Mike’s Musings: America at a Critical Crossroads
Editors Note: I wrote this one year ago, and now find it more relevant than it was when it was written.I’m growing more and more concerned that our republic will struggle to maintain its standing as a leader in this…
We can’t ignore Fentanyl any longer
Made in China, transported by Mexico, fentanyl has risen to the top of the opioid chain as the leading cause of drug deaths in America. Unfortunately our leaders seem to be consumed with other situations, ie Covid and war, so…
Mike’s Musings: Lincoln never gave up, prevailed
By Mike WilcoxPublisherPerseverance is one of the most important quality traits. Too many of us give up at the slightest resistance and fail to accomplish our goals in life.One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is an example of persevering…
Obituary: Mrs. Nyelshulia Vesta lewis-Rich
Mrs. Nyelshulia Vesta Lewis-Rich, 38 of Anniston (formerly of Roanoke) and her infant daughter, “Sunshine” died Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Regional Medical Center, Anniston. Funeral services will be held at Word Alive International Outreach, 122 Allendale Road, Oxford, AL…
Obituary: Mrs. Margie Elaine Irvin Bailey
Mrs. Margie Elaine Irvin Bailey 66, of Valley, Alabama died Sunday June 12, 2022 at her residence.Mrs. Bailey was born in Chambers County April 25, 1956 to the late Willie Clinton Irvin and the late Vera Lucille Lauderdale Irvin, and…
Deputy dies in one-vehicle crash near Standing Rock
Monday the Chambers County Sheriff department lost a Sheriff’s deputy in what has been reported as a one vehicle crash between Welch and Standing Rock. Twenty-four-year-old Deputy was Jmar Abel who had been with the Chambers County Sheriff Department for…
Vision LaFayette kicks off today
Today is the Main Streets kickoff party in downtown LaFayette! Taste of LaFayette will begin at 5pm and go until 7pm. A training class will be held from 1pm until 4pm for anyone who is interested in learning more about…
Shooting at Greenwood Church injures one
On June 14, 2022 officers with the Lanett Police Department responded to Greenwood Church on Veterans Memorial Parkway in reference to a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, the scene was secured. The subject suffering from the gunshot…
Make every day count
We all need to spend today and the rest of our lives more wisely. With inflation at a 40-year high, we are all having to spend our hard-earned paychecks with care. Life is the same. We have less life today…
County voters to go to polls for 6-millad-valorem tax
By Gator Kincaid Last Wednesday, the Chambers County Commission in partnership with the Chambers County School District, and Lanett City Schools held a Rules Ways and Means Committee Meeting regarding the upcoming continued 6-mill Ad Valorem Tax in a special…
Taste of LaFayette set for June 22
Next Wednesday June 22 Vision LaFayette will hold its Main Street kick off celebration on the courthouse square. They will be hosting Taste of LaFayette which will involve local restaurants and food trucks along with churches and local businesses. The…
Ruth Davis
Ruth Davis, 86, of LaFayette passed away June 10, 2022, at her residence. The funeral was Sunday, June 12, at 4 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, LaFayette, with the Rev. Chuck Goodwin, Rev. Floyd Aiken and Rev. Tim Calloway officiating.…
Mr. Donald Eugene Kirk
Mr. Donald Eugene Kirk, 68, of Roanoke died Sunday, June 5, 2022 at WellStar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, GA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev.…
My father, my hero
(I wrote this a year ago but wanted share it again. Heck I might share this column over and over for years to come. The man meant so much to me)This week I give pause to reflect on my hero,…
Bring back Civics classes, initiate term limits
I fear for our democracy. My fear is rooted in the fact that most citizens don’t really care about what is happening at their federal, state and local governments. Only fifty percent of us bother to vote, and once the…
Obituary: Mr. Christopher L. Sims Reese
Mr. Christopher L. Sims Reese, 45 of Wadley, AL passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Graveside…
Obituary: Mr. Duffie
Mr. Duffie passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at his home. Survivors include: five sons, Anthony Duffie (Sherry) of Valley, Michaele Duffie (Ragene) of West Point, GA, Jeffery Duffie of Daviston, Spence Duffie of Fredonia, and Matthew Duffie (Kim) of…
Obituary: Harold Edward Duffie
Graveside services for Harold Edward Duffie, age 81, of Lafayette will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Daviston Cemetery with Bro. Keith Benefield officiating and Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.The family will receive…
Obituary: Donald Thornton Anthony Jr.
Graveside services for Donald Thornton Anthony, Jr. “Donnie”, age 67, of Roanoke will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Cedarwood Cemetery with Bro. Tim Whaley officiating and Steve Daniel delivering the eulogy.The family will receive…
