PO Box 378,
LaFayette, AL 36862
334-864-8885
Obituary: Mr. G.W. Smart “Jerry”
Mr. G.W. Smart “Jerry” 78 of Dadeville, AL passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette,…
Obituary: Mr. William Trammell Jr. “Chinch”
Mr. William Trammell, Jr. “Chinch” 72 of Roanoke, AL passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in…
Obituary: Mr. Isaiah Brock
Mr. Isaiah Brock passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Public Visitation will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Funeral Services will be held on…
Obituary: Mr. Bennie Joe Haynes
Mr. Bennie Joe Haynes, 53 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Wednesday,October 4, 2023. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 1:00 PM CST at Christian Memorial Church in Roanoke, AL, Reverend Gregory A. Sutton, Officiating. Burial…
Ambulance stolen from Valley Hospital sparks community disbelief
By John BriceCorrespondentValley Police Chief Mike Reynolds released details to the public regarding the theft of a Lanett Fire Department ambulance from East Alabama Medical Center Lanier Hospital on 48th Street in Valley on Tuesday, October 17th of 2023.Serenity Nyanda…
Mike’s Musings: EV’s may be the future, but they aren’t the present
I read an interesting statistic from my condo association executive director the other day. She claimed 30% of the cars sold in 2022 were electric. She also said that number will increase to 60% by 2030.Now being the suspicious type,…
Humor: GENERATIONS
I’ve met several new old friends at the Old Folks Hotel. It turns out that although we were strangers five months ago, we have a whole lot in common. Edna, Perry, the other Bill, and I have had a bunch…
Rebels fast start proves too much for Knights
By: Katie McElvy It took the Rebels just two minutes and eleven seconds to put the game away on Friday night as they hosted Macon-East. On the first snap of the game, Luke Tarver ran in a 69-yard touchdown, and…
Annual Pink Out Walk spreads awareness
JPP Middle School hosted its annual Pink Out Walk for Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at the school last week. It was a beautiful day to walk to bring awareness and celebrate with some distinguished survivors. The school awareness walk…
CCSD announces cervical cancer education initiative
By John BriceCorrespondent Local residents were made aware of a new educational initiative by the Chambers County School District to reduce cases of cervical cancer in the area through a press release announcing a meeting that took place on Wednesday,…
Head-on with Mack truck leaves driver dead
According to officials, a two-vehicle crash in Chambers County has claimed the life of 61-year-old Laverne P. Brooks.Police say the crash occurred Saturday, October 14 at approximately 8:14 a.m. on Chambers County Road 48 near Chambers County Road 44, approximately…
Mike’s Musings: Israel deserves our support- some observations
War is never pretty, but I certainly cannot fault Israel for engaging with Hamas after that terrorist organization slaughtered 1300 Jews and 32 Americans in a surprise attack September 14.I make the following observations:Do not equate Palestinians with Hamas. Hamas…
Obituary: Elizabeth Levonia Ozley Looney
Elizabeth Levonia Ozley Looney, affectionately known as Levonia, Mom, Nana, Sister, Bonie and Liz, went home on October 8, 2023, in LaFayette, Alabama. Born on November 15, 1937, in Abanda, Alabama, Levonia’s life was marked by her unwavering faith, love…
Humor: LEARN HOW TO DISAGREE
I’ve been boycotting the News here at the Old Folks Hotel. I figure we are one health crisis away from eternity so why stress us out and rush the whole process. Unfortunately, last week my daughter walked in with the…
Bulldogs can’t get untracked against Horseshoe Bend
By Pamela Holloway The LaFayette High Bulldogs were not so lucky on Friday night. The struggles continue for the LaFayette High Bulldogs football team this season. The Bulldogs traveled to NewSite, Alabama, to face region foe Horseshoe Bend. This game…
Council discusses premium pay for parttime employees
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, October 9th 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 David…
Bondswoman charged with property theft
Investigators allege a bondswoman in East Alabama stole money from an inmate she was supposed to be helping get out of jail, by using her credit card to also pay a balance owed to the bondswoman by another inmate.Leah Nicole…
Mike’s Musings: Senate too old to lead effectively
I been on this train for several years, but I refuse to get off. My elected representatives particularly in the U.S. Senate, are generally too old, and need to retire. In fact, I believe we should have a maximum age,…
