PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
Obituary: Mr. Johnny Tolbert
Mr. Johnny Tolbert, 67 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.Public Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will be…
Obituary: Mrs. Mary G. Stone
Mrs. Mary G. Stone, 73 of Dadeville, AL passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will…
Obituary: Ms. Annie Pearl Mackey Green
Ms. Annie Pearl Mackey Green, 76, of LaFayette died Monday, December 4, 2023, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 11322 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, LaFayette,…
Humor: FIXIN THE NEWS
Here at the Arbor Springs Old Folks Hotel, I explained to my friends why I stopped watching the news back in April of this year. Yes it was partly for my peace of mind, but it was then that I…
Chambers JV teams remain undefeated, varsity teams stumble
By Katie McElvy JV GirlsThe Chambers JV Girls added three more wins this week all in convincing fashion. First, the JV Lady Rebels faced Trinity Christian. The girls came out hot moving the ball well and taking a 9-2 lead…
Christmas parade returns to Greater Valley Area
By John BriceCorrespondent Setting its starting point in downtown West Point, the 2023 Greater Valley Area Christmas Parade marched along Highway 29 through Lanett and continued on to its end point at the Walmart parking lot in Valley during the…
Two dead after multiple accidents on I-85 in Chambers County
By John BriceCorrespondent News of multiple traffic accidents on the Chambers County portion of Interstate 85 were reported by several local media outlets and law enforcement agencies in the area during the early morning hours of Monday, December 11th of…
Christmas on the Square set for Dec. 16
Get ready to bring Christmas Spirit to our little downtown! LaFayette is hosting its annual Hometown “Christmas on the Square.” Businesses are already getting decorated and the courthouse is looking festive!Make plans to come out on Saturday, December 16th, for…
Mike’s Musings: Big Box Retail theft spikes, another reason to shop local
A long time ago, I was in a convenience story buying a soft drink and candy bar, when I noticed a guy stuffing several items inside his coat. He then proceeded to walk out paying for nothing. I froze and…
Chambers basketball gets promising start
By Katie McElvy The Chambers Academy Rebels kicked off basketball season recently with three of four teams getting an undefeated start.The JV Lady Rebels are currently 4-0 with wins over Springwood 30-22, Autauga 19-10, Trinity 29-3, and Autauga 33-17. One…
Obituary: Mr. Carmichael Silmon
Mr. Carmichael Silmon, 54 of Lafayette, AL passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will be…
Obituary: Ms. Eleanor Pearson
Ms. Eleanor Pearson, 83, of Auburn (formerly of Milltown) died Monday, November 27, 2023, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Douglas Jones…
Obituary: Ms. Tracie Caldwell
Ms. Tracie Caldwell, 58 of Camp Hill, Alabama passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will…
Obituary: Mr. James Frank Pitts
Mr. James Frank Pitts, 69 of Lafayette, AL passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will…
$50k grant upgrades playground equipment
It was announced that Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School has been awarded $50,000 as part of the Charter Foundation’s Grant program. The Chambers County Development Authority’s Ansley Emfinger and Andie Roberts successfully wrote the grant on behalf of Eastside…
Dilapidated structures, abandoned cars focal point of Council
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, December 4th of 2023 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman Toney…
Mike’s Musings: Time to say good riddance to UN
My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it…
Humor: SEVEN LESSONS FROM NINE DECADES
I wrote this article a few years ago, but every so often I like to resubmit it. As I keep adding a year onto my life (94 and staring down 95), I like to think I have also added some…
Obituary: Mrs. Charlotte Marie McPherson Parker
Mrs. Charlotte Marie McPherson Parker, 68 of Wedowee, AL passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Public Visitation will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, from 3:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Zion Rest Baptist Church, Wedowee,…
Bulldogs walk away with tense victory, 49-45
It’s the beginning of the 2023 basketball season for the Lafayette High School Bulldogs.All 3 teams traveled to Tallassee on Monday to face off against the Tallassee High School Tigers.The LaFayette Junior Varsity team (b-team) kicked things off against the…
