I recently obtained a list of words that a certain company is demanding their employees cannot use, or they will be subject to dismissal. The list was passed on to me after the confidential informant attended a diversity training seminar she was told she must attend.One of the targets of these diversity training programs is Read More…
LaFayette Sun
Humor:FROM WHERE I SIT
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I could see an American Flag out my window here at Arbor Springs. I’m now in a room facing a courtyard, and all I can see are animals seeking the shade and five rusty chairs that will never be used in the dead heat of summer. It reminds Read More…
Bulldogs drop home opener to Indians, 32-12
By Pamela Whitlow It was a long hot night for the LaFayette High Bulldogs on Friday at the home opener game against the Loachapoka Indians.The Indians trampled over the Bulldogs 32-12.This is the Bulldogs second year hosting the Classic game opener against the Loachapoka Indians.The first and only score for the Bulldogs until the 4th Read More…
Well known Cusseta truck stop closed due to bankruptcy
By John BriceCorrespondent Customers attempting to purchase gas this week at the Cusseta Travel Plaza off of exit 70 on Interstate 85 were met with an unwelcome sign taped to the door at the entrance of the popular truck stop which stated “We’re sorry, store is closed until further notice”. Drivers traveling between Valley and Read More…
TAD rallies against displacement at school board
The LaFayette TAD ( LaFayette Teachers Against Displacement) held an Education Rally on Wednesday at 4pm at the Chambers County Board of Education. The Education Rally was for equitable access to educational resources for the LaFayette School students. Parents, students, teachers and city councilmen came out in support of the rally. Participants chanted No Equity Read More…
Two Lanett teens killed in car accident on I-85
By John BriceCorrespondent Details of a fatal car accident on Interstate 85 were shared in a press release from the Valley Police Department on Friday, August 25th of 2023. It stated “This morning at approximately 4:21 A.M. officers of the Valley Police Department were notified of a one vehicle accident on I-85 north in the Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Fearmongers seeking more COVID restrictions, again
Here we go again- or I would like to say, I hope not. I continually hear rumblings that COVID vaccinations are again going to be required and masks mandatory in some locations. Will this lead to more schools and business shutdowns? It better not. New COVID vaccinations are being rolled out in September, and President Read More…
Humor: The Language of Lewis
One good thing about hanging out way too long at Arbor Springs Rehab is meeting new people. Most every conversation I have with the staff ends with the following: grab a copy of the paper on your way out. When they ask me what kind of newspaper writing I do, I am quick, and bold, Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Stolen IRS check has me going bonkers
The thieves and scammers are getting more and more prevalent and sophisticated each day. Whether they are threatening to imprison you for monies owed or attempt to extort you with doctored photos, they are disrupting our tranquil moments with their schemes.I am in the midst of attempting to uncover a scam, thus get $10,000 returned Read More…
Obituary: Mr. John (Johnnie) David Abner
Mr. John (Johnnie) David Abner, Sr., 90, of West Point, GA died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at WellStar West Georgia, LaGrange, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at St. John Baptist Church, 820 Cherry Drive, Lanett at 1:00 p.m. (EST) with Rev. Charles Trammell officiating. Interment will be in Handy Read More…