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Obituary: Mr. Rand D. (Terry) Burns

Editorial StaffFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mr. Rand D. (Terry) Burns, 57, of Camp Hill died Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his residence. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Brummitt Cemetery, Camp Hill, AL at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Min. Anthony…

Obituary: Mr. Antavious Walton

Editorial StaffFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mr. Antavious Walton, 16 of Valley, AL, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Public Visitation will be held Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Funeral…

Obituary: Mr. Willie James Bell

Editorial StaffFeb 9, 20221 min read

Mr. Willie James Bell, 70, of LaGrange, GA (formerly of LaFayette) died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in LaFayette. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Handy Cemetery, LaFayette, AL at 2:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Terry…

Obituary: Mrs. Charlotte Barber Fulghum

Editorial StaffFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mrs. Charlotte Barber Fulghum 71 of LaFayette, Alabama died Tuesday February 2, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center.She was born in LaFayette on November 21, 1950 to the late William Pierce Barber, Jr. and the late Kathryn Barber. Charlotte’s…

Obituary: Mrs. Montez Tucker

Editorial StaffFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mrs. Montez Tucker, 75 of Camp Hill, AL, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at her residence in Camp Hill, AL.Public Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral…

Obituary: Mr. Jim Henderson

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20222 min read

Mr. Jim Henderson, 82 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his residence in Lanett, AL. Public Visitation was Friday, January 28, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel…

Obituary: Ms. Phillistine Wright

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20222 min read

Ms. Phillistine Wright, 64 of Opelika, AL, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Public Visitation was held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer…

Obituary: Mr. James Goodman

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20222 min read

Mr. James Goodman, 68 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center- Lanier in Valley, AL. Public Visitation was held Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at…

Obituary: Mr. Steven McCoy

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20222 min read

Mr. Steven McCoy, 54 of Tuskegee, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at River Towne Care and Rehabilitation Center. Public Visitation was held Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home…

Mr. Allen Leonard

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20221 min read

Mr. Allen Leonard, 74 of Camp Hill, AL, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his residence in Camp Hill, AL. Public Visitation was held Friday, January 28, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer…

Obituary: Mr. Michael J. Watkins

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20222 min read

Mr. Michael J. Watkins, 61 of Roanoke, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, GA. Public Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. CST until 3:00 p.m.…

Obituary: Mrs. Sandra V. Weaver

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20221 min read

Mrs. Sandra V. Weaver, 61 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on January 19, 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Public Visitation was held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer…

Obituary: Mrs. Peggy Moncus

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20221 min read

Mrs. Peggy Moncus 69 of Campo Hill, Alabama died Friday January 28, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center. Peggy was born in LaFayette, Alabama August 9, 1952 to the late Alton Henderson and Jean Henderson, she was a member…

Lady Rebels head to Elite 8 tournament

Lady Rebels head to Elite 8 tournament

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20222 min read

Senior Lady Rebels left to right: Bailey Allen, Lindsey Fuller, Natalie Lovelace, Coach Jeff Hines, Lexi Smith, Claire Allen, and Mattie Reese. Photo by Taphne Nelson. By Tanya LovelacePrior to recognizing the seniors at last week’s Senior night basketball game,…

Community rallies to support young leukemia victim

Community rallies to support young leukemia victim

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20222 min read

By Pamela Holloway Last week a post was noticed on Facebook in reference to a student at Eastside Elementary School name Alaina. Eastside and JP Powell school will be wearing orange in honor of Alaina White. Alaina is an 8…

City Hall evacuated due to gas scare

City Hall evacuated due to gas scare

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20221 min read

LFD Engine 1 and Medic 982 respond to possible gas leak Monday at City Hall LaFayette City Hall employees had a scare Monday when employees suspected a gas leak. As a precautionary measure, city hall and the police department were…

Mike’s Musings: Transgender athletes should not compete with females

Mike’s Musings: Transgender athletes should not compete with females

Editorial StaffFeb 2, 20223 min read

It took years to pass Title 9, which essentially put women’s sports on an even keel with men’s. Now female athletes enjoy the same funding, facilities, etc, that male athletes have had since high school and collegiate sports were popularized…

Push Ceremony welcomes new fire truck

Push Ceremony welcomes new fire truck

Editorial StaffJan 26, 20223 min read

Chief Dooty giving personal tour of truck Chief Dooty, his crew, and many city representatives The firemen having a tradional push in ceremony By Jody Stewart The LaFayette Fire Department held a traditional push ceremony on Saturday the 22nd upon…

JV Rebels get win, Varsity boys stay ahead in area play

JV Rebels get win, Varsity boys stay ahead in area play

Editorial StaffJan 26, 20222 min read

Caden Hayley gets the rebound and takes it back up By Katie McElvy JV BoysThe Chambers JV Boys hosted Macon-East last week after falling to the Knights earlier in the season. This game provided much different results as the JV…

Obituary: Mrs. Myra Lee Looser

Editorial StaffJan 26, 20221 min read

Mrs. Myra Lee Looser passed on Friday January 21, 2022 and went to be with her heavenly Father.Myra was born June 17, 1929 in Randolph County, Alabama to the late Robert Merrell Laney and the lateCloie Bailey Laney, Graveside services…