Humor: THE OLD FOLKS HOTEL
Up until last year, I could use two fingers to type out all my thoughts faster than any secretary. Well not the really good secretaries, but the ones who were hired more for their looks than their typing. (I know…
LaFayette Fire Department trains with specialized equipment
By John BriceCorrespondent LaFayette Fire Department Shift Captain and Training Officer Gabe Rumfelt sat down with the LaFayette Sun for an interview this past week after a specialized joint training that also included personnel from Ridge Grove, Union Hill and…
AU Design Studio tours LaFayette businesses
The LaFayette MainStreet has partnered with the Auburn University Urban Design Studio for upcoming projects in downtown LaFayette. The Auburn University students made their way downtown LaFayette last week to tour, visit down businesses and a workshop that was held…
Woman jailed for bank fraud charges
A Georgia woman has been sentenced to federal prison on bank fraud charges in Alabama for payments she received through the Paycheck Protection Program.Pamela Denise Williams, 53, received a 33-month prison sentence, followed by five years of supervised released, according…
Obituary: Mr. Robert Golatte, Jr.
Mr. Robert Golatte, Jr., 83 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 2:00PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service will…
Obituary: Mr. Albert Einstein Handy
Mr. Albert Einstein Handy, 93, of Baltimore, MD (formerly of LaFayette) died Friday, January 19, 2024, at his residence Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Powell Chapel United Methodist Church, LaFayette at 12:00 p.m. (CST)…
Obituary: Mr. John Lewis Johnson
Mr. John Lewis Johnson, 87 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service…
Obituary: Mr. Walter B. Ratchford
Mr. Walter B. Ratchford, 67 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 2:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service…
Obituary: Hazel Warnell Kirby
Funeral services for Hazel Warnell Kirby, age 85, of Five Points, will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Aaron McCullough officiating. Burial will follow at Five Points Cemetery.The family will…
Obituary: Joecobie Brooks
Joecobie Brooks, 48 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 3:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel,…
Obituary: Ms. Ashley Nicole Wilson
Ms. Ashley Nicole Wilson, 34, of Opelika died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. John United Methodist Church, LaFayette at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with…
Bulldogs score two wins, but can’t handle archrival Valley
By Pamela Whitlow The Dog Palace was packed to capacity last Friday night as the hometown LaFayette Bulldogs and the Valley Rams played in their final meeting of the season. It was standing room only and the atmosphere was very…
Mike’s Musings: If you are a Michigan football fan, plenty to cheer for
Despite a crushing loss to the 49ers, all Michiganders can me mighty proud of how their professional and collegiate football teams (Michigan State not withstanding) performed this year.Just a few weeks ago the Michigan Wolverines were crowned National Champions. They…
Morning Star Delivery Locations
Dear Valued Readers, Starting with the February 3rd issue we will no longer provide home delivery of the Morning Star. Instead, copies of the Morning Star will be available for FREE pickup at nearly 700 local businesses in Calhoun County,…
Eric Eishen retires from Sturgis Bank
Eric L. Eishen is retiring after 45 years of service to Sturgis Bank, Sturgis Bancorp announced Jan. 15. It marks completion of a planned succession process that began in July 2022 when Eishen relinquished day-to-day operations of the community bank to…
TR wrestling gets two conference wins, clean up in two tournaments
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers wrestling team pinned down more of its competition in the last week, notching two conference wins and going undefeated in two weekend tournaments.On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the ‘Cats defeated Paw Paw 63-9 and Vicksburg 65-11…
Boys’ Basketball RoundupSturgis gets first win of season over Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS — The Sturgis Trojans picked up their first win of the season on Friday, beating longtime rival Three Rivers, 48-33. A stout defense and 18 points from Sturgis’ Grady Miller led the way in the victory.Gavyn Moore put…
Obituary: Douglas E. and Shirley J. Lockwood
Douglas E. and Shirley J. Lockwood of White Pigeon are now together forever.Both passed away at Skaggs Assisted Living in Burr Oak: Douglas on October 21, 2023 at the age of 88, and Shirley on January 20, 2024 at the…
Obituary: Frank Boele Jr.
Frank Boele Jr., 77, of The Villages, FL passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 24th, 2023 after an arduous battle with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Our father was a gentle,…
Obituary: Joan Marlene (Neal) Burkett
Joan Marlene (Neal) Burkett, age 92 of Mendon, died Monday, January 22, 2024 at Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Centreville. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 7, 1932 the daughter of Samuel Wesley Neal and Helen Z. (Wallus)…
