Winfield

Pirates’ big first half puts away the Bobcats 43-28

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 3:20:42 PM

Blaine Bowen looks ahead while rushing.

PHIL CAMPBELL — The Winfield Pirates put together a big first half to race out to a 30-0 lead and sailed in the second half to a 43-28 victory over the Phil Campbell Bobcats on Friday, Sept. 20.

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Pirates upset class 3A’s second-ranked Gordo 28-7

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 9:21:33 AM

Winfield’s Declan Morgan (#17) out-rushes the Gordo defense.

WINFIELD — The Winfield Pirates used a steady rushing attack and stifling defense to upset Class 3A’s second-ranked Gordo Greenwave 28-7 in Winfield on Friday, Sept. 13.

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Defense shines as Pirates claim region victory

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 12:38:30 PM

Winfield’s Declan Morgan (#17) gains some yards after contact against the Midfield defense.

WINFIELD — The Winfield Pirates used three first half pick 6 touchdowns to set the pace as the Pirates cruised to a 42-12 Class 3A, Region 5 victory over the Midfield Patriots on Friday, Sept. 6, in Winfield.

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Thompson brings added security to Winfield schools

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 11:12:19 AM

Sergeant Steve Thompson

WINFIELD — Winfield City Schools have brought in Sergeant Steve Thompson of the Winfield City Police Department as a school resource officer.

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Winfield prepares to celebrate Mule Day

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 1:44:12 PM

Mule Day shirts are available.

WINFIELD — In almost exactly a month, Winfield will be hosting the 50th Mule Day festival on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28 in downtown Winfield Mule Day will feature vendors selling foods, arts and crafts and plenty of other goods.

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Pirates fall in season opener to Corner 32-13

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 1:39:05 PM

Winfield’s Brady May (#8) stands in the way of the Corner Yellow Jackets, ready to make the tackle.

WINFIELD — The Winfield Pirates could not overcome a slow start, falling to the Corner Yellow Jackets 32-13 in the season opener at Estes Hudson Stadium in Winfield on Thursday, Aug. 22.

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11 year old survives snake bite

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 10:57:56 AM

A water moccasin, like the one shown above, is apparently what bit Bentley last week on the bank of a creek

WINFIELD— A child has returned home from the hospital after being bitten by a venomous snake on the bank of the Luxapillila Creek where it runs through Ivan K. Hill Recreational Park on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

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Northwest Regional Health welcomes Mitchell as new CEO

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 8:41:10 AM

Cathy Mitchell, new CEO of Northwest Regional Health, is shown with Bob Henger, interim administrator of NRH.

WINFIELD — Northwest Regional Health in Winfield welcomed the hospital’s new CEO, Cathy Mitchell, during its 75th anniversary celebration on Friday, Aug. 2.