Fayette Medical Center has again made Newsweek Magazine’s list of the “World’s Best Hospitals.” This is the fourth year in a row that the medical facility has been awarded this prestigious honor.
The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 6. All council members were present for the meeting with the exception of Councilman Troyce Townsel. At the beginning of the meeting, Berry Police Officer Randall Kelley introduced the council members to the newest members of the Berry Police staff, a new narcotic dog named “Boi.”
Rayburn Howard recently retired from the Fayette Kiwanis Club after 37 years of devoted service to the organization. Howard received a plaque from the club in recognition of his service.
The Fayette Medical Center Long-Term Care Family Council and Fayette Garden Club members provided food on Wednesday, March 8 for employees of the Long-Term Care facility and the hospital, in appreciation for the services they provide to the many patients under their care.
The Glen Allen Town Council met on Tuesday, March 7 at the Glen Allen Community Center. All council members were in attendance, with the exception of Councilman Dustin Youngblood.
Hubbertville started its week off in fine fashion, with the varsity and JV teams each throwing no-hit games against Pickens Co. The varsity defeated Pickens County 15 - 1, with Jagger Youngblood and Tucker Bowen collecting three hits each for the Lions.
The Fayette baseball team is off to a hot start for the 2023 baseball season, finishing the week with an overall season record of 11-3. The Tigers began the week by defeating Lamar County 11-5. Lukas Driver started the game at pitcher for Fayette, allowing four hits and four runs in three innings of work.
Berry softball started its week with a 19-0 win over Aliceville. Maggie Mauldin, Kryssa Fields and Rylee Hill each pitched one inning with nine total strikeouts. Hill also had the big bat for Berry, hitting a single and a triple, and driving in six runs. Kerra Aaron, Brylee Kelly and Josie-Mae Bonner also had hits for the Lady Wildcats, with Bonner also getting three RBIs.
The Fayette softball team won its first game of the week by defeating Dora 21-12. The big hitters for Fayette were Harley Johnson with two hits, including a double, four RBIs and three runs scored; Abby Porter with three hits, including a home run, three RBIs and three runs scored; and Ally Porter with three hits, three RBIs and two runs scored. Skyi Lewis had a triple, scored three runs and had three RBIs.
Brief, but high gusting and also sustained winds caused considerable damage to trees and power lines as it cut a swath through Fayette County, beginning at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Friday, March 3.
The Fayette County Commission voted to vacate a portion of Hurst Road during its Feb. 27 meeting. All commissioners were present for the meeting with the exception of Commissioner Robert Townley. The meeting was held at the Belk Community Center at the request of District One Commissioner Brad Cox.
The Fayette City Council voted to support a new amnesty program for the Fayette Municipal Court during its Feb. 28 meeting. Councilwoman Aliska Hughes-Monroe was absent from the meeting, with all other council members present.
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to help the town of Berry improve a public utility service and eliminate a potential health hazard. The town will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to replace damaged and dilapidated sewer lines in the downtown business district.
The Fayette softball team lost its opening game last week to South Lamar 15-5. Karlee Clark was the losing pitcher for Fayette, Abby Porter led Fayette offensively with two hits, including a double, and two RBIs.
The Fayette County High School baseball team had a very successful week, winning all four games, including a no-hitter. Fayette started the week defeating Lamar County 20-1. Landon Lowe collected the win on the mound for the Tigers, pitching four innings and allowing one run on two hits with seven strikeouts.
The Berry Lady Wildcats won two games and lost two games in softball last week.
Berry started the week off with an 8-6 victory over Tuscaloosa Academy. Kyrissa Fields was the winning pitcher, allowing three earned runs and four hits with six strikeouts. Rylee Hill pitched the last inning in relief and struck out three batters to earn a save.
Hubbertville baseball started last week with a 0-1 loss to South Lamar. Blaize Wakefield was the starting and losing pitcher for Hubbertville. Jagger Youngblood and Greyson Key each pitched in relief for the Lions.
Weddings in Alabama have changed a lot through the years, and especially during the past four years. In fact, you now do not need a wedding ceremony of any type to be legally married within the state.
A two-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 11:44 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, claimed the life of a Berry woman. Casey M. Jackson, 30, of Berry was fatally injured when the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva that she was driving collided head-on with the 2005 Ford F-150 driven by Juan S. Sebastian, 33, of Northport.
A large crowd of DCH personnel, dignitaries and Fayette County citizens attended the open house and ribbon-cutting for the long-awaited reopening of the Berry Clinic. The clinic held its grand reopening on Monday, Feb. 27, and the event was welcomed by the Berry Community as a big step forward in needed healthcare for the area.
