PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
Council hopes new offices will be ready by October
By Jody Stewart LaFayette City council met Monday at noon with a high priority meeting to address several issues on the city’s agenda. All council members were present and called to order by city clerk Louis Davidson. Chris Busby addressed…
LaFayette awarded MainStreet designation
By Jody Stewart The Vision that the “Vison LaFayette” group had is now a reality and LaFayette has received a MainStreet designation. The citizens of LaFayette will soon see the presence of MainStreet in town. Chris Busby address city Council…
Chambley, Rampey work to keep schools safe
By Jody Stewart With the recent uptick of gun violence in our nation, the Chamber County Public Safety, local law enforcement and school officials are taking measures to be better prepared to protect our schools and our children. Chambers County…
County votes to renew Amwaste contract
LAFAYETTE- Despite some reservation, the Chambers County Commision voted in favor of extending the Amwaste Solid Waste, and Water Disposal contract. The contract is good for three years, and despite reservation all commisioners with exception to Commissioner James “Moto” Williams…
LaFayette leaders make presentation to Mainstreet
A small group from Vision LaFayette went to Birmingham last Wednesday to do a presentation before the Mainstreet Selection Committee. It was the second step necessary to obtain a Mainstreet designation. Mainstreet is a popular downtown revitalization program which will…
Hunter resigns from LaFayette City Council
A city of LaFayette council seat has become open after a surprising announcement from city councilman Shannon Hunter announcing his decision to step down from city council last Friday. It was in an email sent to the mayor, council and…
Stop talking and provide meaningful action to curb school violence
Here’s a sobering statistic. There have been 2032 school shootings in the U.S. since 1970 and the number of shootings is increasing in frequency. Yet very little is being done to help our vulnerable school children.We can talk. We can…
Cops say rodents, malnutrition contributed to woman’s death
Police say a roach infestation at a Valley home was a contributing cause to an elderly woman’s death. The woman’s husband and daughter have now been arrested on neglect and manslaughter charges. Walter Alfred Hawkins, 74, and Christy Lee Hawkins,…
Two LaFayette schools celebrate last day of school as they close for good
By Jody Stewart While some schools in our area are busy gathering for graduation and celebrating with their students and their families, there are two schools in our community where facility, staff, students and their families are gathering for another…
Obituary-Terri Angela Peckham
Terri Angela Peckham, 61 of Valley, passed away Friday, May 20, 20222 at her home surrounded by her family. A visitation will be Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Faith Evangelistic Church beginning at 6:00 p.m. EST until 8:00 p.m. EST.…
Suspend gas tax for price relief
By Mike WilcoxPublisherThe price for a gallon of gasoline has gotten out of hand. In the last two weeks it has risen by more than $1 for both gasoline and propane. Economists and others in the know claim the increases…
Three people I consider heroes
Elon Musk, Robert Kennedy Junior and Franklin Graham are three people I admire the most. Each is of a different political persuasion. Each has a different mission in life. But all three are doing the best they can to make…
Lady Rebels finish fourth in playoffs
By Tanya LovelaceThe Lady Rebels went two for three on the first day of the state playoffs. The Lady Rebels beat Patrician 5-2. The Lady Rebels got the lead in the first inning when Patrician walked two and MaKayla Foster…
Obituary: Jimmie Sue Smith Hill
Jimmie Sue Smith Hill, 78, of Valley, Alabama passed away at East Alabama Medical Center – Lanier on May 16, 2022. Jimmie Sue is survived by her daughter Constance Hill (Tony Poole) of LaGrange, Georgia; son, Michael Hill of Cusseta,…
Obituary: Mr. John Thomas (Moon) Tucker Jr.
Mr. John Thomas (Moon) Tucker, Jr., 57, of Roanoke died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his residence. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Roanoke at 2:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Calvin Trammell…
LaFayette citizens, businesses support Main Street
For months now private citizens and business owners have been meeting in LaFayette’s historic district at different locations with one goal in mind, to score a Main Street Designation. Ansley Emfinger from the Chambers County Development Authority explained the group’s…
Chambers County mourns passing of Crook
The Chambers County area Etc. mourn the passing of 99 year old Catherine Pitts Crook! Mrs. Catherine Pitts Crook, 99, of LaFayette died Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13, 2022 at…
Obituary: Mr. Freddie Ledbetter
Mr. Freddie Ledbetter 76 of Cusseta, Alabama died Tuesday May 3, 2022 at his residence. Freddie was born in Tallapoosa County,Alabama July 6, 1945 to the late Henry Crawford Ledbetter andthe late Dossie Dorathea Golden Ledbetter, he retired from Uniroyal…
Lady Rebels enter tournament as #2 seed
By Tanya LovelaceThe Lady Rebels defeated Edgewood Academy 10-3 but lost to the Hooper Colts 5-3 last week in a seeding tournament for state playoffs. The team will enter the AA AISA State tournament as the number two seed for…
