant, of a late model Mustang was entrapped in his car after leaving the street and crashing into a tree.

The driver, Michael Ellis Clark, 23, Bear Creek, was seriously injured and his car totaled as a result of the crash. Clark was transported by ambulance to Lakeland ER. The accident is being investigated by the Haleyville Police Department.

The Smithsonian has arrived in Haleyville! Many have asked, so here are a few details. The exhibit will open Sunday at 3:00 with a pep rally/ribbon cutting downtown Haleyville across from the Dixie Theater. Everyone is invited! We will have food from local restaurants and dignitaries will speak. It will be open until 5:00 Sunday. In the 6 weeks to follow, it will be open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm. It is free and open to the public. It will be open extended hours alumni weekend. With the theme of Hometown Teams, HHS was allowed to add pieces of our history to the Smithsonian exhibit. You will see memorabilia from a variety of HHS teams, Cheer Leaders, and the HHS band. If your church would like to tour the exhibit as a group, you can request it be open on a Wednesday night from 7-8:00 for a group viewing. We can also accommodate other groups of you let us know in advance. Just stop by anytime and visit! It is going to be awesome! #‎LionPride

Vickie Crumpton                                              Mandy McNutt                                                   Beth Townsend

The Haleyville City School Board of Education met Tuesday night and approved the following items. A joint purchasing agreement to purchase Child Nutrition Program related items. The state-adopted textbook list in the subject area of science was approved along with the 2015-2016 coaching assignments list. The board approved the financial statements and board expenditures for March in the amount of $1,583,813.

The board approved the use of school facilities for four events in April and May. One field trip and eight fund-raisers were approved. Under personnel, the board approved the retirement of Kathy Sutherland as paraprofessional at the Haleyville Elementary School and the resignation of Debra Millwood as an employee of the Haleyville Schools.

Several students and teachers were recognized by their respective school principals and presented awards.

Three teachers were recognized by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Vickie Crumpton was presented the Teacher of the Year Award for grades K through 5. Mandy McNutt for grades 6 through 8 and Beth Pugh Townsend for grades 9 through 12. Mrs. Townsend was also the state VFW State Teacher of the Year.

The next meeting of the Haleyville City School Board of Education will be Tuesday, May 24.

In memory of those who died as a result of the tornados on April 27, 2011, from the National Weather Service in Huntsville. Click HERE

The weather was perfect and the Haleyville High Junior-Senior Prom was a huge success Saturday night at the Armed Forces Reserve Training Center. Congratulations to Hayden Ward and Amelia Townsend for being selected as Mr. and Miss Havala. The next big event for the HHS seniors just a month away will be graduation on Friday, May 27.