LaFayette Sun

Two die in Hwy 50 Labor Day crash

Editorial Staff Sep 14, 2022 1 min read

Two men were killed and four others were hospitalized in a traffic crash in Chambers County on Labor Day. According to officials with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the deadly crash happened 5:40 a.m., Monday, Sept. 5, on Alabama Hwy…

Lanett man charged in Greenwood Church robbery

Editorial Staff Sep 14, 2022 1 min read

Lanett police charged a man in connection to a June robbery that led to shots being fired at the Greenwood Church. Lanett Police issued a press release to local media regarding the incident. “On September 12, 2022, Nicholas Walton, 19,…

Body found in LaFayette cemetery

Editorial Staff Sep 14, 2022 1 min read

LaFayette police confirm a body was found in the LaFayette Cemetery around 8:30 am on Sept 10. No additional information was available at press time.

Mike’s Musings: Is this really you?

Mike’s Musings: Is this really you?

Editorial Staff Sep 7, 2022 3 min read

Believe it or not, one of the most requested additions readers seek in our newspapers is horoscopes. Unfortunately we just don’t have the space to publish a regular Horoscope column. However I came across this rather humorous (some would say…

Offense sputters as Rebels lose to Presbyterian

Offense sputters as Rebels lose to Presbyterian

Editorial Staff Aug 31, 2022 3 min read

By Katie McElvy The Chambers Academy Rebels traveled to Carrollton, Georgia to compete in the SECIS Kick-off Classic held at University Stadium on the campus of the University of West Georgia. The Rebels faced off against First Presbyterian Day High…

Obituary: Mrs. Carmel Holloway Ware

Obituary: Mrs. Carmel Holloway Ware

Editorial Staff Aug 31, 2022 2 min read

Mrs. Carmel Holloway Ware, 77 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm CST at…

Obituary: Mr. Michael A. Wright

Editorial Staff Aug 31, 2022 2 min read

Mr. Michael A. “Hamp” Wright, 55 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette.Funeral Services…

Obituary: Mr. Alonzo Todd, Sr.

Editorial Staff Aug 31, 2022 2 min read

Mr. Alonzo “Freddy” Todd, Sr. 78, of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, August 15,2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer …

Obituary: Ms. Sara Mae Ellis

Editorial Staff Aug 31, 2022 2 min read

Ms. Sara Mae Ellis, 75 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at…

Fiance of fallen police officer welcomes baby girl

Fiance of fallen police officer welcomes baby girl

Editorial Staff Aug 31, 2022 1 min read

By Pamela Whitlow On June 20, Chambers County Alabama Sheriff’s Officer Deputy J’Mar Abel, age 24, died in the line of duty. Today, his fiancé, Jasmine Gaddist, and their newborn baby girl Abel, were discharged from EAMC to a cheerful–and…

LaFayette Class of 1972 reunites

LaFayette Class of 1972 reunites

Editorial Staff Aug 31, 2022 3 min read

by John BriceCorrespondent Reunited and it feels so good! Those were the lyrics from the Peaches and Herb radio hit on the tip of every tongue at the LaFayette High School Class of 1972 reunion as they held their 50th…

Council proclaims September as Cervical Cancer month

Editorial Staff Aug 31, 2022 3 min read

By John BriceCorrespondent The City Council met on August 29th of 2022 at the Farmer’s Federation branch location in the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines along with council members Terry G. Mangram, David Ennis, Toney…

Sorry, but I don’t want to pay for your loan

Sorry, but I don’t want to pay for your loan

Editorial Staff Aug 31, 2022 3 min read

It’s so great to be a taxpayer in the United States. Our government continues to pile on the middle class with new tax after new tax.Now we are being told we must contribute to the $500 billion slush fund that…

Pray for Alzheimer’s cure

Pray for Alzheimer’s cure

Editorial Staff Aug 24, 2022 3 min read

Of all the conditions or diseases, one might encounter, Alzheimer’s/dementia is in my opinion the worst.Many of us know a mother, father or a close relative that has suffered from this disease that saps almost all memory from a person.…

Times are hard for small businesses, families in county

Times are hard for small businesses, families in county

Editorial Staff Aug 17, 2022 4 min read

By Jody StewartRising costs, supply shortages and staffing issues are making times difficult for local businesses. One local restaurant, Grand D’s has been closed for nearly a week due to staffing issues. Grand D’s said, “We are sorry for any…

Sen. Price, wife arrested for cow on the loose

Sen. Price, wife arrested for cow on the loose

Editorial Staff Aug 17, 2022 2 min read

State Sen. Randy Price and his wife, Lee County Revenue Commissioner Oline Price, were arrested on Monday and charged with three counts each of “large animals running at large,” a misdemeanor offense, according to a press release from the Opelika…

Chambers football preview: Part 2

Chambers football preview: Part 2

Editorial Staff Aug 17, 2022 5 min read

By: Katie McElvy The second half of the Chambers Rebels’ season heats up quickly as it is littered with region games and 3A opponents. Additionally, the Rebels will only spend one Friday night playing at Torbert-Allen Field, and that is…

Obituary: Mrs. Susie M. Cosper

Editorial Staff Aug 17, 2022 2 min read

Mrs, Susie M. Cosper age 100 formerly of Milltown, Alabama passed away on August 7, 2022 at her residence in LaFayette, Alabamasurrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Cosper was born on February 19, 1922 in Chambers County to the late…

Obituary: Mrs. Thelma Vaughn

Editorial Staff Aug 17, 2022 2 min read

Mrs. Thelma Vaughn, 80, of Wadley died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, GA. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 15, 2022, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev.…

Obituary: Carol Bishop Lisenby

Editorial Staff Aug 17, 2022 1 min read

Carol Bishop Lisenby, 69 of Auburn, passed away August 12, 2022 at Bethany House after a brief illness. Mrs. Lisenby was born December 27, 1952 to Homer and Ellie Bishop. Funeral services will be held 11:00am cst, August 15, 2022…

By Mike Wilcox
Owner/Publisher

Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.

It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us what would make their Christmas a little brighter. The idea was to connect local families in need with local people who wanted to help. Over the years, it’s grown into something truly special—and this year, we’re doing it again.