PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
Obituary: Mr. Rickey Presley
Mr. Rickey Presley, 59 of Auburn, AL passed away on Sunday, January 7, 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 will be…
Bulldogs bounce Reeltown, Horseshoe Bend
By Pamela Whitlow Tuesday night the LaFayette Bulldogs basketball team traveled to Notasulga, Alabama for an area game against the Reeltown Rebels.It would be the first meeting between the two teams this season and a very important game as far…
Mayor Vines addresses MLK celebration in Lanett
By John BriceCorrespondent Martin Luther King Jr. Day was commemorated with a celebration event at Goodsell United Methodist Church in Lanett during the morning hours of Monday, January 15th of 2024. Among the several guest speakers and visiting community leaders…
Winter weather warnings issued for Chambers County
By John BriceCorrespondent Advisories have been issued this week by the US National Weather Service Birmingham office in an effort to warn the public regarding potential hazards faced during what has been forecast to be imminent days of extremely cold…
Junior Ambassadors tour Soules, Kia
The Greater Valley Area Chambers of Commerce hosted a field trip for the Jr Ambassadors last week. The ambassadors toured two local facilities.John Soules Foods and KIA, was a day of great hospitality and the ambassadors had the opportunity to…
Mike’s Musings: Growing old, not in the cards
After hip replacement surgery and a scheduled knee surgery, I still say I’m not getting old even though my age, and sometimes my body would disagree..Turning 30 never bothered me. Ditto when I celebrated my 40th. But now that I’m…
JV Rebels remain undefeated through season’s midpoint
By Katie McElvy JV GirlsThe Chambers JV Girls dropped their first game of the season but not before defeating Edgewood Academy. The JV Lady Rebels came out cold trailing 0-11 to end the first quarter, but Samantha Lovelace opened the…
Mike’s Musings: Ditch the resolution, for promises that can be accomplished
I never thought I would be writing about 2024. When I was a youngster, the year 2000 seemed so futuristic, let alone 2024. We are almost a quarter of the way through the 21st Century, yet my mind always reverts…
Peacock, Craig honored
The LaFayette Fire & EMS hosted its annual end of the year gathering last week. The event also honored its Firefighter of the Year and EMS Provider of the Year!Firefighter of the Year is Captain Jason Peacock. EMS Provider of…
Rotary passes out goodie bags
The LaFayette Rotary Club prepared and delivered Christmas goodie bags to both of the LaFayette nursing homes. Each resident received necessity items from the Rotary club.
LaFayette Telehealth success leads to $2M grant
By John BriceCorrespondent Healthcare services in rural areas of Alabama will receive a significant boost in funding due in large part to the success of the Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center in LaFayette. Two million dollars in the…
Rebels shine in Gatlinburg bowls
By Katie McElvy Eleven Chambers Rebels were chosen to participate in the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl and the Gatlinburg Rising Stars Bowl. Juniors and seniors from all over the Southeast faced off in the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl. Blake Reaves, Koreen Henry,…
Obituary: Mrs. Elizabeth Potter
Mrs. Elizabeth Potter, 89, of Wedowee died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Tanner Medical Center, Wedowee. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Elder Thomas Knight officiating.…
Obituary: Mr. Danny Walton
Mr. Danny Walton, 56 of McDonough, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will…
Obituary: Mr. Tommy Daniel
Mr. Tommy Daniel, 57 of Five Points, AL passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his residence.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel,…
Obituary: James Allen Baker
James Allen Baker “Jim”, a resident of Lanett Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 9th, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born March 3rd, 1948 in Elamville, Alabama, to Gaston and Ruby Baker.Mr. Baker is survived by his wife…
Humor: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
I may be nearly 95 years old, but being that I’m still on this planet, I have plenty of New Year’s Resolutions. Many of them are what others need to be doing, starting with Congress and Hollywood. My grandson pointed…
Hometown Christmas celebrated with evening parade, other activities
By John Brice Downtown LaFayette was abuzz with holiday activity related to the “Hometown Christmas on the Square” event which ran the course of the entire day and reached its grand finale with the annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December…
Mike’s Musings: The Christmas Story – Remember Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus
The story of Christmas is ever evolving for you and I. The biblical story never changes but your story is always changing. How we celebrate and view the story of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus may change throughout…
Obituary: Mr. Gerald Davis
Mr. Gerald Davis, 71 of Dadeville, AL passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will…
