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 the goal leaving open layups and failing to get rebounds, and the Rebels fell 34-70. Read More…
LaFayette Sun
LHS honors seniors on Senior Night
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 with a degree in Accounting Joy Robinson aka Sunshine – parents: Julian and Tolanda Robinson; Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Close the Border no, not later
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 over the country. A good percentage of those illegals are younger males looking for work, Read More…
Humor: THE OLD FOLKS HOTEL
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 it’s politically incorrect, but I can’t help remembering that Evangelist Jim Bakker had a beautiful Read More…
LaFayette Fire Department trains with specialized equipment
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 Five Points volunteer companies to discuss their use of a mobile training tower that is Read More…
AU Design Studio tours LaFayette businesses
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 at the Mainstreet office. This program is a teaching and outreach program focusing on community Read More…
Woman jailed for bank fraud charges
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 to an announcement by Middle District of Alabama Acting U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Ross.Williams pleaded Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Robert Golatte, Jr.
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 be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, 1:00 PM CST at New Canaan Baptist Church, Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Albert Einstein Handy
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) with Rev. Kelsey Barnes & Rev. Dr. Randy B. Kelley officiating. Interment will be in Read More…
Obituary: Mr. John Lewis Johnson
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 will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, 12:00 PM CST at Friendship #2 Baptist Read More…