Sturgis video scoreboard project reaches funding threshold
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Obituary: James Hilson Lisenby
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
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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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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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…
Lady Rebels victorious over Ezekial
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.
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
By John BriceCorrespondent Super Tuesday was super indeed for Frederick “Reco” Newton who defeated incumbent Chambers County Board of Education President Jeffery L. Finch to represent District One on March 5th of 2024. Finch had served as CCBOE President since…
Obituary: Harold (Dutch) Duringer
Long-time resident of Paw Paw, MI, Harold (Dutch) Duringer passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2024, just two weeks shy of his 96th birthday. The son of Herbert and Irene (Cole) Duringer, he was born in Blue Island,…
Life as Performance Art
Should we worry Mother Earth is trying to kill us before we kill her? Might be. There is information about that possible threat in nearly all reliable print and online newspapers. Gari Voss has elegantly written well-researched Allegan County News articles…