Lafayette, AL. – Joan Dyer Lambeth, age 87, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.Joan is survived by her husband, William Lambeth; daughters, Debbie Vail (Walter), Beverly Cain (Mike); 6 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.Joan was preceded in death by her son, Joel Lowe; brothers, Bobby Dryer, Bill Dryer; and sister, Margaret James.A service will Read More…
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Obituary: Mrs. Willie Mae Bradshaw
Mrs. Willie Mae Bradshaw, 90, of Roanoke died Friday, October 18, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 3435 County Road 288, Five Points at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Vincent T. Ellison, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The Read More…
Bulldogs treated to new locker room
The LaFayette Bulldogs were treated to a surprise a few weeks ago.The players were brought out to the fieldhouse with their eyes closed and Head Coach Juan Williams revealed a totally new renovated locker room with flashing lights and music playing, with black cubbies with yellow cushions with safety lockers , and new shower room, Read More…
Rebels cruise past Cougars with unstoppable ground attack
by Katie McElvy On September 2, the Chambers Academy Rebels visited the Fort Dale Eagles. As Luke Tarver took the ball to the house on a 63-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage, a veteran Eagle fan turned to his wife and said, “They’re going to do that all night.” In just the Read More…
Plans for new quarry in Cusseta spark outrage
By John BriceCorrespondentNews of plans to construct a new rock quarry in the portion of Cusseta located in Chambers County spread on social media this past week, leaving many local residents shocked and upset. According to the description on a GoFundMe page titled “CONSERVE CUSSETA: STOP the Quarry” created by former Chambers County Development Authority Read More…
LaFayette City Council approves smoke alarm program, other contracts
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, October 28th 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 David Ennis, Councilman Toney B. Thomas, Councilman Michael C. Ellis and Councilwoman Tammie B. Williams. City Read More…
Obituary: William (Bill) Weaver Hess
William (Bill) Weaver Hess of Saugatuck passed away peacefully Oct. 21, 2024, after fighting a long illness. He is survived by his loving partner of 46 years, Michael (Mike) Mattern, four nieces and one nephew. Bill was predeceased by his parents, his sister Patricia and brother Daniel.Bill was born on May 2, 1946, in Phoenix, Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorJust becauseyou don’t know what itmeans doesn’t meanit means nothing. We’re No. 135!Saugatuck is the third Most Zen City in Michigan and 135th in the nation, per Mission Connection. With elections looming, this is balm to know.“In our fast-paced world,” says the website, “stress and anxiety can quickly accumulate, prompting many to seek Read More…
Face of America
… as seen in Rado Kirov’s reflective sculpture “Pyramid” outside the Douglas Police Station on Center Street. The predominant yellow of fall leaves and silver of the sculpture surface have been color-inverted here. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
Transformed
Downtown Douglas’s Center Street was transformed Sautrday night for Hystopolis Productions’s annual Adult Walking Halloween Parade. The event yearly draws more than 10,000 viewers and costumed participants, and follows afternoon fun including a downtown Saugatuck Family Parade. This photo is by Kim Zahnow; more appear on Page B3..