PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
- 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… - Top 3 LHS students are standouts
1Emrald Wilkins Summa Cum LaudeStraight A’s all four yearsHonor StudentTook Dual Enrollment ClassesEKG certifiedPCT certifiedAmerican Heart Association BLS certificationEarned the ACT Workeys National CareerReadiness Certificate at the GOLD levelEarned the 3rd Highest ACT score in my classAchieved and earned the status of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Completer certificateWon pageant favorite at the Le Marquis Read More… - Life lessons for new graduates
One of the great accomplishments one can achieve in their teen years is graduating from high school. Wilcox Newspapers has underscored this achievement by honoring grads in several of our local newspapers. It is a daunting task, but we believe each graduate should be recognized for that achievement.Of course, the big question for all grads, Read More… - Don’t judge the newspaper by its opinion page
Maybe I’m more sensitive than most, but when I get a subscription cancellation, I’m bothered. A few weeks ago we received a 300-word cancellation notice essentially ripping columnist G.S. Stoppel and myself.Stoppel’s column runs in the Commercial Record, Allegan County News, Union Enterprise, Courier Leader and Flashes. My column is published in all ten of Read More… - Life as Performance Art
Truth be told, there is just not a lot of information I need to know about you, I’m just not interested in your politics. In fact, I don’t care if you are a Republican, Democrat, Green Party, Natural Law Party, Socialist Workers Party, or a Libertarian. Nor do I have much interest in whether you are a Read More… - Obituary: Mr. Maynard Edwin Young Jr.Mr. Maynard Edwin Young, Jr. of LaFayette, Alabama passed away on Monday April 24th at the age of 86. Heborn on February 13, 1937 to parents Mr. Maynard Edwin Young, Sr. and Mrs. Mozelle Horton Young. Mr. Young held an Industrial Management Degree from Georgia Tech. He had worked for both LockheedCorporation and Martin Marietta Read More…
- Lady Rebels put up fight at state tournament
The Chambers Academy Lady Rebels finished their season knocking off the #1 Southern Academy Lady Cougars and going toe to toe with the #2 Patrician Lady Saints before being eliminated in the state tournament. By Katie McElvy Chambers 4, Southern 2After struggling in the seeding tournament, the Chambers Academy Lady Rebels charged their way through Read More… - 71 arrested by Task Force on drug chargesFrom 2/3/2023 – 5/3/2023 Agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force/ Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Team, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, Valley Police Department, Lafayette Police Department, and the Lanett Police Department conducted numerous operations, traffic stops and search warrants that resulted in the execution of 16 search warrants, and Read More…
- City hopes to negotiate lower prices from Charter
Mayor Vines presents awards to the winners of the 2023 AMEA Scholarship. Winners of the 2023 AMEA Scholarship from LaFayette High School pose for a group portrait. By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, May 8th of 2023 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. Read More… - Obituary: Mrs. Nora Annie Milner
Mrs. Nora Annie Milner (Mrs. Nora) 95 of Fairburn, GA (formerly of Camp Hill) died Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. (CST) with Rev. Bernard Harris officiating. Interment will be in Camp Hill City Cemetery, Camp Hill. Read More… - Obituary: Mr. Maynard Edwin Young Jr.Mr.Maynard Edwin Young, Jr., of LaFayette, Alabama passed away on Monday April 24, 2023 at the age of 86.He was born on February 13th, 1937 to parents Mr. Maynard Edwin Young, Sr., and Mrs. Mozelle Horton Young.Mr. Young held an industrial management degree from Georgia Tech. He had worked for both Lockheed Corporation and MartinMarietta Read More…
- Mike’s Musings: A proud father offers praise to graduating son
I apologize in advance because some of you think I pontificate too much on my personal life, but I gotta reach out one more time and congratulate my son on earning his BA degree in political science from Eastern Michigan University on Sunday. Many of you know Jordan from all he does for Wilcox Newspapers. Read More… - Rebels softball, baseball fall in round two
Braxton Yerta slides safely into third in the Rebels’ loss to Patrician. Photo by Nicole Yerta By Katie McElvy Lady Rebel SoftballThe Chambers Academy Lady Rebels traveled to Montgomery to participate in the regional seeding tournament leading up to the state tournament which will begin on Thursday. First, the Lady Rebels faced Hooper Academy. After Read More… - Royster surprised with retirement luncheon
The LaFayette Police Department and Chief George Rampey hosted a surprise Retirement Luncheon for Mrs. Cheryl Royster last week at the Alfa Building in sincere appreciation for her 44 1/2 Years of Service with the LaFayette Police Department!It was a day of emotional expressions, showers of gifts and great barbecue.Chief George Rampey and his staff Read More… - Council denies claim from owner who had car totaled by city vehicleBy John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Tuesday, April 25th 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 and Councilman Michael C. Ellis. City Clerk Louis T. Davidson and City Attorney Joseph Read More…
- Mike’s Musings: Kennedy needs to be heard in this presidential cycle
With nearly 70 percent of the electorate opposed to a second term for President Joe Biden, he announced this week that he’s running despite that number and historically low approval ratings. It could very well be a race between Biden and Donald Trump, the two oldest presidential candidates in history. I’m not sure that is Read More…