PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
Do you need help?
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…
Mike’s Musings: Think twice before you make your child walk
I was going to write my usual Thanksgiving tribute to those that have made 2022 a bountiful year, when scanning the news, I came across this piece that got my blood boiling.The headline declared, “Woman arrested for forcing her son…
Mike’s Musings: Election results prove country deeply divided
Now that the Mid-Term election is over (at least in most states) it is time to reflect on the results. I’m happy to say voter turnout was better than expected in most states which indicate our Democracy is alive and…
LaFayette PeeWee football advances to championship
LaFayette Peewee Youth Football 10U won their last regular season game on Saturday and the Bulldogs will host the Championship Game at the Bulldog Stadium on Saturday morning. Coach Keon Silmon said “6-2 so far with one more game to…
Obituary: Joe Belser
Joe Belser, 82, of Lake Martin went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 14, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.A celebration of his life will be held graveside Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at…
Obituary: Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Wade Hill
Funeral Service for Mr. Ronald (Ronnie) Wade Hill, 67, of LaFayette, Alabama, will be Wednesday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time at LaFayette Heights Baptist Church. Pastor Chuck Goodwin will officiate. Burial will follow in the Union Hill Community,…
Five Points honors veterans
The Town of Five Points showed our veterans appreciation today by serving them lunch.Pictured from left to right:Back row: Larry Crozier, Army; Willie Cosby, Army; Calvin Hammond, Army; Steve Diamond, Army; Bobby Jones, Navy; Warren Minnifield, Navy; Stanley Stephens, Air…
Lamb wins contest
Kathy Lamb of LaFayette is $50 richer as her name was pulled from several dozen entries in The Sun’s “Find the Cow” photo contest.
Nelson elected Sheriff, Jones re-elected coroner
By John BriceCorrespondentChambers County residents along with their fellow Alabamians and citizens across the United States of America showed up at the polls on Election Day this year to make their voices heard and cast votes for a wide range…
Do You Need Help?
Do you need help? Write Us!In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation towrite us and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make…
Mike’s Musings: Daylight saving time makes no sense
In the immortalized words of David Coverdale, lead singer of Whitesnake, “here I go again.” It’s another year and another rant as to why daylight saving time should go the way of video stores and Oldsmobile.As you can probably tell…
Rebels get bogged down in the swamp
By Katie McElvy
Kids enjoy Friday night’s Trunk or Treat
By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondent The newly established “LaFayette Mainstreet” of LaFayette hosted a downtown Trunk or Treat on the Square on Friday evening. The streets were packed with all types of different costumes and people everywhere. The kids were excited to…
CCSD chooses Valley for site of new combined high school
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, was a historic day for the Chambers County School District. The school system hosted its monthly meeting for the Board of Education which concluded with the Board announcing they would build the new high school in…
Candidates, proposals headline Tuesday’s ballot
By John BriceCorrespondent Election Day is right around the corner coming up on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 and it is emerging as an unpredictable set of contests for the thoughtful consideration of Alabama voters. Alongside the expected Republican and Democrat…
Reasons to vote? Let me count the ways
By Mike WilcoxPublisherIn some ways the Nov. 8 vote is more important than a presidential election. There are so many local candidates and issues on the ballot. To me, not participating in our elective process is akin to not paying…
Chambers extends win streak to seven
By Katie McElvy
Obituary: Mrs. Barbara Jean Thomas Brooks
Mrs. Barbara Jean Thomas Brooks, 78 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at…
Obituary: Mr. Charlie James Woody
Mr. Charlie James Woody, 66 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.Public visitation will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, 2:00 until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…
Obituary: Mr. Willie George Vines “Will”
Mr. Willie George Vines “Will”, 74 of LaFayette, AL passed away on October 16, 2022. Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Funeral Services will…
