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 held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 12:00 PM CST at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Lafayette, Read More…
LaFayette Sun
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 be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, 2:00 PM CST at New Popular Springs Baptist Read More…
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, AL at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Michael Stiggers officiating. Interment will be in Handy Read More…
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 realized the news was also starting to BORE me. It’s certainly not that things aren’t Read More…
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 to end the first quarter. Emmi McManus was on fire in the second quarter, driving Read More…
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 early evening hours of Thursday, December 7th of 2023.Sponsored by the cities of West Point, Read More…
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 2023.In a press release from the Lanett Police Department it was announced “On December 11,2023 Read More…
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 an all-afternoon event. Vendors and Food Trucks will begin setting up around lunch. Our official Read More…
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 did nothing. I was ashamed that I didn’t chase after him, or at least inform Read More…
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 strength of the JV Lady Rebels is their ability to move the ball and spread Read More…