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 form of a grant to Auburn University for its Rural Health Initiative has been awarded Read More…
LaFayette Sun
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, Luke Tarver, Jacob Norgard, Ryan Ford, and Ryan Smith all played in the 11-man format Read More…
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. Public viewing and visitation with the family will be from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral Read More…
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 be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, 11:00 AM CST at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Read More…
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, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, 11:00 AM CST at Read More…
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 of 57 years Doris Baker, three children; Dana (Tony) Hurst, Chris (Tina) Baker, Gary (Amy Read More…
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 out that I’m being as divisive as the country if I just make a list Read More…
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 16th of 2023. In a post to their official facebook page, LaFayette Main Street had Read More…
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 life. We view the story one way as children when gifts around the Christmas tree Read More…
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 be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, 1:00 PM CST at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Read More…