JPP Middle School hosted its annual Pink Out Walk for Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at the school last week. It was a beautiful day to walk to bring awareness and celebrate with some distinguished survivors. The school awareness walk raises funds for local charities. Students, faculty and parents came out to walk to spread Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent Local residents were made aware of a new educational initiative by the Chambers County School District to reduce cases of cervical cancer in the area through a press release announcing a meeting that took place on Wednesday, October 11th of 2023. Gathering at the Board of Education building in LaFayette, the community Read More…
According to officials, a two-vehicle crash in Chambers County has claimed the life of 61-year-old Laverne P. Brooks.Police say the crash occurred Saturday, October 14 at approximately 8:14 a.m. on Chambers County Road 48 near Chambers County Road 44, approximately nine miles west of LaFayette. They say Brooks was fatally injured when the 2010 Honda Read More…
War is never pretty, but I certainly cannot fault Israel for engaging with Hamas after that terrorist organization slaughtered 1300 Jews and 32 Americans in a surprise attack September 14.I make the following observations:Do not equate Palestinians with Hamas. Hamas is and has been a terrorist organization for decades. It is true that they pretty Read More…
Elizabeth Levonia Ozley Looney, affectionately known as Levonia, Mom, Nana, Sister, Bonie and Liz, went home on October 8, 2023, in LaFayette, Alabama. Born on November 15, 1937, in Abanda, Alabama, Levonia’s life was marked by her unwavering faith, love for her family, and dedication to her community.She was preceded in death by her husband Read More…
I’ve been boycotting the News here at the Old Folks Hotel. I figure we are one health crisis away from eternity so why stress us out and rush the whole process. Unfortunately, last week my daughter walked in with the newspaper, and it didn’t take long to read how the world is going to pot. Read More…
By Pamela Holloway The LaFayette High Bulldogs were not so lucky on Friday night. The struggles continue for the LaFayette High Bulldogs football team this season. The Bulldogs traveled to NewSite, Alabama, to face region foe Horseshoe Bend. This game was a much needed win for playoff implications for both teams. For the Dogs, it Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, October 9th of 2023 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David Ennis, Councilman Toney B. Thomas, Councilman Michael C. Ellis and Councilwoman Tammie B. Williams. Assistant Read More…
Investigators allege a bondswoman in East Alabama stole money from an inmate she was supposed to be helping get out of jail, by using her credit card to also pay a balance owed to the bondswoman by another inmate.Leah Nicole Beaulieu, 33, is facing charges of alleged credit card fraud and alleged theft of property, Read More…