By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, June 26th of 2023 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center in the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David Ennis, Councilman Toney B. Thomas and Councilman Michael C. Ellis. City Clerk Louis T. Davidson, Read More…
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Mike’s Musings: The meaning behind “Sounds of Silence”
I never cared much for Simon and Garfunkel when I was young. Something about the duo seemed odd to me and their music was too melancholy and folksy for my taste. One song I’ve always been a big fan of, however, is Sounds of Silence, which has been remade time and again by a variety Read More…
Weather radios delivered to seniors across LaFayette
Attendees gather together with the presentation check. Volunteers install batteries into the radios. By John BriceCorrespondent Local and state government officials gathered along with representatives from non-profit organizations and city employees at the Chambers County Courthouse to distribute free weather radios to seniors during the morning hours of Wednesday, June 14th of 2023.Ciara Turner, Executive Read More…
Main Street celebrates one year
It was a very fun filled day in the City of LaFayette on Friday. The day started out with LaFayette Main Street celebrating their one year as a designated city with MainStreet of Alabama by hosting an open house from 11am -2 pm.Citizens gathered at the Main Street office to tour the office and meet Read More…
Obituary: Conrad Felton Harmon
Conrad Felton HarmonFebruary 23, 1943- June 2, 2023 Conrad Felton Harmon, 80, of LaFayette, AL, passed away at his home on June 2, 2023. Con is survived by his former wife, Linda N. Harmon and their children, Ashley (Dori) Harmon, Michelle (Scott) Taylor, as well as his son, Hunter Harmon, three granddaughters, Tori and Maci Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Ralph Browning
Mr. Ralph Browning 91 of LaFayette died Wednesday May 31, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Browning was born in Roanoke, Alabama December 10, 1931, he was a veteran of the US Army,and retired from Meadow Gold Dairy after 26 years of service. Graveside services were held Saturday June 3, 2023 at 12 Noon at the Read More…
Obituary: Thomas Hendrix Elder
Thomas Hendrix Elder, loving husband, devoted dad, adoring Grandfather, faithful friend, creative and forward-thinking business leader, unabashed patriot, avid adventurer and dedicated Alabama football fan, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023 in the company of his loving wife and close friends.Tom was born September 13, 1943 to L.J. and Ruby Jo Pouncy Elder in Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Affie Lean Chambers
Mrs. Affie Lean Chambers, 97 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Diversicare of Lanett. Public Visitation will held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. Read More…
Baseball game supports youth programs
The LaFayette Parks and Recreation hosted a coaches & players vs. LaFayette parents baseball game last week. The game was to come together in unity and to support the youth programs.
Training School has rich 104-year history
By John BriceCorrespondent In celebrating the 104 years that have passed since the establishment of the Chambers County Training School there will be an unveiling of a historical marker commemorating its founding at John P. Powell Middle School in LaFayette on Saturday, June 24th of 2023. Lifelong LaFayette resident Ruby Carr took the initiative to Read More…