Fayette City Council passes FY 2024 budget


Pictured at the Sept. 26 Fayette City Council meeting, from left: Council members Jerry Nichols, Aliska Hughes-Monroe and Tommy Williams, Mayor Rod Northam, Council members Eddy Campbell and Virettia Whiteside, Fayette Junior Mayor Emily Huang and City Clerk Dawn Clapp.

The Fayette City Council held its regular council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26. All council members were present for the meeting. Prior to the start of the meeting, former mayor, Ray Nelson, addressed the council members about the importance of the “Festival of Hope,” and extended an invitation to the mayor and council to attend the event as much as possible.

Fayette County Commission approves budget


Pictured at the Sept. 25 Fayette County Commission meeting, from left: Commissioners John Underwood, Wesley Jacobs, Robert Townley, David Hubbert, Shane Hughes, Brad Cox and Commission Chairman Mike Freeman.

The Fayette County Commission approved its fiscal year 2024 budget during its Sept. 25 commission meeting. All commissioners were present for the meeting. Local resident Milborn Savage spoke to the commission concerning the Festival of Hope Crusade. He said that people everywhere need to come together in peace, fellowship and unity, and he said that is impossible without God leading the way.

Lamar County defeats the Wildcats


Max Westbrook (57) is shown running for yardage after he intercepted a pass.

The Berry Wildcats were trying to get back on the winning track and play spoiler on Homecoming as they traveled to Vernon to face the ninth ranked team in Class 2A, the Lamar County Bulldogs. The Wildcats fought hard in the second half, but could not overcome the deficit in the 42-6 loss.

 

Festival of Hope seeks to strengthen community


Evangelist Ronnie Hill will lead the 'Festival of Hope 2023' crusade.

After months of preparation, and thousands of prayers seeking wisdom, direction and guidance, the “Festival of Hope 2023” begins in Fayette next week. The festival, a Christian Crusade that seeks to change lives and see souls saved for Jesus, will be held nightly from Sunday, Oct. 1 through Wednesday, Oct. 4 in John Morgan Brown Stadium (Fayette County High School’s football stadium). Services will begin each night at 7 p.m.

 

Local resident wins medals at National Senior Games


Charles Bianco is shown wearing the medals that he won at the National Senior Games, and is also holding the proclamation he received from Governor Kay Ivey.

Charles Bianco, a Fayette resident and former University of Alabama bowling coach, won a gold medal in the team bowling event, and a bronze medal in the individual bowling event at the National Senior Games, held July 7-18 in Pittsburgh, Penn.

 

September is ‘Beating Childhood Cancer Month'


Pictured above, from left, front: Susan Ingle, Camden Wright and Zack Ingle. Middle: Jaydin Hosch, Trinity Benton and Ann Carsyn Cowart. Back: Lucy Lowe and Keslyn Sullivan.

September is “Childhood Cancer Awareness” month. FCHS Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) performed several activities during the month, including designing a t-shirt to be worn every Tuesday in September, created and posted posters and flyers about childhood cancer and had a Pediatric Cancer float in the parade.

Special House primary is Sept. 26



The special Republican primary election to fill the unexpired Alabama House District 16 seat, formerly held by Kyle South, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26. There will be no Democratic primary for the open seat, as John Underwood was the only Democratic qualifier. As the only Democratic candidate, Underwood will automatically be in the Jan. 9, 2024 general election.

 

Fayette City Council hears project update


Pictured at the Sept. 12 meeting of the Fayette City Council, from left: Council members Jerry Nichols, Aliska Hughes-Monroe and Tommy Williams, Fayette Mayor Rod Northam, council members Eddy Campbell and Virettia Whiteside, Junior City Council Mayor Emily Huang and City Clerk Dawn Clapp.

The Fayette City Council held its regular council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12. All council members were present for the meeting. Fayette resident Rickey Ary opened the meeting with prayer. Councilman Tommy Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Engineering Consultant Luke Porter gave the council an update on recent projects.

 

Winners of Fayette Arts Festival


Shown are the winners of awards. From left, front: Trae Anderson, Austyn Freeman, James Pierce, Avery Dove and Michael Shepherd. Middle: Mayor Rod Northam, Joseph Intravartolo, She-She and Tammy Ross. Back: Ron Morris, Jeffie Lawrence, Mrs. Feliciano Abaurre, Karen Thompson and Feliciano Abaurre.

The 53rd Fayette Arts Festival was held on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Fayette Civic Center and Art Museum. Many artists and craftsmen participated in the festival.