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LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
1970 Class oldest at reunion
The LHS Alumni committee recognized The Class of 1970 as the oldest out of fifty classes to participate at the Alumni Picnic.
2002 Class attends formal dinner
On Saturday, October 1st, the Lafayette High School Class of 2002 celebrated their 20th Year Class Reunion with a dinner after the Annual Alumni Picnic. Though small, the class enjoyed the festivities placed upon them. Amongst this class are members…
Lets not rush in to LHS, Valley merger
By Mike WilcoxPublisher I may be a day late and a dollar short, but LaFayette High School ought not merge with Valley. In my mind they are too far apart geographically and culturally. Back in the day when I was…
Vote, or forever hold your tongue
In less than 30 days, Americans will be asked to cast their ballots for the candidates and proposals of their choice. I am not here to write in support of any one candidate or proposal; however I am here to…
Obituary: Dale Elaine Starrett
Dale Elaine Starrett age 67 of Hartselle died Wednesday, September 14, 2022.She is survived by her mother, Josephine Lucile Leatherwood Mitchell, daughter, Wendy Dawn Holbrooks; sisters: Kathy Russell and Patsy Hughes and her grandchildren: Hannah Holbrooks and Hunter Holbrooks.A graveside…
Bulldog homecoming one for the ages
By Pamela Whitlow Where can you start…. where do you start from a major, epic, week long Alumni homecoming celebration for the LaFayette High School Alumni Bulldogs.People returning back to their Bulldogs old stomping ground with 50 total participating classes.…
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.…
Mike’s Musings: My childhood playground destroyed by Ian
It was with great sadness that I viewed the videos and photos of the destruction to Fort Myers Beach caused by Hurricane Ian. I had spent many days of my youth and young adulthood enjoying the weather and beaches of…
Chambers crushes 3A Bessemer, 42-6
By Katie McElvy The Chambers Rebels took care of business in Birmingham on Friday night as they beat 3A Bessemer Academy 42-6. Chambers wasted no time getting on the board. Kyle Hand returned the opening kick off all the way…
Obituary: Mr. Willie C. Phillips
Mr. Willie C. Phillips, 82, of LaFayette died Monday, September 12, 2022 at LaFayette Extended Care, LaFayette. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Essie J. Handy Cemetery, LaFayette at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. G. H.…
Obituary: Mr. Jimmie Lee Trammell Sr.
Mr. Jimmie Lee Trammell, Sr. 79 of Stone Mountain, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 2:00 PM EST until 6:00 PM…
Obituary: Inell Patterson Torbert
Inell Patterson Torbert, 95 of Lafayette, passed away September 9, 2022 at Legacy Reserve in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 2:30pm, Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Lafayette First Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 1:00pm prior to…
Obituary: Mrs. Virginia Johnson McKinley
Mrs. Virginia Johnson McKinley, 79, of Roanoke died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Knollwood Baptist Retirement Center, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, at New Beginning Outreach Ministries, 314 Seymour Dr., Roanoke at 12:00 p.m. (CST)…
Obituary: Mr. James C. Hill Jr.
Mr. James C. Hill, Jr, 71 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 2:00 until 7:00 PM EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette, AL.*The family will…
Obituary: Mr. Malcolm B. Clark
Mr. Malcolm B. Clark, 59, of Wadley died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Tanner Medical Center/East Alabama, Wedowee. Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, County Road 813, Wedowee at 1:00 p.m.…
It’s here, LHS celebrates homecoming week
It’s that time of the year again!!!It’s the most exciting, fun filled, grills smoking, tents standing, music playing, line dancing, kids bouncing, train riding, picture taking, classes gathered time of the year in LaFayette.It’s The LaFayette (LAFELT) Bulldog Alumni Homecoming…
Death of man in cemetery ruled a suicide by hanging
On September 19, Mark David Spence was identified as the male that was found hanging from a tree. The cause of death was ruled as a suicide. On September 10, around 8 am, the LaFayette Police Department and EMS received…
Health and Wellness Center receives Council approval
by John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on September 26th 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 David Ennis…
Mike’s Musings: Forget fossil fuels, solar power-nuclear energy is best
In attempting to break through the logjam between clean air advocates and those who think our reliance on fossil fuels will not go away any time soon, we have forgotten what I think could be an important alternative- nuclear energy.Green…
Rebels victorious 42-0 on homecoming
By Katie McElvy Chambers Academy hosted the Banks Academy for their homecoming game on Friday and easily handled the Jets with a 42-0 win. Luke Tarver got things going in the first quarter picking up three first downs on the…
