JV Rebels win twice, lose once
by Katie McElvy JV Rebels 34, Cornerstone 21Chambers rocketed to a big 17-3 lead in the first quarter with Jacob Norgard and Grey Hayley both recording three point baskets. The Rebels continued to dominate in the second quarter, this time,…
Obituary: Sharon Ann Gillespie
Funeral services for Sharon Ann Gillespie, age 65, of Rock Mills will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 3:00 PM at the Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene with Bro. Jeff Sheffield and Bro. Greg Norred officiating and…
Letter to the Editor: Bad dog roaming city freely
To the Editor of the Lafayette Sun: Immediately, I walked to the Lafayette Police Department and spoke to a police officer and another police officer was called as well. The two Officers went to where the incident occurred. On Wednesday…
COVID hospitalizations increasing quickly
COVID Hospitalizations Increasing QuicklyOn Christmas Day, only 10 patients with COVID-19 were hospitalized in our East Alabama Health system. Today, less than a full week later, our COVID hospitalizations are at 34, the highest total since October 6. Furthermore, our…
Fireworks ring in New Year
Pamela HollowayFireworks ring in new yearDespite the rainy weather citizens of LaFayette, celebrated the 2022 New Year with an abundance of fireworks lighting the sky.
Chambers County schools return to mask mandates
This week the Chambers County School District is reinstating its mask mandate amid concerns of rising COVID-19 cases.Chambers County Board of Education released this statement:“Due to the number of reported positive COVID-19 cases in Chambers County School District, we will…
Shaver arrested for Dodgen Logging theft
Last Tuesday, Dec. 28, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office responded to Dodgen logging in the area of Chambers County Road 62 and Chambers County Road 53 in regard to a burglary and theft of property. Jeff Dodgen offered a $1,000…
Lanett City Council honors Jackson on 95th
By John West Mrs. Jo Frances House Jackson of Lanett was honored for her 95th birthday on Monday evening by the Lanett City Council. Mrs. Jackson was surrounded by family as Lanett Mayor Jamie Heard read a proclamation and presented…
Police officers honored by Lanett Council
By John West Multiple Lanett police officers were promoted at a ceremony held Monday evening at the Lanett City Council meeting. Lanett Police Chief Johnny Wood presided. During the ceremony,Patrick McCullough was promoted to the rank of Commander- CID; Blake…
Rebels take second in holiday tournament
By Katie McElvy In the first round of play, Evangel beat Springwood 48-40 while Chambers was paired with Heritage. At the end of the first period of play, the Rebels were leading 10-2 with the majority of points coming from…
Welcome to Christmas in the country
By Pamela Holloway The Tinsley Family community Christmas lighting show is a sight to behold. The Tinsley Family Village is straight down Highway 50 almost to the county line and very near Camp Hill.People from all over the state come…
Obituary: Mrs. Judy Walker
Mrs. Judy Walker 74 of Roanoke, Alabama died Thursday December 30, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center. Judy was born in LaFayette, Alabama August 18, 1947 to the late James Kellum and the late Jackie Windsor Kellum, she was…
Obituary: Mr. Harold Craft
Mr. Harold Craft 81 of Auburn, Alabama died Tuesday December 28, 2021 at his residence.Harold was born in Randolph County, Alabama December 21, 1940 to the late James Troy Craft and the late Gladys French Craft, he was retired from…
Obituary: Mr. J. C. Woody
Mr. J C Woody, 69, of LaFayette died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Phenix City, AL. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Essie J. Handy Memorial Cemetery, LaFayette at 1:00 p.m.…
Humor by Bill Frazer: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
I may be nearly 93 years old, but being that I’m still on this planet, I have plenty of New Year’s Resolutions. Many of them are what others need to be doing, starting with Congress and Hollywood. My grandson pointed…
Mike’s Musings: Politicians should spend time in private sector
Here’s a novel suggestion. Can we make it a requirement for those running for Congressional seats to spend a few years in the private sector? This idea was presented to me a few weeks ago, and the more I thought…
Inside the Statehouse: Happy New Year. It is election year in the good ole Heart of Dixie
Alabama, like a good many southern states, has our monumental political year in what the nation refers to as the off-year or midterm election year cycle. This reference is, of course, to the presidential election being the main political event.…
Mikes Musings – Gun violence can be solved by adding guns
By Mike Wilcox – Publisher I thought I would pass my opinion spot in this week’s newspaper along to my son Jordan Wilcox who is this newspaper’s tech manager. He wrote this unique perspective on gun violence and I wanted…
