Sturgis Public Schools reached a funding threshold to proceed with its video scoreboard project, superintendent Art Ebert said Thursday. The district will pay initial cost for the system, but revenue from sponsorships covers expense for at least 10 years. Payback period could drop to five years if all sponsorship slots are filled, Ebert said. The Read More…
Author: Jordan Wilcox
Former Fabius Twp. Supervisor Linn found guilty of sexual assault
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — Former Fabius Township Supervisor Ken Linn was found guilty of all four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court Thursday. The 12-person jury returned the unanimous verdict at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, after about three hours of deliberations Thursday morning. Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Barnard Read More…
Mendon girls basketball wins regional championship
By Steve Eldridge MENDON — Last Wednesday, the Mendon girls took a step closer to a Division 4 state basketball championship, picking up the regional crown with a tense 47-43 victory over the Concord Yellowjackets. The Lady Hornets watched Concord stop a very good Colon squad on Monday and knew the Yellowjackets would be a Read More…
Former Tasty Nut Shop building to be demolished Tuesday
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — A landmark of White Pigeon history will begin to come down this week. The Village of White Pigeon announced in a press release Friday that a portion of the southwest corner of the former Tasty Nut Shop building in the village at the corner of Kalamazoo Street and Read More…
Dr. Weldon defeats Chambley for CCSD superintendent nomination
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 for the office of Chambers County School District Superintendent on March 5th of 2024. Weldon received 3,072 votes for a Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Johnnie Mae Allen
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 will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.Funeral Service Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Erma Jean Griggs Willis Cone
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 Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Coney will lie in state at the church one hour prior Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Leon Smith
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 will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.Funeral Service Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Cornelia McCoy Brooks
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 will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.Funeral Service Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Roosevelt Winston
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 held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, 1:30 PM CST at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Lafayette, Read More…