PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
- Mike’s Musings: ChatGPT writes why local newspapers are important
I wrote an opinion a couple weeks ago about AI, and how it is fast invading many aspects of our society. One offshoot of AI is ChatGPT, a very popular application that students and professionals use to create reports, essays and the like. I was curious about its capabilities, so I asked ChatGPT to write Read More… - Obituary: Sgt. Charles W. BrockSgt. Charles W. Brock, 86 of Columbus, GA passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his brother’s home in Lanett, AL. Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Read More…
- Obituary: Mrs. Darris E. HarrisMrs. Darris E. Harris, 67 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL. Public visitation will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, June 4, 2023, 2:30 Read More…
- Obituary: Mrs. Margaret V. Banks VinesMrs. Margaret V. Banks Vines, of Dadeville, AL passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 4:00 until 7:00 PM CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 12:00 PM CST at Ozias Missionary Baptist Read More…
- Obituary: Miss. Shaneka L. ZacheryMiss. Shaneka L. Zachery, 29 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at EAMC-Lanier in Valley, AL. Public Visitation will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 2, 2023, 1:00 Read More…
- Obituary: Reverend Luther James SwintReverend Luther James Swint, 74 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Tanner Health in Carrollton, GA. Public visitation will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 4:00 until 6:30 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, Read More…
- Mitchell Springs Rosenwald School unveils history marker
On June 10, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EST), Mitchell Springs United Methodist Church and Mitchell Springs Rosenwald School will be unveiling a historical marker on the grounds of Mitchell Springs United Methodist Church, 1019 County Road #533, Lanett, AL.To highlight this celebration, there will be a program led by Moderator, Reverend Cecelia Read More… - Valley man charged with attempted murder of police officerJoseph Blackstone of Valley is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly bit a Chambers County Sheriff’s deputy in a struggle over gunshots he was firing.According to Chambers County Sheriff Jeff Nelson on Tuesday night, an Alabama State Trooper, a Chambers County Deputy, and Reserve Deputy encountered a suspicious vehicle at Cusseta Travel Plaza on Read More…
- Chambers head-on crash results in one driver deadA two-vehicle crash in Chambers County has left one person dead.According to officials, the crash occurred on Saturday, May 27, at approximately 8:45 p.m., on U.S. 431 near Roanoke in Chambers County.41-year-old Emily J. White was critically injured when the 2011 Toyota Camry she was driving collided head-on with the 2008 Chevrolet Impala.White was transported Read More…
- Youth baseball starts up in LaFayette
The LaFayette Parks & Rec kicked off their youth baseball season on last week. Along with a scrimmage game with Chambers Academy LaFayette Dixie Youth 8U Team. The kids and the Sports Recreation department staff is excited about the upcoming season. - Mike’s Musings: I’m a believer, pickleball offers fun for all ages
I couldn’t help but read with a smile when Allegan columnist E.C. Stoppel posed a question to random people (in this week’s Allegan County News) as to whether they liked pickleball or not. Some younger people answered that it was an “old man’s sport” while several older respondents had not tried the game. I smiled Read More… - Obituary: Mrs. Ethel Lee TrammellMrs. Ethel Lee Trammell, 60 of Valley, AL passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at EAMC-Lanier Health in Valley, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette.Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, 12:00 PM Read More…
- Obituary: Donna Lynn EaslickApril 18, 1949 – May 23, 2023Donna Lynn Easlick, 74, of Camp Hill, AL passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. She was at home, surrounded by family, as was her wish. Donna was born in New Jersey and lived in many places, but Alabama was her home. She loved her community, family, and Read More…
- Obituary: Mr. Raymond J. Phillips “Coach”Mr. Raymond J. Phillips “Coach”, 68 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at EAMC in Opelika, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette.Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 12:00 PM CST Read More…
- LHS graduates 45, $3.7 million in scholarships earned
By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette High School Class of 2023 graduated 100% of its class on Tuesday night at the LaFayette High School Bulldog Gymnasium. What started out as a beautiful cloudy overcast day with great weather for an outdoor graduation, ended as a down pour of rain literally 10 minutes before the class of Read More… - Mike’s Musings: AI could make our lives better or ruin us
Is anyone concerned about artificial intelligence as I am?You know the technology is growing at such a rapid rate that humans might be subservient to robots soon. Or so say a few prognosticators.Being somewhat a libertarian, I do not favor government interference a lot of things, but AI is one emerging technology that we need Read More… - Bulldogs nudge Natsulga in spring football
Bulldogs celebrates Spring Jamboree win against Notasulga Blue Devils Bulldogs host spring jamboree on last Friday! By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Bulldogs hosted their spring Jamboree football game against the Notasulga Blue Devils last Friday. The Bulldogs defense held Notasulga scoreless in the first half. Defensive back Jaqualius Leverette was a major contributor to the Read More… - LHS graduate Smith speaks at awards program
Speaker Ms. Tytianna Smith Military Repres: Navy: Petty Ofc 1st Class Shameicia Huguley- presented Sherniyah Brooks 190,000 scholarship Southern Union presented MaKenzie Finley The Presidential Scholarship and Keziyah Morgan presented Partial Assistance scholarship University of Alabama Scholarship Michelle Moore presented full academic scholarship to Emrald Wilkins LaFayette High School hosted the 2023 Senior Scholarships/Awards Day Read More… - Recreation equipment in disrepair, council balks at replacingBy John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, May 22nd of 2023 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David Ennis, Councilman Toney B. Thomas and Councilman Michael C. Ellis. City Clerk Louis T. Davidson, Read More…
- Food Truck Festival Held in LaFayette
By John BriceCorrespondent Downtown LaFayette on the courthouse square was the location of a Food Truck Festival sponsored by Main Street LaFayette that was the scene of a huge turnout from the local community during the early evening hours of Friday, May 12th 2023. Scores of hungry visitors formed long lines fanning out from the Read More…