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Dr. Weldon defeats Chambley for CCSD superintendent nomination

Dr. Weldon defeats Chambley for CCSD superintendent nomination

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20243 min read

Dr. Weldon with husband Tommie By John BriceCorrespondent It was a super Tuesday in more ways than one for Dr. Sharon Weldon as she scored a massive landslide upset victory against incumbent Casey Chambley to win the Republican primary nomination…

Obituary: Ms. Johnnie Mae Allen

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20242 min read

Ms. Johnnie Mae Allen, 79 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 2:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Allen…

Obituary: Ms. Erma Jean Griggs Willis Cone

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20241 min read

Ms. Erma Jean Griggs Willis Coney, 80 passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at West Georgia Hospice, Lagrange, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 3:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…

Obituary: Mr. Leon Smith

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20241 min read

Mr. Leon Smith, 68 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 3:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Smith…

Obituary: Ms. Cornelia McCoy Brooks

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20241 min read

Ms. Cornelia McCoy Brooks, 97 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Brooks…

Obituary: Mr. Roosevelt Winston

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20242 min read

Mr. Roosevelt Winston, 78 of Lanett, AL passed away Monday, March 4, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 2:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service will be…

Obituary: James Hilson Lisenby

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20242 min read

Funeral services for James Hilson Lisenby, 92, of LaFayette, Alabama, will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church in Wadley with Pastor Paul Howard and Pastor Chuck Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow at…

Obituary: Ms. Mary Lou Willis

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20242 min read

Ms. Mary Lou Willis, 72 of Opelika, AL passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…

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Editorial StaffMar 13, 20241 min read

Mr. Richard Lewis Williams, 61, of Lanett died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at WellStar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, GA. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 2467 Co. Rd. 28, LaFayette…

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Editorial StaffMar 13, 20242 min read

Ms. Millie P. Thomas, 81 of Lafayette, AL passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Arbor Springs Health and Rehab in Opelika, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST…

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Editorial StaffMar 13, 20240 min read

Lady Rebels victorious over Ezekial

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20242 min read

By Katie McElvy Lady Rebels SoftballAfter struggling to get hits against Calvary Christian and falling 3-9 earlier in the week, the Chambers Academy Lady Rebels bounced back against Ezekiel Academy. Chambers trailed 0-1 until their bats got hot in the…

Obituary: Mr. Nelson Smith, Jr.

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20241 min read

Mr. Nelson Smith, Jr., 73 passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Graveside Funeral Service will be…

Finch loses reelection bid to Reco Newton for CCBOE

Finch loses reelection bid to Reco Newton for CCBOE

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20243 min read

Judge Paul Story with family was re-elected as Probate Judge Rico Newton upset current CCSD President Finch By John BriceCorrespondent Super Tuesday was super indeed for Frederick “Reco” Newton who defeated incumbent Chambers County Board of Education President Jeffery L.…

Mike’s Musings: A day in my life- I don’t wish it on anyone

Mike’s Musings: A day in my life- I don’t wish it on anyone

Editorial StaffMar 13, 20243 min read

Sometimes being a small business owner simply sucks. So much responsibility, and not enough time to enjoy life.Here’s an example, of one day last week. As usual I start my workday at 6 am. I figure I can get a…

Humor: BACK OF THE LINE

Humor: BACK OF THE LINE

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20244 min read

For 50 years I marched around the woods marking trees. My daughters’ friends thought I was a forest ranger, which would have been less pay but more fun, but the correct terminology is Consulting Forester. Every day I would gear…

CA Rebel softball starts season with two wins

CA Rebel softball starts season with two wins

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20243 min read

Kyle Hand pitched all four innings as the Rebels’ run-ruled the Colts. Hand gave up three hits while striking out five in the win Katie McElvy Varsity SoftballThe Chambers Academy Varsity Softball Team kicked off their season with a pair…

Lanett Councilman Malone criticizes mayor at city hall meeting

Lanett Councilman Malone criticizes mayor at city hall meeting

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20244 min read

By John BriceCorrespondent During his comments at the Lanett City Council meeting on March 4th of 2024, Councilman for District One Tony Malone strongly criticized the executive performance of Mayor Jamie Heard since he took office.Speaking candidly throughout his extended…

Police Chief Rampey retirement celebrated with luncheon

Police Chief Rampey retirement celebrated with luncheon

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20243 min read

By John BriceCorrespondent Following the recent retirement of LaFayette Police Department Chief George Rampey, a luncheon was held to celebrate the notable occasion at The Venue on Alabama Avenue East in downtown LaFayette during the midday hours of Thursday, February…

Mike’s Musings: Why the U.s. is the best in the world

Editorial StaffMar 6, 20243 min read

Despite my rantings about corruption in government, I still believe the United States is the best country in the world. Yes we have our failings, but overall our republic should be at the top of any list.Not so says U.S.…