Obituary: Ms. Sara Mae Ellis
Ms. Sara Mae Ellis, 75 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at…
Fiance of fallen police officer welcomes baby girl
By Pamela Whitlow On June 20, Chambers County Alabama Sheriff’s Officer Deputy J’Mar Abel, age 24, died in the line of duty. Today, his fiancé, Jasmine Gaddist, and their newborn baby girl Abel, were discharged from EAMC to a cheerful–and…
LaFayette Class of 1972 reunites
by John BriceCorrespondent Reunited and it feels so good! Those were the lyrics from the Peaches and Herb radio hit on the tip of every tongue at the LaFayette High School Class of 1972 reunion as they held their 50th…
Council proclaims September as Cervical Cancer month
By John BriceCorrespondent The City Council met on August 29th of 2022 at the Farmer’s Federation branch location in the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines along with council members Terry G. Mangram, David Ennis, Toney…
Sorry, but I don’t want to pay for your loan
It’s so great to be a taxpayer in the United States. Our government continues to pile on the middle class with new tax after new tax.Now we are being told we must contribute to the $500 billion slush fund that…
Pray for Alzheimer’s cure
Of all the conditions or diseases, one might encounter, Alzheimer’s/dementia is in my opinion the worst.Many of us know a mother, father or a close relative that has suffered from this disease that saps almost all memory from a person.…
Times are hard for small businesses, families in county
Grand D’s is closed because owners can’t find employees By Jody StewartRising costs, supply shortages and staffing issues are making times difficult for local businesses. One local restaurant, Grand D’s has been closed for nearly a week due to staffing…
Sen. Price, wife arrested for cow on the loose
State Sen. Randy Price and his wife, Lee County Revenue Commissioner Oline Price, were arrested on Monday and charged with three counts each of “large animals running at large,” a misdemeanor offense, according to a press release from the Opelika…
Chambers football preview: Part 2
The Chambers Rebels Seniors hope to take care of some unfinished business during a season dedicated to classmate and teammate Holden “B” Messer, who tragically passed away last summer. Photo by Taphne Nelson By: Katie McElvy The second half of…
Obituary: Mrs. Susie M. Cosper
Mrs, Susie M. Cosper age 100 formerly of Milltown, Alabama passed away on August 7, 2022 at her residence in LaFayette, Alabamasurrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Cosper was born on February 19, 1922 in Chambers County to the late…
Obituary: Mrs. Thelma Vaughn
Mrs. Thelma Vaughn, 80, of Wadley died Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, GA. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 15, 2022, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev.…
Obituary: Carol Bishop Lisenby
Carol Bishop Lisenby, 69 of Auburn, passed away August 12, 2022 at Bethany House after a brief illness. Mrs. Lisenby was born December 27, 1952 to Homer and Ellie Bishop. Funeral services will be held 11:00am cst, August 15, 2022…
Mike’s Musings: Don’t be scam victim
By Mike WilcoxPublisherScammers are everywhere these days, often where you least expect them.I ran into a group a couple nights ago while trying to call Spectrum to fix my internet.Spectrum wants you to make all inquiries online, so they do…
CA Rebels open season with tough schedule
By: Katie McElvy The Chambers Academy Rebels will kick off their 2022 football season on Thursday, August 18. As one of the first games to be played in the state, all eyes will turn to Chambers County as the Rebels…
Obituary-Mrs. Mary L. Ware Gibson
Mrs. Mary L. Ware Gibson, 81 of Opelika, AL passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM…
Unique kickball tourney raises funds for three children
Teams that sponsors the kickball tournament to raise money for medical expenses. Team Cayden, Team Adaiden, Team Alaina Kickball teams gather for prayer before starting game By Jody Stewart Saturday afternoon at Avondale Park, LaFayette Councilwoman Tammie Williams’s plan for…
Mike’s Musings-Why the difference in American, European foods?
In America, many of us suffer from a variety of illnesses and medical conditions. Many more of us are overweight and feed on a diet that includes too much junk food and cola. It is a shame that many of…
Mike’s Musings: Big Oil… Soaking our Savings
Those of us who use more than a tank of gas on a weekly basis, have felt the doubling of gas prices in our pocketbook. What use to be a $40 fill-up is now $80 and if you own a…
Obituary: Mr. Tommy Young Jr.
Mr. Tommy Young, Jr. 82 of Dadeville, AL passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.Public Visitation will be held Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 5:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer…
Obituary: Mr. Eddie Gooden
Mr. Eddie Gooden 86 of LaFayette, Alabama Died Saturday July 23, 2022 at his residence.Mr. Gooden was born in LaFayette January 17, 1936 to the late Eddie Lee Gooden, Sr., and the late Pearlie Simpson Gooden he was a member…
