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Jones wins Sun’s Cow Contest
LeRoy Jones of LaFayette was chosen a last week’s winner of The Sun’s Locate the Cow contest. Jones’ correct entry was chosen from dozens of participants. He will receive a…
Christmas Wish
In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or…
Won’t you help us help those in need?
It’s that time of year when our email and post box is flooded with Christmas Wishes. Our annual program, partially funded by local businesses fulfills the wishes of dozens of…
Young Lady Rebels get off to slow start
Lizzie McManus goes up for two points against Lee-Scott. Photo by Tanya Lovelace By Katie McElvy JV Lady RebelsAfter falling to LaGrange Academy in the season opener, the JV Lady…
Lamb wins $50 Sun contest
Kathy Lamb of LaFayette walked away with a $50 check last week, as her name was drawn as the lucky winner of the Find the Cow Contest, a feature in…
Hundreds join in for RockingFest activities
By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondentThe 3rd Annual RockingFest on The Square which featuredThe World’s Largest Rocking Horse, was attended by hundreds of people last Saturday in downtown LaFayette.Sponsored by the Greater Valley…
Do you need help?
In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or…
Mike’s Musings: Think twice before you make your child walk
I was going to write my usual Thanksgiving tribute to those that have made 2022 a bountiful year, when scanning the news, I came across this piece that got my…
Mike’s Musings: Election results prove country deeply divided
Now that the Mid-Term election is over (at least in most states) it is time to reflect on the results. I’m happy to say voter turnout was better than expected…
LaFayette PeeWee football advances to championship
LaFayette Peewee Youth Football 10U won their last regular season game on Saturday and the Bulldogs will host the Championship Game at the Bulldog Stadium on Saturday morning. LaFayette Peewee…
Obituary: Joe Belser
Joe Belser, 82, of Lake Martin went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.A celebration of his life will be…
Obituary: Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Wade Hill
Funeral Service for Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Wade Hill, 67, of LaFayette, Alabama, will be Wednesday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time at LaFayette Heights Baptist Church. Pastor Chuck Goodwin…
Five Points honors veterans
The Town of Five Points showed our veterans appreciation today by serving them lunch.Pictured from left to right:Back row: Larry Crozier, Army; Willie Cosby, Army; Calvin Hammond, Army; Steve Diamond,…
Lamb wins contest
Kathy Lamb of LaFayette is $50 richer as her name was pulled from several dozen entries in The Sun’s “Find the Cow” photo contest.
Nelson elected Sheriff, Jones re-elected coroner
By John BriceCorrespondentChambers County residents along with their fellow Alabamians and citizens across the United States of America showed up at the polls on Election Day this year to make…
Do You Need Help?
Do you need help? Write Us!In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation towrite us and in detail, tell…
Mike’s Musings: Daylight saving time makes no sense
In the immortalized words of David Coverdale, lead singer of Whitesnake, “here I go again.” It’s another year and another rant as to why daylight saving time should go the…
Rebels get bogged down in the swamp
Dylan Williams tackles the Glenwood quarterback. By Katie McElvy The seven game winning streak for the Chambers Academy Rebels was snapped on Friday night as they visited the AAA Glenwood…
Kids enjoy Friday night’s Trunk or Treat
By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondent The newly established “LaFayette Mainstreet” of LaFayette hosted a downtown Trunk or Treat on the Square on Friday evening. The streets were packed with all types of…
CCSD chooses Valley for site of new combined high school
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, was a historic day for the Chambers County School District. The school system hosted its monthly meeting for the Board of Education which concluded with the…