PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
Obituary: Rost Turee Wooddy Thomas
Rose Turee Wooddy Thomas, 61, of Opelika, Alabama passed away on October 16th, 2022, at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL after a long battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.She was…
Several Halloween events set for LaFayette
Businesses, Churches and etc. are teaming up in LaFayette AL community to give kids an safe environment for Harvest/Halloween week. Trunk & TreatOctober 26th 6-8CHOSEN GENERATION YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTSPRESENTS“TRUNK oRTREATFOOD, FUN, GAMES,LOTS CANDY & LIVE DJBEST COSTUME COMPETITION~BEST CAR…
Library hosts health, wellness fair
By John BriceCorrespondent The H. Grady Bradshaw Chambers County Library in Valley hosted a Community Services and Health Fair on Friday, October the 21st. The event was organized by Library Director Mary Hamilton with more than 20 vendors participating who…
Ambassadors clean-up highway
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, the Junior Ambassadors from the Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce completed a one mile roadside pick up initiative on County Road 289 from North Eighteenth in Lanett north towards Fredonia. The ambassadors have adopted…
Mike’s Musings: PAC’s must be limited if our votes are to count
The term “dark money” has become all too familiar to those political watchdogs who assess campaigns at the national level. One could say contributions that come from out-of-state PACs (political action committees) have hijacked our democratic elections.Just look at the…
Obituary: Mr. William Watts Jr.
Mr. William Watts, Jr. 52 of Wadley, AL passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. Public Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.…
Obituary: Mr. Bubber “Jack” Finley Jr.
Mr. Bubber “Jack” Finley, Jr., 84 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Public Visitation was held on Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Graveside…
Obituary: Mr. Billy J. Todd Sr.
Mr. Billy J. Todd, Sr., 80 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022, 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST…
Obituary: Mr. Willie E. Hambrick
Mr. Willie E. Hambrick, 71 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. Public Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL.…
Obituary: Mrs. Mary Alice Thomas
Mrs. Mary Alice Thomas, 84 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL. Public Viewing will be held on Friday, October 21, 2020, 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…
Walkers take to streets for breast cancer awareness
By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondent Hope Heals Within… hosted their 7th Annual Breast Cancer Walk in downtown LaFayette on Saturday morning.The theme this year was Your Fight is our Fight!The morning kicked off with welcoming people out, opening prayer and then the…
Readers weigh in on LHS, Valley merge
Last week, the Sun’s editor and publisher, Mike Wilcox, wrote an opinion piece stating why he believes LaFayette, and Valley High Schools shouldn’t merge. Here are some of our reader’s comments.Dexter Bulger, via acnccrtest.c1.bizI commented on a post a while…
Lanett police seek suspects involved in mass shooting
On October 13, 2022, at approximately 9:41pm officers received a call to 1912 50th Avenue SW Lanett, AL, in reference to a shooting.Upon arrival officers determined that there were 6 people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Medical treatment was provided…
Mike’s Musings: Puppies, housing scams are latest
Scammers are everywhere on social media and the internet these days. They used to pose as policemen seeking funds or IRS agents demanding the money you owe for back taxes. But lately schemes have been getting more and more sophisticated.…
Rebels run over Generals, 56-7
By Katie McElvy The Chambers Academy Rebels traveled to Abbeville Christian to meet up with the Generals on Thursday night. Abbeville got the ball first and put together a passing game that the Rebel defense did not have an answer…
Obituary: Mr. Jimmy Ray Caldwell
Mr. Jimmy Ray Caldwell, 60 of Roanoke, AL passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022, from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at…
Obituary: Ms. Patricia A. Davis
Ms. Patricia A. Davis, 70 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at EAMC-Opelika, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in…
Obituary: Loraine Meta Hyde
Graveside services for Loraine Meta Hyde, age 81, of Five Points will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Pisgah Church Cemetery with Bro. Asa Mosley officiating and Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Mrs.…
Obituary: Mr. Michael Dupree (Big Mike) Canady
Mr. Michael Dupree (Big Mike) Canady, 51, of Dadeville died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Lake Martin Community Hospital, Dadeville. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 281 Pine Grove Loop, Dadeville at…
Council wrestles with downtown parking problems
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on October 10th 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.…
