LaFayette Sun
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 bottom of the second. With one runner on, Allie Paschal homered on a fly ball Read More…
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 held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, 1:00 PM CST at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Lafayette, Read More…
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 November of 2001 and had served as Vice-President for the year previous to that. Having Read More…
Mike’s Musings: A day in my life- I don’t wish it on anyone
Sometimes being a small business owner simply sucks. So much responsibility, and not enough time to enjoy life.Here’s an example, of one day last week. As usual I start my workday at 6 am. I figure I can get a head start before the phone rings and I’m inundated with emails. I’ve had this schedule Read More…
Humor: BACK OF THE LINE
For 50 years I marched around the woods marking trees. My daughters’ friends thought I was a forest ranger, which would have been less pay but more fun, but the correct terminology is Consulting Forester. Every day I would gear up in tall work boots and long sleeves, fully prepared to take on the enemy Read More…
CA Rebel softball starts season with two wins
Katie McElvy Varsity SoftballThe Chambers Academy Varsity Softball Team kicked off their season with a pair of wins. First, Chambers faced Springwood and walked away with a 20-10 victory. Sophie Price got the win on the mound while Gabby Coleman led the Lady Rebels at the plate going four for five with four RBIs.The Lady Read More…
Lanett Councilman Malone criticizes mayor at city hall meeting
By John BriceCorrespondent During his comments at the Lanett City Council meeting on March 4th of 2024, Councilman for District One Tony Malone strongly criticized the executive performance of Mayor Jamie Heard since he took office.Speaking candidly throughout his extended remarks, Malone began by commenting “As a member of this council, I would like to Read More…
Police Chief Rampey retirement celebrated with luncheon
By John BriceCorrespondent Following the recent retirement of LaFayette Police Department Chief George Rampey, a luncheon was held to celebrate the notable occasion at The Venue on Alabama Avenue East in downtown LaFayette during the midday hours of Thursday, February 29th of 2024. City department heads, employees, colleagues and former co-workers were in attendance to Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Why the U.s. is the best in the world
Despite my rantings about corruption in government, I still believe the United States is the best country in the world. Yes we have our failings, but overall our republic should be at the top of any list.Not so says U.S. News and World Report. They rate the U.S. fifth best in the world. They say Read More…