By Katie McElvy The Chambers Academy Rebels traveled to Carrollton, Georgia to compete in the SECIS Kick-off Classic held at University Stadium on the campus of the University of West Georgia. The Rebels faced off against First Presbyterian Day High School out of Macon, Georgia.Special teams proved to be a highlight of the game for Read More…
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Obituary: Mrs. Carmel Holloway Ware
Mrs. Carmel Holloway Ware, 77 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 28, Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Michael A. Wright
Mr. Michael A. “Hamp” Wright, 55 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette.Funeral Services will be Thursday, August 25, 2022, 12:00 PM CST at Ozias Missionary Baptist Church in Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Alonzo Todd, Sr.
Mr. Alonzo “Freddy” Todd, Sr. 78, of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, August 15,2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, Read More…
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 Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.Funeral Serives will be held on Saturday, August 27, Read More…
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 tearful–crowd of law enforcement family members and hospital employees in the support and honor of Read More…
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 anniversary celebration on Monday, August 8th. A member of that graduating class was kind enough Read More…
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 B. Thomas, Michael C. Ellis and Tammie B. Williams. Police Chief George Rampey, Fire Chief Read More…
PP Tennis scores victory over West Catholic
PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL – 5, Grand Rapids West Catholic – 3, Singles:No. 1 – Jack Holt, Grand Rapids West Catholic def. Tyler Mejeur, PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL, 3-6 , 6-2 , 10-5 ;No. 2 – RJ Laughlin, PAW PAW HIGH SCHOOL def. Luke Paganelli, Grand Rapids West Catholic, 6-0 , 6-2 , -;No. 3 – Read More…
Obituary: Irwin C. Barker
Irwin C. Barker passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 22, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born in Lawrence, MI on January 9, 1937, to the late Lynn and Ruth (Dobson) Barker. Irwin proudly served his country in the United States Army where he was a welder. He retired from Arvco Container as Read More…