The Fayette County Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Courthouse Annex building board room. All board members were present. The meeting was led with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, at the Courthouse Annex Building. District Five Commissioner Robert Townley led the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force and the Berry Police Department, have charged two Fayette County residents in a fentanyl trafficking case.

Berry traveled to Millport to face the South Lamar Stallions in the hope of starting the season 4 - 0 for the first time since 2009. South Lamar won the toss and elected to receive the opening kick-off.

On Saturday, Concord Baptist Church hosted around 30 bicyclists participating in a “Cycle for the South” fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS), co-sponsored by Nucor Steel. The cyclists embarked on a journey from Memphis, Tenn. to Birmingham, with the church providing a rest stop and refreshments along the way.

The Fayette County Board of Education held a budget hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the courthouse annex building board room, followed by the regular scheduled meeting. 

Two separate incidents of threats being made at county schools last week resulted in swift action by officials.

The 54th Annual Fayette Arts Festival was held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Fayette Civic Center. There were activities for all ages as well as many returning and new artists showcasing their original works. The festival is a major event each year, attracting artists and visitors from all over. 

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Courthouse Annex Building. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman led the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All commissioners were in attendance except for District Five Robert Townley and District Six John Underwood.

The Glen Allen Town Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the town’s community center. All council members were present for the monthly meeting with the exception of councilwoman Cynthia Cowan.

The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting on Sept. 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Berry Town Hall. Mayor Jimmy Madison called the meeting to order. Present were Councilors Mary Sue Lollar, Charles Tidwell, Russell Madison, Chris Lindsey, and Calvin Madison, along with Police Chief Gerald DeDeaux and Town Clerk Marie McCluskey

On Friday, Sept 13, the Fayette County Extension Office kicked off Extension Week with an open house. Attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch and explored Extension offerings. The event provided a chance to meet the dedicated team of agents and educators.

A Fayette man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty following reports from various dog owners. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after receiving complaints about cruelty/abuse at “Simmons Banded Retrievers,” where a chocolate Labrador named “Remi” was attending obedience training. Reports show that the business is owned and operated by Lacey Simmons.

On Friday, Sept. 6, the Fayette Police Department responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash on 2nd Ave. N.E.