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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…
Humor: MISSING THE MEANING
I’m not able to type on my outdated computer at the Old Folks Hotel, and even if I could, my daughters would sensor 50% of what I wanted to say. (I’m well into my 90s and have no trouble telling…
Mike’s Musings: Holidays are here, enjoy your family
As we partake in a Thanksgiving feast, watch football, and enjoy time with our relatives, I harken back to these words from Apple founder, Steve Jobs, who died at the age of 56, and lamented about his lack of time…
Humor: VETERANS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT
Not that anyone is asking, but if you want to run into a bunch of veterans, just come visit the Old Folks Hotel at Arbor Springs. More accurately, WE will run into YOU as we are all in wheelchairs and…
Mike’s Musings: Stem cells for the knee- do they work?
Anyone out there in reader land that has had stem cell injections to repair an arthritic knee?I apologize out of the gate. Many of you don’t want to hear about my personal problems. It seems the older we get the…
Rebels squash Patrician, on to state championship
By Katie McElvy Fireworks rang out over Torbert-Allen Field once again on Thursday night signifying that the Chambers Academy Rebels would once again play for a state championship. After appearing in six straight championships, the Rebels have been on a…
Obituary: Mr. Nathaniel E. Finley
Mr. Nathaniel E. Finley, 57, of Valley died Friday, November 3, 2023, at his residence. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Essie J. Handy Cemetery, 402 B St. SW, LaFayette at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with…
Obituary: Mevalyn (Wood) Andrews White
Mevalyn (Wood) Andrews White, 90, formerly of LaFayette, AL, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born on New Years’ eve of 1932, in Mellow Valley, AL to Joseph and Bertha Wood. The 6th of 6 children, Mevalyn…
Obituary: Tymon Roger Head
Funeral services for Tymon Roger Head, age 79, of Roanoke will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Brewer, Bro. Scott Whaley, and Bro. Calvin Trammell officiating. Burial will follow…
