The Berry Town Council held a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, at town hall. Mayor Pro Tem Mary Sue Lollar called the meeting to order with all members present.

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Fayette Fire Department responded to a single vehicle fire on Hwy 159. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

On Friday, Feb. 28, the owner of a 2500 HD Chevrolet truck was driving down the road when he said he smelled smoke. He stated that the flames began erupting from the front end. No injuries were reported during the incident.

The Fayette City Council, pictured above, presented a $10,000 appropriation to the Fayette Middle School programs. Pictured from left to right on the back row: Councilman Tommy Williams, Councilman Jerry Nichols, Mayor Pro Tem Eddy Campbell and Councilman Steve Herring; bottom row from left to right: Councilwoman Aliska Hughes-Monroe, FMS FBLA Advisor Tammy Moore, FMS FCCLA Advisor Lee Parson, FMS Guidance Counselor Jackie Roberts and Mayor Rod Northam.

The Fayette County Board of Education met on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Fayette County High School library. District Four Board Member Brenda Webb called the meeting to order with all board members in attendance. The meeting began with a prayer led by District One Board Member John Aaron followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by District Six Board Member Portia Stowe.

Rick McCabe of McCabe and Associates, Inc. addressed the Glen Allen town council at the Tuesday, Feb. 4 meeting. All council members were in attendance for the regular scheduled meeting.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is thrilled to invite the entire community during the months of March and April to participate in the Move Alabama community activity challenge. Move Alabama is a collaborative effort between SNAP-Ed and EFNEP at Auburn University and encourages individuals to embrace an active lifestyle with family, friends, and neighbors.

How to Participate: Interested participants are encouraged to visit the Extension Office, located at 650 McConnell Loop in Fayette, to pick up a printed challenge flyer.

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, at the courthouse annex building. The meeting began with a prayer led by Commission Chairman Mike Freeman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

On Sunday, Feb. 23, around 9 a.m., Fayette Police received reports of a possible break-in at Caines Ridge Church on Hwy 159. According to Police Chief Danny Jenkins, no items were taken, but a pallet was found inside, which was believed to have been used for someone to sleep and escape the cold. 

In 2011, Fayette County native Patsy Holliman Auiler’s life dramatically changed after she traveled with family members to a safari camp in the Masai Mara area of Kenya, East Africa.

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, at the Courthouse Annex Building. The meeting began with a prayer led by District One Commissioner Brad Cox, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Coach Mike Davis’s journey from a small-town athlete to a college basketball star, and ultimately a remarkable coach, has left a significant mark on the sport and his community.

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at City Hall, with all members present. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Austin Olive, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Residents of the town of Berry and Fayette County mourn the loss of beloved Mayor Jimmy Madison. Madison passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at UAB Hospital. He dedicated over four decades of his life to the service and betterment of the Berry community.

Delta 8, the product in question, comes in many varieties that are sold at local gas stations. Pictured above are some of the products that are currently available to adults over the age of 21. | Contributed photo

Alabama lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 132 (SB-132), sponsored by State Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence), that aims to ban Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and Delta-10 THC products across the state.

Deborah Hocutt Milller, right, and her husband Jerry Miller. | Contributed photo

For over four decades, Deborah Hocutt Miller has been a beacon of compassion and dedication in the medical and foster care fields. With 42 years of service in the emergency room at Fayette Medical Center, Miller has devoted her life to helping others during their most critical moments, becoming a comforting presence to countless patients and their families.