Faces in the Crowd: Katya LaGrow
Growing up in Carrollton, Ohio – a small farming community much like McBain – Katya LaGrow wasn’t able to have any pets in the house.But these days, from her home and office in McBain, Katya can have as many pets…
Marion prepares for homecoming week
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Homecoming parade is set for Friday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 pm.. The parade will start on Chadwick Street and end at the high school. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. on Friday.The district…
Chambers crushes 3A Bessemer, 42-6
By Katie McElvy The Chambers Rebels took care of business in Birmingham on Friday night as they beat 3A Bessemer Academy 42-6. Chambers wasted no time getting on the board. Kyle Hand returned the opening kick off all the way…
Obituary: Mr. Willie C. Phillips
Mr. Willie C. Phillips, 82, of LaFayette died Monday, September 12, 2022 at LaFayette Extended Care, LaFayette. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Essie J. Handy Cemetery, LaFayette at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. G. H.…
Obituary: Mr. Jimmie Lee Trammell Sr.
Mr. Jimmie Lee Trammell, Sr. 79 of Stone Mountain, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 2:00 PM EST until 6:00 PM…
Obituary: Inell Patterson Torbert
Inell Patterson Torbert, 95 of Lafayette, passed away September 9, 2022 at Legacy Reserve in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 2:30pm, Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Lafayette First Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 1:00pm prior to…
Obituary: Mrs. Virginia Johnson McKinley
Mrs. Virginia Johnson McKinley, 79, of Roanoke died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Knollwood Baptist Retirement Center, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, at New Beginning Outreach Ministries, 314 Seymour Dr., Roanoke at 12:00 p.m. (CST)…
Obituary: Mr. James C. Hill Jr.
Mr. James C. Hill, Jr, 71 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 2:00 until 7:00 PM EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette, AL.*The family will…
Obituary: Mr. Malcolm B. Clark
Mr. Malcolm B. Clark, 59, of Wadley died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Tanner Medical Center/East Alabama, Wedowee. Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, County Road 813, Wedowee at 1:00 p.m.…
It’s here, LHS celebrates homecoming week
It’s that time of the year again!!!It’s the most exciting, fun filled, grills smoking, tents standing, music playing, line dancing, kids bouncing, train riding, picture taking, classes gathered time of the year in LaFayette.It’s The LaFayette (LAFELT) Bulldog Alumni Homecoming…
Death of man in cemetery ruled a suicide by hanging
On September 19, Mark David Spence was identified as the male that was found hanging from a tree. The cause of death was ruled as a suicide. On September 10, around 8 am, the LaFayette Police Department and EMS received…
Health and Wellness Center receives Council approval
by John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on September 26th of 2022 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David Ennis…
Paw Paw Tennis
PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL – 8, NILES – 0 Paw Paw was on the road to Niles and came away with a strong 8-0 win. Standout performances on the night came from 2nd Singles RJ Laughlin who won in straight sets…
Obituary: Mildred Arlene Sparks
Mildred Arlene Sparks, 87, of Lawton, passed away Sept. 21, 2022, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born Jan. 19, 1935, in Kalamazoo, daughter of the late Warren and Marion Corey, sister of MaryJo (Scott) Hendrixson, and her brother,…
Obituary: Virginia Mae Stimac
Virginia Mae Stimac, 97, a longtime Paw Paw resident, passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. She was born June 21, 1925, in Chicago, the daughter of John DePierre and Bernice (Olsted) DePierre.In 1947, she moved to Paw Paw with her…
Obituary: Wanda Fay Nolen
Wanda Fay Nolen, 87, of Mattawan, passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at her home with her daughters by her side.There will be a celebration of life Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. at the Paw Paw Eagles Club. Funeral services…
Veterans Services grand opening this Thursday
Van Buren County Veterans Services will hold a Grand Opening today (Thursday, Sept. 29) at 11 a.m. at its new site, 226 East Michigan Ave., Paw Paw. Van Buren County Veterans Services Director, David Krzycki, is shown at right, in…
Gobles man dies from injuries in M-51 crash
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – A Gobles man died Friday Sept. 23, from injuries he received in a three-vehicle crash early Wednesday, Sept. 21, on M-51 in Paw Paw Township near Eagle Lake, according to reports from the…
PP Township approves new hires for senior center
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – At the Sept. 12 Paw Paw Township Board meeting, township officials gave an update and approved new hires for the Paw Paw Township Senior Center.Township Treasurer Lisa Zinkil presented the board with an…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorJournal entries: 9/7– Speak not, walls have years. 9/15 – Know I did. 9/16 – Seeing. 9/18 – Get flow going, writing’s yours. I.U.Seeing corporate success stress Dad made be vow not to be a suit case. “History,…
