LaFayette Sun

Landfill severely restricts items that can be dumped

Editorial StaffMar 2, 20222 min read

By John West The Chambers County Landfill has new regulations on what it can now accept. The new rules were dropped on LaFayette seemingly without warning last week. “We just got hit over night with some new regulations in the…

Mike’s Musings: Open the spigot now and prevent further aggression

Mike’s Musings: Open the spigot now and prevent further aggression

Editorial StaffMar 2, 20223 min read

I sometimes wonder why I watch cable news but that watching was reinforced this past week. The images of the heroic Ukrainians and their comedian elected president and world heavyweight boxing champion turned Kiev mayor, pulled at my heart strings.Cable…

Chambers baseball off to good start

Chambers baseball off to good start

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20224 min read

By Katie McElvy Chambers 14, Edgewood 0The Rebels opened their season last week with a double-header against region foe Edgewood. In the first, Taylor Birmingham and Jordan Whaley were both walked, and with two outs on the board, Benjamin Caulfield…

Obituary: Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer

Obituary: Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20226 min read

Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer (age 51) May 17th, 1970The Lord has received a beautiful soul in heaven. Linda, our beloved physician, mentor, friend, sister, wife, and mother, left this world a little less bright on February 15th, 2022.Linda was a…

Obituary: Mrs. Clover Lee Farrow

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20221 min read

Mrs. Clover Lee Farrow Bradberry, 53 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, 2:00 PM CST at Ozias Baptist Church Cemetery in…

Obituary: Mr. Arthur “Lyn” Coggins

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20221 min read

Mr. Arthur “Lyn” Coggins 89 of Opelika, Alabama passed away Saturday February 19, 2022 at the Bethany House In Auburn, Alabama.Lyn was born March 5, 1932 in LaFayette, Alabama to the late Joe Wheeler Coggins and the late Lurleen Coggins,…

Obituary: Mr. Markeem “Keemy” Vines

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Mr. Markeem “Keemy” Vines, 32 of Decatur, GA, formerly of LaFayette, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022.Public Viewing was Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette.Graveside Services were held on Friday,…

Obituary: Ms. Esta Bell Williams

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Ms. Esta Bell Williams, 59 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, ALPublic Visitation was held on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…

Obituary: Mrs. Nezzie Will Ware

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Mrs. Nezzie Will Ware, 72 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at EAMC-Lanier in Valley, AL.Public Visitation was held Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral Home…

Obituary: Mr. Royzell Lockhart

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Mr. Royzell Lockhart, 60, of Waverly died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Mt. Pelia Missionary Baptist Church, 377 Lee Road 78, Camp Hill, AL at 1:00 p.m. (CST)…

County Commission talks infrastructure improvements with Tuberville

County Commission talks infrastructure improvements with Tuberville

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20224 min read

By John West The Chambers County Commission met with Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville last week to discuss the county’s many infrastructure needs. During what Commissioner Debra Riley described as “a short meeting,” the county leaders discussed capital projects including road,…

Health care initiative kicks-off March 8

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is spearheading the Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative, a $4 million project to improve health care equity by helping underserved communities in the state be more resilient to health disparities, many of which have…

Mike’s Musings: High cost of energy fuels inflation

Mike’s Musings: High cost of energy fuels inflation

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20223 min read

Inflation is at a 40-year high in the United States. Prices that were stable a year have taken a 7.5% jump. Going to the grocery store has put a strain on most of our pocketbooks. Used cars are 41 percent…

Obituary: Mrs. Judy Brummitt Lane

Editorial StaffFeb 16, 20221 min read

Mrs. Judy Brummitt Lane, 77, of Camp Hill died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Brummitt Cemetery, Camp Hill at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev.…

Obituary: Mr. Jerry Lee Coleman

Editorial StaffFeb 16, 20222 min read

Mr. Jerry Lee Coleman, Sr., age 74, of West Point, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Georgia.Mr. Coleman was born in West Point, Georgia on January 16, 1948, to the…

Obituary: Mr. J. L. Baty

Editorial StaffFeb 16, 20221 min read

Mr. J. L. Baty 67 of LaFayette, Alabama died Wednesday February 9, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center.J. L. was bron in Chambers County, Alabama June 19, 1954 to the late Harold Baty and the late Rosa Lee Wood…

Obituary: Mr. Nicholas Wheeler Fuller

Editorial StaffFeb 16, 20222 min read

Mr. Nicholas Wheeler Fuller1948 – 2022Memorial Service for Mr. Nicholas Wheeler Fuller, 73, of Waverly, will be Friday, February 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends…

Obituary: Mr. Eugene Blair

Editorial StaffFeb 16, 20222 min read

Mr. Eugene Blair 60 of Fredonia, Alabama died Wednesday February 9, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center.Eugene was born December 19, 1961 in Valley, Alabama to the late Bradford Eugene Blair, Jr., and Kate Yates Blair, he was a…

Rebels end playoff run with state runner-up trophy

Rebels end playoff run with state runner-up trophy

Editorial StaffFeb 16, 20224 min read

By Katie McElvy Chambers 53, Wilcox 49In the elite eight, Chambers was pitted against Wilcox. Everything seemed to be going Wilcox’s way as they led at the end of the first 15-6. The Rebels struggled both under the boards and…