By John West On Monday March 14, City Attorney Joseph “Mac” Tucker spoke to the LaFayette City Council regarding the city COVID mask mandate. Tucker took the time to lay out his case on why the mandate should be dropped. “I think it’s dubious that a mask be required in a public setting ifthere’s no Read More…
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Saturday April 9 announced as Valley Haven day
Valley Haven LaFayette Day will be on Saturday April 9th, 2022. CCDA director Chris Busby was on hand at the LaFayette City Council meeting Monday night to make the announcement. The event will be from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm central time. This will be the event’s 26th year. All proceeds go to support Valley Read More…
Residents given more time to pay electric bills
By John West The LaFayette city council has voted to allow an extension on electric bills for residents who are having trouble making their payment on time. Councilman Toney Thomas brought up the matter at the March 14 council meeting. The current cutoff date is set for the 22nd of each month unless that day Read More…
Lady Rebels begin softball with 2-2 start
Article and photo by Tanya LovelaceWith a loss in the Elite 8 basketball game, the Lady Rebels wasted no time starting softball. The Lady Rebels are led by seven seniors; Chloe Mitcham-pitcher, Natalie Lovelace-utility, Mattie Reese-second base, Bailey Allen-shortstop, Lanie Lackey-third base, Lexi Smith-right field, and Lindsey Fuller-left field. The varsity team as a whole Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Anthony Tyrone Riggans
Mr. Anthony Tyrone Riggans, 52, of Talladega died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Pastor Lawrence Stanley officiating. Interment will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery, 2300 Hwy 49 South, Dadeville. Public viewing will be at Read More…
Obituary: Carol Carmichael Wheeler
Carol Carmichael Wheeler, 79, passed away March 1, 2022 at LaFayette Extended Care. She was born to Dr. Nicholas Aaron Wheeler, Jr. andCaroline Carmichael Wheeler. Carol attended Auburn University majoring in Elementary Education. She spent years teaching younger children and enjoying every day to the fullest.Before her health declined, she enjoyed cooking, spending time at Read More…
Obituary: Rev. Harvey Canady
Rev. Harvey Canady, 71, of Dadeville died Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Mid-Town Hospital, Columbus, GA. A private funeral service for the immediate family was held Monday, March 14, 2022 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Dadeville at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. G. H. Pulliam officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Read More…
Obituary: Glenn Gordon Keith
Glenn Gordon Keith, 82, of Kalamazoo, died March 8, 2022. Glenn was born June 5, 1939, in Chicago, to Glenn and Grethel (Wilson) Keith.Glenn was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Corts; his brother, Robert Keith; and his beloved granddaughter, Jenna Nichole Keith.Surviving are his wife, Marilyn; children, Greg (Laura) Keith and Kristine Read More…
Obituary: David Kelly Stephayn
David Kelly Stephayn was born Oct. 6, 1943, to Andrew Sr., and Viola (Kelly) Stephayn. He passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in the evening hours of March 10, 2022, just moments after a final prayer was said for God to welcome him home from his journey.David grew up and lived most of his Read More…
Obituary: Shirley Mearing
Shirley Jean Mearing, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at the age of 86. She was the daughter of Richard Shaw and Virginia Wiley.She was a graduate of East Jackson High School, Jackson, MI in 1954. She retired from Paw Paw Wine Distributors, after many years of loyal service. She took Read More…