Mr. Christopher L. Sims Reese, 45 of Wadley, AL passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 12 Noon CST at Pleasant Grove Read More…
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Obituary: Mr. Duffie
Mr. Duffie passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at his home. Survivors include: five sons, Anthony Duffie (Sherry) of Valley, Michaele Duffie (Ragene) of West Point, GA, Jeffery Duffie of Daviston, Spence Duffie of Fredonia, and Matthew Duffie (Kim) of Roanoke; and one sister, Betty Cantrell of Wedowee. A Woodland native, Mr. Duffie was born Read More…
Obituary: Harold Edward Duffie
Graveside services for Harold Edward Duffie, age 81, of Lafayette will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Daviston Cemetery with Bro. Keith Benefield officiating and Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00-1:00 PM on Thursday, June 2, 2022before services begin. Read More…
Obituary: Donald Thornton Anthony Jr.
Graveside services for Donald Thornton Anthony, Jr. “Donnie”, age 67, of Roanoke will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Cedarwood Cemetery with Bro. Tim Whaley officiating and Steve Daniel delivering the eulogy.The family will receive friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 8th.Mr. Anthony Read More…
Council hopes new offices will be ready by October
By Jody Stewart LaFayette City council met Monday at noon with a high priority meeting to address several issues on the city’s agenda. All council members were present and called to order by city clerk Louis Davidson. Chris Busby addressed the City Council and updated them on the status of the city’s application for a Read More…
LaFayette awarded MainStreet designation
By Jody Stewart The Vision that the “Vison LaFayette” group had is now a reality and LaFayette has received a MainStreet designation. The citizens of LaFayette will soon see the presence of MainStreet in town. Chris Busby address city Council Monday and explained that soon there will be a big event and a press conference Read More…
Chambley, Rampey work to keep schools safe
By Jody Stewart With the recent uptick of gun violence in our nation, the Chamber County Public Safety, local law enforcement and school officials are taking measures to be better prepared to protect our schools and our children. Chambers County School Superintendent Casey Chambley expressed his worry and fear of such horrific events. “Being the Read More…
County votes to renew Amwaste contract
LAFAYETTE- Despite some reservation, the Chambers County Commision voted in favor of extending the Amwaste Solid Waste, and Water Disposal contract. The contract is good for three years, and despite reservation all commisioners with exception to Commissioner James “Moto” Williams voted yes. “I just feel like Amwaste did not fulfill all they said they would Read More…
Farwell VFW honors World War ll vet on Memorial Day
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Floyd Schmid, of Farwell, is one of the few World War II veterans left. As a special tribute on Memorial Day Monday morning, Mr. Schmid was honored during the ceremonies conducted by the Sparta Esterline VFW Post 3039 Commander Bill Geyer at the Farwell Village Park.Floyd served in the U. S. Army Read More…
Student’s comment leads to Farwell Schools shutdown
By Pat MaurerCorrespondents Comments from two students looking for books in the Farwell High School library during school hours May 26 prompted what a school employee perceived as a threat and led to an employee seeking charges against one student and the school being closed down while an investigation was conducted.The incident happened around 3:10 Read More…