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Story signs with Point University

Story signs with Point University

Editorial StaffJun 19, 20241 min read

Pictured right Story signs letter of intent for Point University to play college basketball. LaFayette Bulldog, AHSAA 2A Player of the Year Award nominee Vaderrian Story signed with Point University on Monday to play college basketball.Coaches, family, students and friends…

Obituary: Candace Still McElvaine

Obituary: Candace Still McElvaine

Editorial StaffJun 19, 20241 min read

Candace Still McElvaine, 70 of Lafayette, AL passed away on May 31, 2024. Candace was born August 5, 1953 to the late Rosser and Hazel Still.Candace was a very loving woman, she loved everyone. She truly loved her family and…

Obituary: Mrs. Nancy Huguley

Editorial StaffJun 19, 20242 min read

Mrs. Nancy Huguley, 98, of West Point, GA died Friday, June 7, 2024, in Auburn, AL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at New Zion Baptist Church, Lanett, AL at 12:00 p.m. (EST) with Pastor Willie…

Lanett hosts Juneteenth celebration

Lanett hosts Juneteenth celebration

Editorial StaffJun 19, 20241 min read

By Pamela Holloway A Juneteenth celebration was hosted on Saturday in downtown Lanett. The day started out with presentation of the flag, welcome, prayer, and greetings from surrounding areas mayors, Lanett Mayor Jaime Heard, West Point Mayor Steve Tramell, LaFayette…

Chambers County grant should bolster postsecondary, economic development efforts

Chambers County grant should bolster postsecondary, economic development efforts

Editorial StaffJun 19, 20242 min read

$2.1 million grant has been awarded to UniteIn its college prep program, Unite Inc. takes high-school students in Chambers County on college tours.Unite Inc., an organization dedicated to increasing college access for Black students in rural Alabama, has been awarded…

Mike’s Musings: Make peace with Russia, align against China

Mike’s Musings: Make peace with Russia, align against China

Editorial StaffJun 19, 20243 min read

Don’t condemn me before I lay out my logic. Don’t call me a Putin lover or a Russian agent, I’m neither, but do have an opinion that differs from many in power these days.I’m not concerned with Russia. I don’t…

CITY OF LAFAYETTE 

Editorial StaffJun 12, 20241 min read

50 ALABAMA AVENUE WEST LAFAYETTE, AL  36862 WEDNESDAY JUNE 12, 2024 334-864-7181 DISCOLORED WATER NOTIFICATION The City of LaFayette Water Plant changed out a water pump at the Water Plant on Tuesday June 11, 2024, which has caused discolored water…

Bulldogs undefeated at Troy tourney

Bulldogs undefeated at Troy tourney

Editorial StaffJun 12, 20241 min read

Bulldogs travel to Troy University for play date. Jordan Johnson received Player of the Game Honors award After hosting a 10 team basketball summer playdate last week, the LaFayette High School Bulldogs basketball team traveled to Troy, Alabama to participate…

Council discusses 2nd St. Bridge- to repair or not

Council discusses 2nd St. Bridge- to repair or not

Editorial StaffJun 12, 20246 min read

Mayor Vines reads a Juneteenth proclamation alongside the celebration committee By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, June 10th of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance…

Lanett to host Juneteenth festival including fireworks

Editorial StaffJun 12, 20242 min read

On Saturday, June 15th, the City of Lanett, and the Greater Valley Juneteenth Committee will celebrate 159th anniversary of Juneteenth on streets near the fountain at North Lanier Avenue and 1st Avenue, Lanett. The streets will be filled with great…

Mike’s Musings: My Father, MY Hero

Mike’s Musings: My Father, MY Hero

Editorial StaffJun 12, 20243 min read

(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…

Obituary: Mr. Bobby B. Crim

Editorial StaffJun 5, 20241 min read

Mr. Bobby B. Crim, 70 of Valley, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Crim…

Obituary: Mr. John Henry Kidd

Editorial StaffJun 5, 20241 min read

Mr. John Henry Kidd, 79 of Wedowee, AL passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Lineville Health and Rehabilitation, Lineville, AL.There will be no public visitation.Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 2PM CST at Canaan…

Mike’s Musings: No fun being trapped in an elevator

Mike’s Musings: No fun being trapped in an elevator

Editorial StaffJun 5, 20243 min read

Have you ever been trapped in an elevator?Until last week, I could unequivocally say “no.” Now having been around for a while, I have ridden up and down on my share of elevators and never gave it a second thought…

Alumni Classes 1970-2023 present scholarships to LHS, parks and rec

Alumni Classes 1970-2023 present scholarships to LHS, parks and rec

Editorial StaffJun 5, 20241 min read

Representatives from the Class of ‘97, LHS host class for Homecoming 2023, presented on behalf of all 52 LHS alumni classes 1970 – 2023 two $500 scholarships and a total of $1600 in donations to various athletic entities at Lafayette…

49 arrested on 125 charges by Task Force

Editorial StaffJun 5, 20247 min read

From 2/7/2024 – 5/29/2024 Agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force/ Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Team, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, Valley Police Department, Lafayette Police Department, and the Lanett Police Department conducted numerous operations,…

Mike’s Musings: Ukraine-Russia war must be stopped

Mike’s Musings: Ukraine-Russia war must be stopped

Editorial StaffMay 29, 20243 min read

Here I go again. One of my favorite rants is “Why do we send so much money and weapons to Ukraine to further a war they will never win?As a country we are nearly $34 trillion in debt and have…

LHS seniors receive dozens of scholarships

LHS seniors receive dozens of scholarships

Editorial StaffMay 29, 20241 min read

People Helping Youth Reach Excellence Scholarship presents to Joy Robinson Samuel Seroyer Memorial Scholarship present to De’Aundra Vines and Anetrah Meadows Chambers County Commission presents Scholarships to Selondria Oliver, VaDerrian Story The City of LaFayette presents the Alabama Municipal Electric…

CCSD honors Top 3 at LHS, VHS

CCSD honors Top 3 at LHS, VHS

Editorial StaffMay 29, 20241 min read

The Chambers County School District hosted Board Recognition for the District’s Academic “Top 3” at the Chambers County School Board Meeting. LaFayette High School “Top Three” were 1) Danasia Thomas, #2) Ny’aiza Linson, and 3) Deaundra Vines. Valley High School…

Obituary: Mr. Nathan Brooks

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Mr. Nathan Brooks, 63 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Brooks will lie…

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