LaFayette Sun News

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 Five Points volunteer companies to discuss their use of a mobile training tower that is Read More…

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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 at the Mainstreet office. This program is a teaching and outreach program focusing on community Read More…

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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 to an announcement by Middle District of Alabama Acting U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Ross.Williams pleaded Read More…

LaFayette Sun Obituaries

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 be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, 1:00 PM CST at New Canaan Baptist Church, Read More…

LaFayette Sun Obituaries

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) with Rev. Kelsey Barnes & Rev. Dr. Randy B. Kelley officiating. Interment will be in Read More…

LaFayette Sun Obituaries

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 will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, 12:00 PM CST at Friendship #2 Baptist Read More…

LaFayette Sun Obituaries

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 will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 1:00 PM CST at New Mt. Sellers Read More…

LaFayette Sun Obituaries

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 receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, January 28th.Mrs. Read More…

LaFayette Sun Obituaries

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, Lafayette, AL.Public Visitation will also be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 11:00 AM Read More…