Lady Rebels finish fourth in playoffs
By Tanya LovelaceThe Lady Rebels went two for three on the first day of the state playoffs. The Lady Rebels beat Patrician 5-2. The Lady Rebels got the lead in the first inning when Patrician walked two and MaKayla Foster…
Obituary: Jimmie Sue Smith Hill
Jimmie Sue Smith Hill, 78, of Valley, Alabama passed away at East Alabama Medical Center – Lanier on May 16, 2022. Jimmie Sue is survived by her daughter Constance Hill (Tony Poole) of LaGrange, Georgia; son, Michael Hill of Cusseta,…
Obituary: Mr. John Thomas (Moon) Tucker Jr.
Mr. John Thomas (Moon) Tucker, Jr., 57, of Roanoke died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his residence. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke at 2:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Calvin Trammell…
LaFayette citizens, businesses support Main Street
For months now private citizens and business owners have been meeting in LaFayette’s historic district at different locations with one goal in mind, to score a Main Street Designation. Ansley Emfinger from the Chambers County Development Authority explained the group’s…
Chambers County mourns passing of Crook
The Chambers County area Etc. mourn the passing of 99 year old Catherine Pitts Crook! Mrs. Catherine Pitts Crook, 99, of LaFayette died Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13, 2022 at…
Obituary: Mr. Freddie Ledbetter
Mr. Freddie Ledbetter 76 of Cusseta, Alabama died Tuesday May 3, 2022 at his residence. Freddie was born in Tallapoosa County,Alabama July 6, 1945 to the late Henry Crawford Ledbetter andthe late Dossie Dorathea Golden Ledbetter, he retired from Uniroyal…
Lady Rebels enter tournament as #2 seed
By Tanya LovelaceThe Lady Rebels defeated Edgewood Academy 10-3 but lost to the Hooper Colts 5-3 last week in a seeding tournament for state playoffs. The team will enter the AA AISA State tournament as the number two seed for…
LaFayette City Lake closes due to flow issues
By Jody StewartLaFayette City Council met Monday afternoon at the Alfa building. In attendance were Mayor Vines, Michael Ellis, Shannon Hunter, Terry Mangrum and City Attorney Mac Tucker. Ann Gleaton spoke to the council and updated them on the situation…
LHS track team brings home state title
On Saturday, May 7th, the LaFayette High School Boys Track and Field Team made history in capturing the AHSAA Class 2A State Track and Field Championship at Oliver Woodard Stadium in the city of Cullman. The team celebrated its second…
Disinformation board needs to be scrapped
Say what?I was aghast when I heard President Biden had created the “Disinformation Government Board” in an effort to combat what he and his minions think is “disinformation.”Like most Americans, I believe free speech is a God-given right protected by…
Mike’s Musings: Why can’t I hear the Maxwell testimony?
As I watch the lowlights of the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard lawsuits, I can’t help but wonder what happened with the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. I hope we haven’t forgotten, already, but just a reminder, Maxwell was found guilty a…
Rebels take first round of playoffs
By Katie McElvy Chambers 12, Hooper 0After closing out the regular season beating Coosa Valley 9-2 earlier in the week, the Chambers Rebels met up with the Hooper Colts in the first round of the AISA AA Baseball Playoffs. The…
Obituary: Mr. John W. Murray
Mr. John W. Murray, Jr. 25, of LaFayette, AL passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022.Public Visitation was held Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 5:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Graveside…
Obituary: Ms. Sharon Moore
Ms. Sharon Moore, 45 of Waverly, AL passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022.Graveside Services were held on Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1:00 PM CST at Westview Cemetery in Auburn, AL, Elder Kentae Heard, Officiated.Ms. Moore is survived by her…
Obituary: Mrs. Ruby Jean Bailey Walker
Mrs. Ruby Jean Bailey Walker, 67 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.Memorial Services were held Friday, April 22, 2022, 1:00 p.m. EST, at Resthaven Memorial Chapel in Lanett, AL, Bro. MacArthur Cooper, Officiated.There was no public…
Obituary: Ms. Minnie Ruth Felton
Ms. Minnie Ruth Felton, 62 of Phenix City, AL passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022.Public Visitation will be held Friday, April 22, 2022, from 12:00PM until 5:00PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Funeral Services will be…
County pays tribute to Chambers
Monday Regina Chambers was recognized for over 25 years of service to the Chambers County Commission. Skip McCoy stated “We are so thankful for her!”
Mike’s Musings: Our tax dollars fund useless projects
Why is it that our federal government feels it can spend our tax dollars on projects that make little sense? Is it because there is no accountability? Or is it because out bureaucracy needs to spend the dollars allocated to…
