Mr. James Holliday
Mr. James Holliday, 91 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Roanoke Rehab & Healthcare Center in Roanoke, AL.Public Visitation was held on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer…
Chambers cheerleaders attend UCA camp
By Katie McElvyThe Chambers Academy JV and Varsity Cheerleaders recently attended cheer camphosted by the Universal Cheerleaders Association at Troy University. Forty-four teams all fromAISA member schools spent the week learning cheers, chants, dances and stunts all inpreparation of the…
Firefighters from all over state lay Chief to rest
By Jody Stewart Keith Wilkerson, 66, who had dedicated 50 years of his life to public service passed away on Friday, July 18, and was honored during a memorial service at his home church, LaFayette Heights Baptist Church on Monday.…
Obituary: Mr. William Stacy Slagle
Mr. William Stacy Slagle 67 of Opelika, Alabama died Friday July 1, 2022 at the Community Hospitalin Tallassee, Alabama. He was born in Opelika June 27, 1955 to the late William Thomas Slagle and Sara Lee Spence Slagle. Funeral services…
City to receive $745k water grant if they up rates
By Jody StewartOn Monday, Ann Gleaton, Supervisor of the LaFayette water-treatment plant spoke to the LaFayette Council regarding a $745,000 grant for an upgrade of the water treatment system from ADEM, an application that was submitted in January under the…
Ennis appointed to fill vacant councilposition
By Jody Stewart On Monday, the LaFayette City Council unanimously voted in support of the appointment of former Councilman David Ennis to fill the vacancy of Shannon Hunter, who resigned in May. It was LaFayette Councilwoman Tammie Williams who made…
CCSD sponsors dress code expo
The Chambers County School District is sponsoring a dress code expo for students on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, July 14th -18th. This expo is for all age students in the Chambers County School District. They plan on hosting…
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.…
