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LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885

Superintendent, consultants ask audience to consider school consolidation

Superintendent, consultants ask audience to consider school consolidation

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20222 min read

By Jody Stewart Tuesday night in front of a large crowd the Chambers County Board of Education held a meeting at the Alfa building to discuss school consolidation with the public. Casey Chambley Chambers County School Superintendent opened the meeting…

Obituary: Mrs. Elizabeth Lamb Jackson

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20223 min read

Mrs. Elizabeth Lamb Jackson of LaFayette, Alabama passed away at 83 years of age, on Monday January 31, 2022 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband George Allen Jackson, son William “Allen” Jackson and grandson Ryan…

Obituary: Mrs. Lue Staples

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mrs. Lue Staples, 70 of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, Georgia.Public Visitation will be held Friday, February 4, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. CST until 1:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral…

Obituary: Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Satterwhite

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Satterwhite, 92 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at EAMC in Opelika. Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home…

Obituary: Mr. Rand D. (Terry) Burns

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mr. Rand D. (Terry) Burns, 57, of Camp Hill died Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his residence. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Brummitt Cemetery, Camp Hill, AL at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Min. Anthony…

Obituary: Mr. Antavious Walton

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mr. Antavious Walton, 16 of Valley, AL, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Public Visitation will be held Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Funeral…

Obituary: Mr. Willie James Bell

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20221 min read

Mr. Willie James Bell, 70, of LaGrange, GA (formerly of LaFayette) died Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in LaFayette. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Handy Cemetery, LaFayette, AL at 2:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Terry…

Obituary: Mrs. Charlotte Barber Fulghum

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mrs. Charlotte Barber Fulghum 71 of LaFayette, Alabama died Tuesday February 2, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center.She was born in LaFayette on November 21, 1950 to the late William Pierce Barber, Jr. and the late Kathryn Barber. Charlotte’s…

Obituary: Mrs. Montez Tucker

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20222 min read

Mrs. Montez Tucker, 75 of Camp Hill, AL, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at her residence in Camp Hill, AL.Public Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral…

Obituary: Mr. Jim Henderson

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20222 min read

Mr. Jim Henderson, 82 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his residence in Lanett, AL. Public Visitation was Friday, January 28, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel…

Obituary: Ms. Phillistine Wright

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20222 min read

Ms. Phillistine Wright, 64 of Opelika, AL, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Public Visitation was held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer…

Obituary: Mr. James Goodman

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20222 min read

Mr. James Goodman, 68 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center- Lanier in Valley, AL. Public Visitation was held Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at…

Obituary: Mr. Steven McCoy

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20222 min read

Mr. Steven McCoy, 54 of Tuskegee, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at River Towne Care and Rehabilitation Center. Public Visitation was held Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home…

Mr. Allen Leonard

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20221 min read

Mr. Allen Leonard, 74 of Camp Hill, AL, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his residence in Camp Hill, AL. Public Visitation was held Friday, January 28, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer…

Obituary: Mr. Michael J. Watkins

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20222 min read

Mr. Michael J. Watkins, 61 of Roanoke, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, GA. Public Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. CST until 3:00 p.m.…

Obituary: Mrs. Sandra V. Weaver

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20221 min read

Mrs. Sandra V. Weaver, 61 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on January 19, 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Public Visitation was held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer…

Obituary: Mrs. Peggy Moncus

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20221 min read

Mrs. Peggy Moncus 69 of Campo Hill, Alabama died Friday January 28, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center. Peggy was born in LaFayette, Alabama August 9, 1952 to the late Alton Henderson and Jean Henderson, she was a member…

Lady Rebels head to Elite 8 tournament

Lady Rebels head to Elite 8 tournament

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20222 min read

By Tanya LovelacePrior to recognizing the seniors at last week’s Senior night basketball game, Coach Hines shared that the Lady Rebels of the 2022 class were a special group of girls. They will be the winningest group of young ladies…

Community rallies to support young leukemia victim

Community rallies to support young leukemia victim

Jordan WilcoxFeb 2, 20222 min read

By Pamela Holloway Last week a post was noticed on Facebook in reference to a student at Eastside Elementary School name Alaina. Eastside and JP Powell school will be wearing orange in honor of Alaina White. Alaina is an 8…