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Sutton, Finley, Thomas named pageant winners
By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette High School hosted crowning of Mr. & Miss LHS & Miss LeMarquis pageant on Saturday evening. WINNERS….. Camille Sutton-Miss Le Marquis MaKenzie Finley-Miss LHSDequan Thomas-Mr. LHS Elexis Hubbard- Miss Congeniality Eriyunna Holloway-Pageant BeautySamantha Cousins- Pageant…
Christmas parade, delayed but better than ever
By John BriceCorrespondent Originally scheduled for Sunday, December 11th and postponed due to inclement weather, the LaFayette Christmas Parade took place on December 18th on an evening with chilly air yet clear skies. Parking was scarce as visitors took up…
Mike’s Musing: The true meaning of Christmas more than presents
I always felt guilty as a child on Christmas morning, when I opened a treasure trove of presents. I say guilty because I knew next door or down the road, my friends were nearly bare under their Christmas tree.Although Christmas…
Chambers teams sweep Evangel
By Katie McElvy JV GirlsThe JV girls went 2-1 last week with wins over both Evangel and Autauga. They hosted Evangel to open the week. Abbi Tenpenny scored first for the Rebels as they led 6-3 at the half. Emmy…
Christmas on the Square carries on despite weather
By John BriceCorresponddent Rainy weather on Sunday, December 11th of 2022 was not enough to prevent Christmas On the Square in LaFayette from taking place. Adrian Holloway, organizer of the event and director of the City of LaFayette’s Christmas Committee,…
Council seeks more gravesites, laments dialysis closing
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on December 12th of 2022 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 Toney B.…
Mike’s Musings: Here’s why your local newspaper is important
I have a confession to make. I’m a local newspaper addict. I write them, I sell them, and most importantly I read every single one I can get my hands on.Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately depending on your viewpoint, I also…
82-year-old arrested for failure to pay $77 trash bill
By John BriceCorrespondent News of the November 27th arrest of 82-year-old senior citizen Martha Louis Menefield by officers from the Valley Police Department for unpaid trash collection fees spread like wildfire across the United States and around the world this…
LaFayette man survives 20-hours in ocean after falling from ship
By John BriceCorrespondent James Michael Grimes, a 28-year-old resident of LaFayette, made international headlines recently for surviving close to twenty hours of staying afloat in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico after falling overboard from a cruise ship. Traveling…
Mike’s Musings: Old woman jailed for $77 debt, give me a break
82-year-old Martha Menefield of Valley, Alabama was handcuffed and driven to jail last week for failing to pay her Waste Management trash bill for three months- June, July and August.I did a quick reread when this was sent to me…
Christmas on the Square returns
It’s that time of the year again for the Second Annual LaFayette Christmas on the Square in LaFayette Al. It takes place on Sunday December 11th at 1:00pm.Make plans to attend either as a vendor, parade rider, or spectator. Businesses…
City discusses telehealth costs, firing range
By John BriceCorrespondentThe LaFayette City Council met on November 28th of 2022 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 Toney B. Thomas,…
Jones wins Sun’s Cow Contest
LeRoy Jones of LaFayette was chosen a last week’s winner of The Sun’s Locate the Cow contest. Jones’ correct entry was chosen from dozens of participants. He will receive a $50 check in the mail for his win.
Christmas Wish
In 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…
Won’t you help us help those in need?
It’s that time of year when our email and post box is flooded with Christmas Wishes. Our annual program, partially funded by local businesses fulfills the wishes of dozens of families in need of food, transportation, shelter and holiday gifts…
Young Lady Rebels get off to slow start
By Katie McElvy JV Lady RebelsAfter falling to LaGrange Academy in the season opener, the JV Lady Rebels opened up at home hosting 3A Lee-Scott Academy. Aubie McManus struck first putting the Lady Rebels on the board, but Lee-Scott put…
Lamb wins $50 Sun contest
Kathy Lamb of LaFayette walked away with a $50 check last week, as her name was drawn as the lucky winner of the Find the Cow Contest, a feature in The LaFayette Sun.
Hundreds join in for RockingFest activities
By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondentThe 3rd Annual RockingFest on The Square which featuredThe World’s Largest Rocking Horse, was attended by hundreds of people last Saturday in downtown LaFayette.Sponsored by the Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, The World’s Largest Rocking Horse was…
