Paw Paw High School has announced its Academic Elite students for the Class of 2024. These 21 students are graduating with a weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher. From a class of 152 students, this represents just over 13 percent of the graduating class. Shown in photo, in front row, from left, Read More…
By Katie McElvy Lady Rebels SoftballAfter making the state tournament, the Lady Rebels participated in the seeding tournament, coming up short by one run in both games. First, the Lady Rebels faced Edgewood. Both teams were held scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning when Edgewood knocked in two runs. Chambers answered in the Read More…
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 appear that if you’ve been in Congress for several years, you can retire with a Read More…
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 Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Culpepper will lie in state at the church one hour Read More…
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 Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 30, Read More…
Funeral services for Lillian D. Slay, age 95, of LaFayette, will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Chapel Hill Methodist Church with Bro. Russell Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.The family will receive friends at the church from 5:30 Read More…
Ms. Alison Anthony, 53 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Anthony will lie in state at the church one hour prior Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Last week, Nikki and Tushar Patel announced that they were the new owners of the LaFayette Piggly Wiggly. “We are so excited to be here and have big plans for LaFayette Piggly Wiggly,” said Nikki Patel to Lafayette Main Street. “We have been working so hard at this store to make it Read More…
Eight LaFayette High School passed their CNA exam last week and are now CNA Certified. They are:Azajah GrimesKylie MorganKyndhal OliverZiakeria KingJoy RobinsonDanasia ThomasErykah WilkinsDaNayla Heard
By John BriceCorrespondent Springtime is that season every year when the unusual insects known as cicadas hatch in droves, however, this year will be especially notable due to an occurrence that hasn’t transpired since 1803. Brood XIX and Brood XIII, which emerge every thirteen years and every seventeen years respectively, will both be hatching this Read More…