PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
Bulldogs capture regionals, but fall short in Final Four
By Pamela Holloway Last Wednesday the Bulldogs traveled back to Jacksonville State University for the AHSAA 2A Southeast Regional Championship game. The Bulldogs were set to face off with the Gaston Bulldogs for a chance to participate in the 2A…
Mike’s Musings: Sport allows me to leave my troubles behind
Today’s a great day. I have a cold now running on 8 days, my bank account is in the negative, and my ex-wife has called for the umpteenth time- and it hasn’t even reached noon on my wall clock.But hey…
Candidates make their case at forum
By John BriceCorrespondent Political candidates running for local office in the upcoming March 5th Alabama GOP primary were given the opportunity to address voters at a public forum hosted by the Chambers County Republican Club in the Chambers County Farmers…
Humor: MARDI GRAS
Last week Mardi Gras rolled into the Old Folks Hotel. I’ve been all over the world (that’s an exaggeration, I have been to Canada) but I’ve never seen a Mardi Gras parade. I’m certain it’s because the look of the…
Obituary: Mr. John C. Howell
Mr. John C. Howell, Jr., 76 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Public…
Obituary: Mr. William C. Felton
Mr. William C. Felton, 68 of Auburn, AL passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Felton…
Obituary: Mr. Charlie Joe Staples
Mr. Charlie Joe Staples, 69, of Alexander City (formerly of Randolph County) died Friday, February 9, 2024, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley at 1:00…
Bulldogs finish strong, eliminate Section in regionals
By Pamela Whitlow Friday afternoon the LaFayette High School Bulldogs varsity basketball team made their way to Jacksonville, AL for the first round of the 2024 AHSAA 2A Northeast Regional Semifinals against the Section Lions.The Bulldogs punched their ticket to…
New consolidated high school unveils colors, mascot, drawings
By John BriceCorrespondent Local residents were invited by the Chambers County School District for an event in which the design for the new Chambers County High School as well as its colors, mascot and name were unveiled at the Langdale…
Mike’s Musings: Recognizing Washington and Lincoln- two of the best
Presidents’ Day has come and gone but I can’t help but reflect on two of my favorites, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.Washington was our first president. He led an army of rag tag colonists of victory over the well-trained, formidable…
Bulldogs advance in playoffs with wins over Lanett, Fyffe
By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Bulldogs hosted a post season sub-regional playoff game last Saturday against the Fyffe Red Devils at the Dog Palace in LaFayette.LaFayette advanced to the sub regionals after defeating county rival Lanett 51-38 in the Class…
Humor: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
My heart made it 91 years without any problem. No outside assistance, pacemaker or meds, were needed to keep the clock ticking. I’m 95 now, so that means around 2020 things started to go south. Dr. Holmes, the renowned cardiologist…
Obituary: Ms. Diane F. McCulloh
Ms. Diane F. McCulloh, 66 of Valley, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer…
Obituary: Mr. Peter E. Gunn
Mr. Peter E. Gunn, 61 passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024.There will be no public visitation.Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, 9:00 AM CST at Silmon – Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL. Apostle LeeRoy…
Obituary: Mr. Kenji Jones
Mr. Kenji Jones, 34 of Valley, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center, Valley.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 2:00 PM EST until 6:00 PM EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…
Obituary: Major George L. Boyle
(Ret) 1932 – 2024 Visitation will be at Langley Funeral Home on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.George L. Boyle, a decorated Air…
Several events highlight Love LaFayette Day
The LaFayette Main Street hosted its 2nd annual Love LaFayette Day on Saturday. The day felt like a spring day due to an overcast from expected rain later in the day. The spread of LOVE in the air seemed to…
Council rescinds MOU, revisits protests at CCSD meeting
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, February 12th of 2024 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…
Mike’s Musings: Stop Electing Representative Who Have Spent Their Lives as Politicians
I’ve written about this many times, but as we prepare to vote this year, I would ask you to be mindful of this- we keep electing leaders that have long past the age where we receive social security checks. Age…
Humor: COUNTRY MOUSE
At the Old Folks Hotel a large percentage of the residents were born and raised in the country. That has to be why I like most everyone here. A Country Mouse has a hard time relating to city dwellers. I…
