By John RaffelCorrespondent Evart Police Department Weekly Report Jan. 10-23Jan. 10: Parole Violation – Officers were called to assist parole and probation to attempt to serve a parole violation warrant. Contact with the subject was made, and they were arrested on the warrants and new felony charges.Jan. 11: Child Abuse – Officers were dispatched to investigate two minor Read More…
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Push Ceremony welcomes new fire truck
By Jody Stewart The LaFayette Fire Department held a traditional push ceremony on Saturday the 22nd upon receiving their new much anticipated fire engine. Chief Dooty gave a warm welcome to the crowd that gathered to celebrate with the department. Chief Dooty said, “Thank you all for coming out today and spending your weekend time Read More…
JV Rebels get win, Varsity boys stay ahead in area play
By Katie McElvy JV BoysThe Chambers JV Boys hosted Macon-East last week after falling to the Knights earlier in the season. This game provided much different results as the JV Rebels were able to both score points and play outstanding defense in the game. In the first quarter, Chambers used the press to hold the Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Myra Lee Looser
Mrs. Myra Lee Looser passed on Friday January 21, 2022 and went to be with her heavenly Father.Myra was born June 17, 1929 in Randolph County, Alabama to the late Robert Merrell Laney and the lateCloie Bailey Laney, Graveside services will be held Wednesday January 26, 2022 at 2PM at the LaFayette City Cemetery with Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Betty Ruth Brand
Mrs. Betty Ruth Brand, age 91, of Lanett, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama.Mrs. Brand was born in Randolph county on December 20, 1930, to the late Trent Moon and Paula Ruth Bailey Moon. She was also preceded in death by her brother Paul Moon.A 1949 Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Charlene Wilkerson Thurman
Mrs. Charlene Wilkerson Thurman, age 82, of Dunwoody GA, passed away Wednesday morning, January 19, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in Rome, GA. Mrs. Thurman was born in Chambers County, Alabama on June 28, 1939, daughter of the late Roberts and Charlie V. Wilkerson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Thurman. Mrs. Read More…
Obituary: Miss Carol Pledger
Miss Carol Pledger 69, of Tallassee, Alabama died Wednesday January 19, 2022 at the USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.Carol was born in Chambers County, Alabama November 4, 1952 to the late Robert Charles Pledger and the late Doris Faye Weaver Pledger,she was an elementary school teacher, and a member of the Church Of Read More…
Public invited to Paw Paw’s Bond Election presentation
PAW PAW – Tonight, (Thursday, Jan. 27), the Paw Paw community is invited to a public presentation and work session on the proposed May 2022 Bond Election, pending approval by the Board of Education. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Paw Paw High School’s Performing Arts Center (The PAC), located inside the Read More…
It’s cold, but feathered friends not bothered
On, Friday, Jan. 21, area residents woke up to cold temperatures, reporting zero degrees. Feathered friends didn’t seem to be bothered by the chilly temperatures as they gathered on Maple Lake in Paw Paw. As the morning progressed, the sign at the Paw Paw Middle School showed three degrees at 9:14 a.m. In the state’s Read More…
PPFD trains for ice rescues
On Sunday, Jan. 16, members of the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department participated in an annual ice rescue training event held on Three Mile Lake, in Paw Paw Township.Photos courtesy of Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department