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Benton case takes new turn

Submitted by Devin Dudley on Fri, 10/24/2025 - 15:52
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Timothy Vess Benton | Photo courtesy of the Alabama Department of Corrections

Timothy Vess Benton | Photo courtesy of the Alabama Department of Corrections

Attorney General Steve Marshall and the State of Alabama have requested a renewed motion to modify Timothy Vess Benton’s sentence to serve the remainder of his sentence in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections. According to court documents, based on Benton's violation while under the Fayette Community Corrections program, the state has moved for Benton to be ordered to complete the remainder of his sentence in this case in the department of corrections. The motion was filed on Thursday, Oct.

Grand jury to hear Benton Case

Submitted by Devin Dudley on Fri, 10/17/2025 - 09:15
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A Fayette County grand jury will decide if Timothy Vess Benton will remain on house arrest or return to prison. Judge Jim Gentry issued the ruling in a Tuscaloosa County Court room on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Benton allegedly violated the SORNA Act and as a result was arrested on  Sept. 4 after being placed in the Fayette County Community Corrections Program. 
 

Vehicle crash results in serious injuries

Photos by Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby

Photos by Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby

On Sunday, Oct. 12, at approximately 6:10 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle crash in the 4800 block of Co. Rd. 67 in Bankston.

Sheriff Byron Yerby said that one driver sustained serious injuries and was airlifted from the scene and the other driver sustained minor injuries. Fayette County and Marion County EMS transported the patients and Bankston/Stough and North River Rescue Squad assisted at the scene.

Camp Watkins celebrates 50th Anniversary

Pictured from left to right are Rod Northam, Sandy Porter, Belinda Watts, Gayle Langley, Sue Northam, Kelley Strickland and Steven Nolen. | Photo by Amy Kizzire

Pictured above from left to right are Rod Northam, Sandy Porter, Belinda Watts, Gayle Langley, Sue Northam, Kelley Strickland and Steven Nolen. | Photo by Amy Kizzire

Camp Watkins celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 20, with a reunion that brought together generations of Scouts from Troop 45 B, formerly Troop 54 and Troop 45 G of Fayette County.

Morgan wins council seat

Rodney Hannah is pictured at right congratulating Micky Joe Morgan after the receiving the results from the runoff election on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Rodney Hannah is pictured at right congratulating Micky Joe Morgan after the receiving the results from the runoff election on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Micky Joe Morgan was officially declared the winner of the Ward 2 City Council seat following a canvassing of election results held on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Frog Level this weekend!

Pictured are the winners from last years’ Frog Level Festival frog jumping contest in no particular order are Gunner Renfroe, Esra Smith and Cross Walker.

Pictured are the winners from last years’ Frog Level Festival frog jumping contest in no particular order are Gunner Renfroe, Esra Smith and Cross Walker.

The 25th annual Frog Level Festival & Cruise In kicks off this Friday, Oct. 3, bringing live music, classic cars and community festivities to downtown Fayette. The festival will kick off at 4 p.m. with live music featuring Curtis Williams, followed by Alabama Street at 5:30 p.m., Handshake Promise at 7 p.m. and The Velcro Pygmies at 9 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 4, the excitement continues bright and early at 8 a.m. with a Car Show and Cruise In. Enjoy performances by the Bama Dancers at 9 a.m., and don’t miss the Frog Jumping Contest at 10 a.m.

Hearing scheduled for Benton

Timothy Vess Benton

Timothy Vess Benton

A preliminary hearing for Timothy Vess Benton has been scheduled for Oct. 16 at 2 p.m., according to recent court filings. Records show that the hearing will be held in District Judge James E. Gentry’s courtroom (courtroom No. 2) on the sixth floor of the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse. The order was submitted by Gentry and electronically filed on Friday, Sept. 19.

Edwards sworn in

Jeananne Edwards, pictured left, is shown with her husband David Edwards as she was sworn in as Fayette County Revenue Commissioner on Tuesday, Sept 2.

Jeananne Edwards, pictured at left, is shown with her husband David Edwards as she was sworn in as Fayette County Revenue Commissioner on Tuesday, Sept 2. | Contributed photo

Jeananne Edwards, pictured above, is shown with her husband David Edwards as she was sworn in as Fayette County Revenue Commissioner on Tuesday, Sept 2.

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