As we partake in a Thanksgiving feast, watch football, and enjoy time with our relatives, I harken back to these words from Apple founder, Steve Jobs, who died at the age of 56, and lamented about his lack of time with family and friends, in favor of being one of the world’s most successful businessmen. Read More…
By Mike Wilcox Publisher It’s time again for Wilcox Newspapers’ Annual Christmas Wish Program. For the next few weeks, we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us, and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy occasion. Inflation Read More…
Not that anyone is asking, but if you want to run into a bunch of veterans, just come visit the Old Folks Hotel at Arbor Springs. More accurately, WE will run into YOU as we are all in wheelchairs and can’t fly them nearly as well as we flew planes in the Air Force. Yes, Read More…
Anyone out there in reader land that has had stem cell injections to repair an arthritic knee?I apologize out of the gate. Many of you don’t want to hear about my personal problems. It seems the older we get the more concerned we become about our health, that’s just a fact. This column is devoted Read More…
By Katie McElvy Fireworks rang out over Torbert-Allen Field once again on Thursday night signifying that the Chambers Academy Rebels would once again play for a state championship. After appearing in six straight championships, the Rebels have been on a two year hiatus from game, falling in the semifinals for the last two seasons.“What a Read More…
Mr. Nathaniel E. Finley, 57, of Valley died Friday, November 3, 2023, at his residence. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Essie J. Handy Cemetery, 402 B St. SW, LaFayette at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Terry Magby officiating. Mr. Finley is survived by his two daughters: Breanna Finley and Read More…
Mevalyn (Wood) Andrews White, 90, formerly of LaFayette, AL, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born on New Years’ eve of 1932, in Mellow Valley, AL to Joseph and Bertha Wood. The 6th of 6 children, Mevalyn was the adored baby of the family and community. She graduated from Mellow Valley School Read More…
Funeral services for Tymon Roger Head, age 79, of Roanoke will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Brewer, Bro. Scott Whaley, and Bro. Calvin Trammell officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Mills Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00-2:00 Read More…
Mr. Karl Scott, 37 of Lanett, AL passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023, 2:00 PM EST at New Dimensions Read More…
Mr. Woodson Roberts Jr., 84 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette.Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 12:00 PM CST at Sardis Baptist Church Read More…