Obituary: Barbara Adkins Smith
Barbara Adkins Smith, 87 years old, of Ridge Grove, Alabama, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, peacefully at her residence.Barbara was born in LaFayette on March 31, 1937, to the late Edwin and Ersa Adkins. She was a member of Center…
Earth Day celebrated at Health Center
AU Students hold a ribbon cutting for new food pantries. Volunteers build a community garden to celebrate Earth Day. By John BriceCorrespondent Volunteers from a variety of local organizations gathered at the Chambers County Health and Wellness Center to celebrate…
Council agrees to repair 2nd St. bridge
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, April 22nd of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman Toney…
Woman found dead after being hit by train
The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office released more details about the incident, where a woman was hit by a train in Cusseta.According to CCSO, the sheriff’s office received a report about a person, later identified as 41-year-old Donna Michelle Watkins from…
Mike’s Musings: Nothing new about college students protesting
What goes around, always comes around again.I remember the early 1970’s when college students as well as others took to the streets of campuses and cities to protest what they thought was an unjust Viet Nam War. It was a…
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Bulldog homecoming one for the ages
This the host for the 2022 alumni homecoming festivities class of 1993 JiNysha Story 2022 LHS Homecoming Queen, escort and former LHS Queen. 2022 JiNysha Story crown Homecoming Queen By Pamela Whitlow Where can you start…. where do you start…
Mike’s Musings: My childhood playground destroyed by Ian
It was with great sadness that I viewed the videos and photos of the destruction to Fort Myers Beach caused by Hurricane Ian. I had spent many days of my youth and young adulthood enjoying the weather and beaches of…
Chambers crushes 3A Bessemer, 42-6
Drew Sheppard bats down a pass in the Rebels’ win over Bessemer. Photo by Taphne Nelson By Katie McElvy The Chambers Rebels took care of business in Birmingham on Friday night as they beat 3A Bessemer Academy 42-6. Chambers wasted…
Obituary: Mr. Willie C. Phillips
Mr. Willie C. Phillips, 82, of LaFayette died Monday, September 12, 2022 at LaFayette Extended Care, LaFayette. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Essie J. Handy Cemetery, LaFayette at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. G. H.…
Obituary: Mr. Jimmie Lee Trammell Sr.
Mr. Jimmie Lee Trammell, Sr. 79 of Stone Mountain, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 2:00 PM EST until 6:00 PM…
Obituary: Inell Patterson Torbert
Inell Patterson Torbert, 95 of Lafayette, passed away September 9, 2022 at Legacy Reserve in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 2:30pm, Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Lafayette First Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 1:00pm prior to…
Obituary: Mrs. Virginia Johnson McKinley
Mrs. Virginia Johnson McKinley, 79, of Roanoke died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Knollwood Baptist Retirement Center, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, at New Beginning Outreach Ministries, 314 Seymour Dr., Roanoke at 12:00 p.m. (CST)…
Obituary: Mr. James C. Hill Jr.
Mr. James C. Hill, Jr, 71 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 2:00 until 7:00 PM EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette, AL.*The family will…
Obituary: Mr. Malcolm B. Clark
Mr. Malcolm B. Clark, 59, of Wadley died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Tanner Medical Center/East Alabama, Wedowee. Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, County Road 813, Wedowee at 1:00 p.m.…
It’s here, LHS celebrates homecoming week
Past Alumni Day picnic crowd! It’s that time of the year again!!!It’s the most exciting, fun filled, grills smoking, tents standing, music playing, line dancing, kids bouncing, train riding, picture taking, classes gathered time of the year in LaFayette.It’s The…
Death of man in cemetery ruled a suicide by hanging
On September 19, Mark David Spence was identified as the male that was found hanging from a tree. The cause of death was ruled as a suicide. On September 10, around 8 am, the LaFayette Police Department and EMS received…
Health and Wellness Center receives Council approval
by John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on September 26th of 2022 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David Ennis…
Mike’s Musings: Forget fossil fuels, solar power-nuclear energy is best
In attempting to break through the logjam between clean air advocates and those who think our reliance on fossil fuels will not go away any time soon, we have forgotten what I think could be an important alternative- nuclear energy.Green…
Rebels victorious 42-0 on homecoming
Evan Arwood leaps to receive the pass from Kole Baker in the Rebels’ 42-0 homecoming win over Banks. Photo by Taphne Nelson By Katie McElvy Chambers Academy hosted the Banks Academy for their homecoming game on Friday and easily handled…
