By Katie McElvy Varsity BoysThe Chambers Academy Varsity Boys’ season came to an end last Tuesday as they hosted the Hooper Academy Colts in a playoff game. Offensively, the Rebels struggled with the Colt press. Defensively, they were outmanned under…

By Pamela Whitlow Cheerleaders:Shyneilya Finley aka Shy – parents: Neal Finley and Mary Heard; Escorted by her parents, family and friendsin addition to cheering, shy s extracurriculars are:Being a member of BLA, Softball and track teamFuture Goal: Graduate from college…

I don’t understand why we can’t close off the border and allow legal immigration to take place.In the last three years, over 5,000,000 illegals have crossed into the United States. That’s 5,000,000 people taxpayers are housing, feeding and transporting all…

Up until last year, I could use two fingers to type out all my thoughts faster than any secretary. Well not the really good secretaries, but the ones who were hired more for their looks than their typing. (I know…

By John BriceCorrespondent LaFayette Fire Department Shift Captain and Training Officer Gabe Rumfelt sat down with the LaFayette Sun for an interview this past week after a specialized joint training that also included personnel from Ridge Grove, Union Hill and…

The LaFayette MainStreet has partnered with the Auburn University Urban Design Studio for upcoming projects in downtown LaFayette. The Auburn University students made their way downtown LaFayette last week to tour, visit down businesses and a workshop that was held…

A Georgia woman has been sentenced to federal prison on bank fraud charges in Alabama for payments she received through the Paycheck Protection Program.Pamela Denise Williams, 53, received a 33-month prison sentence, followed by five years of supervised released, according…

Mr. Robert Golatte, Jr., 83 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 2:00PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service will…

Mr. Albert Einstein Handy, 93, of Baltimore, MD (formerly of LaFayette) died Friday, January 19, 2024, at his residence Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Powell Chapel United Methodist Church, LaFayette at 12:00 p.m. (CST)…

Mr. John Lewis Johnson, 87 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service…

Mr. Walter B. Ratchford, 67 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 2:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service…

Funeral services for Hazel Warnell Kirby, age 85, of Five Points, will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Aaron McCullough officiating. Burial will follow at Five Points Cemetery.The family will…

Joecobie Brooks, 48 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 3:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel,…

Ms. Ashley Nicole Wilson, 34, of Opelika died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. John United Methodist Church, LaFayette at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with…

By Pamela Whitlow The Dog Palace was packed to capacity last Friday night as the hometown LaFayette Bulldogs and the Valley Rams played in their final meeting of the season. It was standing room only and the atmosphere was very…

Despite a crushing loss to the 49ers, all Michiganders can me mighty proud of how their professional and collegiate football teams (Michigan State not withstanding) performed this year.Just a few weeks ago the Michigan Wolverines were crowned National Champions. They…

Well, I did it. I had a few million stem cells injected into my right knee as an alternative to knee surgery.As many of you know, in a column a few months ago I asked readers whether they had had…

It’s been a whole week since I’ve worked into a conversation that my grandson and his fiancé both graduated from the Medical College of Georgia. Unfortunately, along with this new title comes a challenge. Ain’t no way I’m going to…

I have a confession to make. I’m a local newspaper addict. I write them, I sell them, and most importantly I read every single one I can get my hands on.Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately depending on your viewpoint, I also…

Mr. Willie G. “Paul” Avery, 67 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 2:00PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service…