LaFayette Sun Obituaries

Obituary: Mr. Jerome Royzell “Big G” Russell

Mr. Jerome Royzell “Big G” Russell, 61, of Dadeville died Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Compassus Bethany House, Auburn.   Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at New Popular Springs Baptist Church, 4853 North Thornton Rd, Dadeville at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Richard D. Jacobs officiating. Interment will be in Read More…

LaFayette Sun News

CCSD Superintendent Chambley clarifies security precautions taken at VHS

By John BriceCorrespondent In the aftermath of the school shooting tragedy that took place earlier this month in Winder, Georgia there was a heightened level of safety procedures enacted at Valley High School on Friday, September 13th of 2024.What ensued was a tidal wave of wild rumors that swirled around the community and across social Read More…

LaFayette Sun News

Threats against Lanett Schools debunked as false alarm

By John BriceCorrespondent In the wake of a terrifying school shooting that occurred in Winder, Georgia earlier this month there has been serious concern and anxiety amongst students, families, faculty, school administrators and the community at large across the nation and especially here in Chambers County and surrounding areas with this latest tragedy having taken Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Sports

South Haven overcomes Coloma

By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN – South Haven’s football team proved to be too much for Coloma with a 48-28 victory on Friday.South Haven had a 48-28 advantage in first downs, and 271-85 in rushing yards.South Haven led in total yardage 271-85.We played a solid game and weathered crazy punt turnovers situation,” South Haven coach Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Sports

Gobles girls win championship trophy

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Saturday, the Tigers traveled to Mendon’s home cross country course at Feek County Park in Leonidas, MI to compete in a wooded course that twists and turns wind through the Mendon countryside.The boys finished seventh. Cole Ringel brought home a medal with his 22nd place finish (20:35), Cole Cannon was Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Obituaries

Obituary: Murray J. Swindell

Murray J. Swindell, 90, of Lincoln, MA and former longtime resident of Concord, MA passed away on September 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends.Murray was born on June 22, 1934, to Cassie and G. Murray Swindell in Paw Paw, Michigan. He graduated from Paw Paw High School, received his bachelor’s degree at Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

PPPS Superintendent accepts a position with nearby district

PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Public Schools Board of Education announced Monday, Sept. 16, that Superintendent Rick Reo has accepted another position as superintendent of Bloomingdale Public Schools.“We are grateful to Rick for his leadership and the contributions he has made to our students, staff and the community in his five years as superintendent,” Read More…