By John West Multiple Lanett police officers were promoted at a ceremony held Monday evening at the Lanett City Council meeting. Lanett Police Chief Johnny Wood presided. During the ceremony,Patrick McCullough was promoted to the rank of Commander- CID; Blake Brown was promoted to the rank of Sargent; Terry Daniel was promoted to the rank Read More…
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Rebels take second in holiday tournament
By Katie McElvy In the first round of play, Evangel beat Springwood 48-40 while Chambers was paired with Heritage. At the end of the first period of play, the Rebels were leading 10-2 with the majority of points coming from free throws by various Rebels and a three pointer by Caden Hayley. Shooting woes continued Read More…
Welcome to Christmas in the country
By Pamela Holloway The Tinsley Family community Christmas lighting show is a sight to behold. The Tinsley Family Village is straight down Highway 50 almost to the county line and very near Camp Hill.People from all over the state come from far and near to enjoy the drive by of the family community lighting. The Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Judy Walker
Mrs. Judy Walker 74 of Roanoke, Alabama died Thursday December 30, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center. Judy was born in LaFayette, Alabama August 18, 1947 to the late James Kellum and the late Jackie Windsor Kellum, she was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church in LaFayette, and retired as the owner-operator Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Harold Craft
Mr. Harold Craft 81 of Auburn, Alabama died Tuesday December 28, 2021 at his residence.Harold was born in Randolph County, Alabama December 21, 1940 to the late James Troy Craft and the late Gladys French Craft, he was retired from the trucking industry having been employed with McClendon Trucking in LaFayette for 11 years as Read More…
Obituary: Mr. J. C. Woody
Mr. J C Woody, 69, of LaFayette died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Phenix City, AL. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Essie J. Handy Memorial Cemetery, LaFayette at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. G. H. Pulliam officiating. Public viewing will be at Vines Funeral Home, Read More…
Humor by Bill Frazer: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
I may be nearly 93 years old, but being that I’m still on this planet, I have plenty of New Year’s Resolutions. Many of them are what others need to be doing, starting with Congress and Hollywood. My grandson pointed out that I’m being as divisive as the country if I just make a list Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Politicians should spend time in private sector
Here’s a novel suggestion. Can we make it a requirement for those running for Congressional seats to spend a few years in the private sector? This idea was presented to me a few weeks ago, and the more I thought about it, the more it makes sense. Too many of our elected officials are lifetime Read More…