LaFayette Sun

Obituary: Mrs. Willie Pearl Harper Henderson

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Mrs. Willie Pearl Harper Henderson, 80 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her residence.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel,…

Obituary: Ms. Priscilla Allen

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20242 min read

Ms. Priscilla Allen, 67 passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Allen will lie in state…

Obituary: Ms. Cora Mae Durham

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20241 min read

Ms. Cora Mae Durham, 70 passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Durham will lie in state…

Mike’s Musings: The school end is here, thoughts for our graduates

Mike’s Musings: The school end is here, thoughts for our graduates

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20243 min read

Our newspapers, for the most part, are filled with photos of high school graduates and some college graduates. It is indeed a milestone to graduate, and it will be a feat you, your parents and grandparents will remember for years…

Thomas, Linson lead LHS Top 10 graduates

Thomas, Linson lead LHS Top 10 graduates

Editorial StaffMay 22, 20244 min read

I’m Class #1l am DaNasia Thomas, valedictorian of class of 2024. I am an honor student who is on an advanced diploma maintaining a grade point average of 4.0. $270,040 in scholarships.I am a member of the National Honor Society.…

Obituary: Mr. Brian Ross

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20242 min read

Mr. Brian Ross, 38 passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Montgomery Baptist South Medical Center, Montgomery, AL.Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel,…

Mike’s Musings: Homeless woman found in sign, RFK’s brain eaten by worm

Mike’s Musings: Homeless woman found in sign, RFK’s brain eaten by worm

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20243 min read

I thought I’d take time out from writing about politics to offer a few weird, or absurd items that appeared in the news last week. It seems some news stories are getting weirder and weirder as weeks and months go…

City flag gets new look

City flag gets new look

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20241 min read

The City of LaFayette revamped the design of the city flag. The new flag was presented and revealed at the LaFayette City Council Meeting on Monday night by Fire Chief James Doody.

LaFayette installs electric vehicle charging station

LaFayette installs electric vehicle charging station

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20241 min read

The City of LaFayette through an (AMEA) Alabama Municipal Electrical Authority Grant installed an electric vehicle charging station last week. The LaFayette Light Department Supervisor Chris Sanders stated “he’s excited about the station and hopes it gets visitors to get…

City traffic light being updated, officials urge caution

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20242 min read

The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin a project to upgrade the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of US-431 and 2ndAvenue in the City of LaFayette on Monday, May 13th at 7 PM, weather permitting. This project will provide…

Northern Lights make rare appearance in Chambers County

Northern Lights make rare appearance in Chambers County

Editorial StaffMay 15, 20243 min read

View of the northern lights in Lanett. By John BriceCorrespondent Residents of Chambers County and all across the south enjoyed the rare opportunity to witness Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the “Northern Lights”, during the late evening hours of Friday,…

Mike’s Musings: Taxes just keep piling up

Mike’s Musings: Taxes just keep piling up

Editorial StaffMay 8, 20243 min read

Like many of us I struggle with having to pay taxes each year. I often wonder why I put aside more and more each year to pay the government yet get lesser and lesser services.For instance, I’m drawing social security.…

Chambers softball and baseball seasons come to end

Chambers softball and baseball seasons come to end

Editorial StaffMay 8, 20243 min read

Hayden Hendrix winds up on the mound against Edgewood. Photo by Heather Hendrix By Katie McElvy Chambers SoftballThe Lady Rebels entered the AISA AA State Softball Tournament last week. First, the Rebels faced Patrician Academy. After the Saints took an…

Memorial bench dedicated in remembrance of LaFayette resident

Memorial bench dedicated in remembrance of LaFayette resident

Editorial StaffMay 8, 20243 min read

Family and friends gather to dedicate a memorial bench to the late Richard Rowland of LaFayette. By John BriceCorrespondent Local residents gathered for the dedication of a memorial bench in remembrance of dearly departed LaFayette resident Richard Rowland at the…

Auburn students design plan for LaFayette

Auburn students design plan for LaFayette

Editorial StaffMay 8, 20241 min read

The Auburn University Urban Design Class made their way back to LaFayette last Tuesday.The class toured LaFayette downtown in January to decide different ideas for the revitalization for the downtown.The students went back to their drawing boards and came up…

25 retire from CCSD, honored at meeting

25 retire from CCSD, honored at meeting

Editorial StaffMay 8, 20241 min read

The Chambers County School District recognized the 2023-2024 retirees at the Chamber County School District board meeting last week.LaKeyda Davis 10 yearsDeanna Fuller 27 yearsConnie Guice 24 yearsMarshon Harper 25 yearsMitchell Harte 3 yearsLisa Hughes 20 yearsEricka Jenkins 25 yearsBeverly…

Rebels advance with game three win

Rebels advance with game three win

Editorial StaffMay 1, 20243 min read

Kole Baker got the win on the mound in game three to advance the Rebels in the playoffs. Photo by April Fuller By Katie McElvy Lady Rebels SoftballAfter making the state tournament, the Lady Rebels participated in the seeding tournament,…

Mike’s Musings: Wanna make millions, become a politician

Mike’s Musings: Wanna make millions, become a politician

Editorial StaffMay 1, 20243 min read

Like most of you, I chose the wrong profession if my goal was to make a lot of money. It seems the best way to achieve financial success is to run for elected office, in particular a federal office.It would…

Obituary: Ms. Lula Culpepper

Editorial StaffMay 1, 20242 min read

Ms. Lula Culpepper, 66 of Valley, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Piedmont Columbus Medical Center, Columbus, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer…

Obituary: Mr. Walter C. Calloway, Jr.

Editorial StaffMay 1, 20241 min read

Mr. Walter C. Calloway, Jr., 73 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM CST until 6:00 PM CST at…

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