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In October 2024, multiple church burglaries were reported to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation initially led to the arrest of Jeanee Kay Vick, 50, who was charged with multiple counts of third-degree burglary, fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree forgery and criminal mischief on Nov. 7, 2024.

According to FCSO Investigator Branndon Collins, a second suspect, Zachary Seth Grace, 30, was identified as a participant in the burglaries.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred around 4:40 a.m. at the junction of Hwy. 171 N. and Hwy. 102. Sheriff Byron Yerby said the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Fayette Medical Center by Fayette County EMS. Lawrence Mill Volunteer Fire Department also assisted at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating and the cause of the crash is unknown at this time.

Fayette Police responded to several traffic accidents last week. Pictured above is the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche that was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Co. Rd. 16 where the driver was airlifted to UAB for their injuries.

Steven Nolen, Francis Butler and Sean White were all honored by the Fayette Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Fayette Civic Center. Steven Nolen was named 2025 Citizen of the Year, Francis Butler was named Volunteer of the Year and Sean White was recognized as Junior Citizen of the Year. Pictured above from left to right are Mayor Rod Northam, Sean White, Celeste Kennard, Steven Nolen, Francis Butler, Kathy Bordelon, Rep. Bryan Brinyark, Emily Montague, Jennifer Robertson and Kelly Foster.

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force agents assisted Alabama Probation and Parole during a home visit in the 23000 block of Hwy. 18 E. in Berry involving probationer Grady Pendley. 

According to Sheriff Byron Yerby and Investigator Branndon Collins, officers discovered multiple narcotics and drug paraphernalia items. Substances found included fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana and Xanax.

Pictured above is CSM Skip Hocutt, who was part of the 877th Engineer Battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 2003 through April 2004.

At the age of 17, Skip Hocutt made a promise that he’d make something of himself. That pledge led him to the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962 and launched a military career spanning more than three decades.

The plea hearing for Wendy Pamela Jean Bailey, the defendant in a high-profile child abuse case, has been postponed until April 13, 2026.

As Veterans Day approaches, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served our country. Horace Berry, a 100 year-old World War II Navy veteran, shared his story of service and resilience.

The Glen Allen City Council honored long-time council member Bobbie S. McCraw at their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7. She chose not to seek reelection after serving 29 years of continuous service in council seat four. Pictured above, standing left to right, are Joel Isham, Dustin Youngblood, Cynthia Cowan, Mayor Allen Dunavant and Robert Aldridge. McCraw is shown seated in front with her plaque.