PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
Chambers basketball gets promising start
Newcomer Madison Stanford takes the ball down the court for the Lady Rebels. Stanford’s ball handling skills have been very beneficial for Chambers so far this season. Photo by Kim Hines Five Rebel football players and two Chambers cheerleaders were…
Obituary: Mr. Carmichael Silmon
Mr. Carmichael Silmon, 54 of Lafayette, AL passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will be…
Obituary: Ms. Eleanor Pearson
Ms. Eleanor Pearson, 83, of Auburn (formerly of Milltown) died Monday, November 27, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Douglas Jones…
Obituary: Ms. Tracie Caldwell
Ms. Tracie Caldwell, 58 of Camp Hill, Alabama passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will…
Obituary: Mr. James Frank Pitts
Mr. James Frank Pitts, 69 of Lafayette, AL passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will…
$50k grant upgrades playground equipment
It was announced that Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School has been awarded $50,000 as part of the Charter Foundation’s Grant program. The Chambers County Development Authority’s Ansley Emfinger and Andie Roberts successfully wrote the grant on behalf of Eastside…
Dilapidated structures, abandoned cars focal point of Council
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, December 4th of 2023 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 Toney…
Mike’s Musings: Time to say good riddance to UN
My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it…
Humor: SEVEN LESSONS FROM NINE DECADES
I wrote this article a few years ago, but every so often I like to resubmit it. As I keep adding a year onto my life (94 and staring down 95), I like to think I have also added some…
Obituary: Mrs. Charlotte Marie McPherson Parker
Mrs. Charlotte Marie McPherson Parker, 68 of Wedowee, AL passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Public Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, from 3:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Zion Rest Baptist Church, Wedowee,…
Bulldogs walk away with tense victory, 49-45
It’s the beginning of the 2023 basketball season for the Lafayette High School Bulldogs.All 3 teams traveled to Tallassee on Monday to face off against the Tallassee High School Tigers.The LaFayette Junior Varsity team (b-team) kicked things off against the…
Businesses decorate for holiday season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas downtown LaFayette Al. Take a look at the beautiful businesses decorations. By Pamela Holloway It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go in downtown LaFayette. Businesses are lit up…
Community comes to rescue when Animal Shelter loses power
Burnt breaker box which caused the power outage at the shelter. Igloo dog houses and bales of straw which were donated to the shelter. By John BriceCorrespondent In a harrowing turn of events the Chattahoochee Humane Society shelter on Fairfax…
Christmas on the Square set for Dec. 16
Get ready to bring Christmas Spirit to our little downtown! LaFayette is hosting its annual Hometown “Christmas on the Square.” Businesses are already getting decorated and the courthouse is looking festive!Make plans to come out on Saturday, December 16th, for…
Mike’s Musings: Are we in Danger of losing Free Speech?
All I want for Christmas is the return of free speech to America and the rest of the world. Free speech, long a credo of Democracy, has been hijacked by those that can’t stand others having a differing opinion. Thus,…
The 2023 season by the numbers
4 The number of Rebel players with over 1,000 yards for the seasonLuke Tarver rushed for 1,755 yards on 151 carries. Jacob Norgard ran for 1044 yards on 93 attempts. Kole Baker completed 96 passes for 1663 yards, and Koreen…
Obituary: Mrs. Carlos Louise Busby
Mrs. Carlos Louise Busby, 90, of LaFayette died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Cecelia Broome officiating. Interment will…
Obituary: Mr. Donald Ray “Duck” Taylor
Mr. Donald Ray “Duck” Taylor, 77 of Lanett, AL passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral…
Obituary: Mr. Delarick St. George
Mr. Delarick St George, 36 of Lanett, AL passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Funeral Services…
Obituary: Mrs. Veronica Thomas
Mrs. Veronica Thomas, 63 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Funeral Services will…
