by Katie McElvy JV Rebels 34, Cornerstone 21Chambers rocketed to a big 17-3 lead in the first quarter with Jacob Norgard and Grey Hayley both recording three point baskets. The Rebels continued to dominate in the second quarter, this time, working the ball inside and down low and going into halftime leading 28-6. The Rebels Read More…
Funeral services for Sharon Ann Gillespie, age 65, of Rock Mills will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 3:00 PM at the Rock Mills Church of the Nazarene with Bro. Jeff Sheffield and Bro. Greg Norred officiating and special speakers Chad Kendrick and Harold Whitaker. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens with Read More…
To the Editor of the Lafayette Sun: Immediately, I walked to the Lafayette Police Department and spoke to a police officer and another police officer was called as well. The two Officers went to where the incident occurred. On Wednesday the next day, I went back to the Lafayette Police Station to follow up on Read More…
COVID Hospitalizations Increasing QuicklyOn Christmas Day, only 10 patients with COVID-19 were hospitalized in our East Alabama Health system. Today, less than a full week later, our COVID hospitalizations are at 34, the highest total since October 6. Furthermore, our overall patient census as of this morning was high, at 283, with additional patients waiting Read More…
Pamela HollowayFireworks ring in new yearDespite the rainy weather citizens of LaFayette, celebrated the 2022 New Year with an abundance of fireworks lighting the sky.
This week the Chambers County School District is reinstating its mask mandate amid concerns of rising COVID-19 cases.Chambers County Board of Education released this statement:“Due to the number of reported positive COVID-19 cases in Chambers County School District, we will begin wearing masks again starting with the professional development day on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, Read More…
Last Tuesday, Dec. 28, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office responded to Dodgen logging in the area of Chambers County Road 62 and Chambers County Road 53 in regard to a burglary and theft of property. Jeff Dodgen offered a $1,000 reward to the person with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the Read More…
By John West Mrs. Jo Frances House Jackson of Lanett was honored for her 95th birthday on Monday evening by the Lanett City Council. Mrs. Jackson was surrounded by family as Lanett Mayor Jamie Heard read a proclamation and presented her with a plaque honoring her life. Mrs. Jackson was born in 1927 in Lanett. Read More…
By John West Multiple Lanett police officers were promoted at a ceremony held Monday evening at the Lanett City Council meeting. Lanett Police Chief Johnny Wood presided. During the ceremony,Patrick McCullough was promoted to the rank of Commander- CID; Blake Brown was promoted to the rank of Sargent; Terry Daniel was promoted to the rank Read More…
By Katie McElvy In the first round of play, Evangel beat Springwood 48-40 while Chambers was paired with Heritage. At the end of the first period of play, the Rebels were leading 10-2 with the majority of points coming from free throws by various Rebels and a three pointer by Caden Hayley. Shooting woes continued Read More…