Mike’s Musings: Engaging with scammers- don’t follow my son’s lead
I was talking with my son recently, and somehow we got on the topic of these pre-recorded prank calls he used to get. Unlike most of us he enjoys engaging with these pranksters. He know they are fraudsters but gets…
Mike’s Musings: State mandated minimum wage increases will damage small business
You gotta feel for small businesses. Not only are their pricing and services under attack by big box stores and internet giants from here and China, they must weave through a ton of regulations placed on them by the government.The…
Mike’s Musings: Even county governments spend unwisely: Case study, Allegan County
Our government, whether it is at the local, county, state or federal level, makes numerous decisions on how they spend taxpayers’ money. Some we can agree with, some we can’t. I would like to think with the advent of social…
Mike’s Musings: Defund NGO’s, and do it now
If you’ve been watching the crisis at our southern border, you might wonder what has happened to the millions of illegal immigrants that crossed the border the last few years. Where do they go, and how are they supported you…
Trump made many promises, now let’s see if he can fulfill them
Welcome to the greatest political comeback ever recorded. America has gotten the president they wanted, and Trump has chosen the cabinet he wanted, and now it’s time to get down to business and make sure the promise that were made…
Mike’s Musings: Is insurance claim worth chopping your feet off?
In the midst of all the drama many of us experience I thought I’d write about an unusual story, actually better words would be strange and bizarre, that comes from the Ozarks in Missouri.Here’s the setup:A man wanted to cash…
Mike’s Musings: Congress should not ban TikTok
There has been a new push in Congress to out right ban or heavily regulate TikTok. I’m neither a user nor am I fan of social media in general. However, to ban or heavily regulate the most popular social media…
Chambers boys, girls get runners-up in holiday tournament
By Katie McElvyJV GirlsAgainst Trinity, Peyton Earl knocked down a basket to get the Lady Rebels on the board. She followed with a steal and pass to Emmalee Jackson for another two. Blakely Allen added back-to-back baskets. Klancy Phillips added…
Reports of Piggly Wiggly in Lanett closing rankle community
By John BriceCorrespondent Multiple Facebook posts this past week from employees at Piggly Wiggly in Lanett reporting that the supermarket will be closing at the end of January caused an outpouring of grief and frustration among local residents.One employee at…
Obituary: George Wesley Dykes
George Wesley Dykes of LaFayette, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born in Safford, Alabama and graduated from Oreville High School in 1961. He attended East Central Community College…
Obituary: Mr. James (Frank) Smith
Mr. James (Frank) Smith, of Oak Bowery, AL passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born May 11, 1930, in Fort Payne, AL. He was a great outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting,…
Sixty arrested on 145 charges by Drug Task Force
Sixty arrested on 145 chargesFrom 10/1/2024 – 12/31/2024 Agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force/ Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Team, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, Valley Police Department, Lafayette Police Department, and the Lanett Police…
Bulldog basketball includes four seniors
Introducing the 2024-25 LaFayette High School Bulldog Varsity Boys Basketball Team. Seniors Bulldogs include:
LaFayette police coordinate toy drive to provide gifts for families
By Pamela WhitlowLaFayette Police Department Sergeant Jacob Williams tells a magical Christmas story of how a Christmas Miracle came to LaFayette to serve and bless many kids in the community.One of the many goals of the LaFayette Police Department since…
Mike’s Musings: Dose of DOGE needed to curb government spending
Maybe DOGE has a good thing going. DOGE, the acronym for Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has been charged with eliminating waste and inefficiency at the federal government level.I have been a…
Bulldogs blast Wadley, but can’t get by Opelika
The LaFayette Bulldogs hosted the Opelika Bulldogs on Tuesday at the Bulldogs gymnasium. The coaches and cheerleaders were all dressed In Christmas attire to show Christmas spirit. All three Bulldogs teams fell short to the Opelika Bulldogs.The Lady Bulldogs fell…
City mural and welcome signs unveiled in LaFayette
By John BriceCorrespondent Community leaders and local officials gathered for a city welcome signs and mural reveal event in LaFayette during the afternoon hours of Thursday, December 19th of 2024.In a post to the official facebook page for LaFayette Main…
Community reacts to Valley hospital rebranding
By John BriceCorrespondent Local officials and business leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting at East Alabama Medical Center – Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital on 48th St in Valley during the late morning hours of Thursday, December 19th of 2024.In a…
Mike’s Musings: Those that gave deserve praise and accolades
Don’t tell me people are inherently stingy and rude. Because what I witnessed this holiday season was just the opposite. As many of you know we had our Christmas Wish Fund in December, like we have done for many years…
Rebels star in Gatlinburg Bowl
By Katie McElvy Nine Chambers Academy Rebels were chosen to participate in the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl and Rising Stars Game. The games presented by Rocky Top Sports are exposure opportunities for private school athletes. Student-athletes from all over the Southeast…
