Lisa Bright, left, of the Will Bright Foundation is pictured with Dr. Monty Burks, director of the Center for Faith at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, during an April 9 meeting of the Association of Christian Recovery Ministries at Restoration Springs in Fayette.
FMC Registered/Licensed Dietician Nicole Johnigan speaks with an attendee during the Health Fair.
Residents had the opportunity to learn more about local health resources during the DCH Community Health Fair held Friday at Fayette Medical Center. The event featured a variety of informational booths covering topics such as emergency services, mental health, nutrition, home health care, hospice, and disease prevention. Representatives from multiple organizations were on hand to answer questions, provide educational materials, and connect attendees with available resources and services.
Gas prices in Fayette are about $0.35 higher than in Tuscaloosa.
Gas prices have jumped in recent weeks, and Fayette County drivers are seeing it firsthand at the pump. As of this week, gas in Fayette is hovering around $3.99 per gallon. A short drive to Tuscaloosa shows lower prices, generally ranging from about $3.53 to $3.62. That difference (sometimes 30 to 40 cents per gallon) reflects a pattern many rural residents have noticed for years: gas often costs more in smaller communities than it does in nearby cities. Several factors are contributing to the latest increase, and most of them begin far beyond Fayette County.
County Road 21 North just north of Highway 18 has been repaved as part of the Rebuild program.
Road work is continuing across Fayette County as crews move forward with multiple projects while facing ongoing funding challenges, according to County Engineer Ben Snipes. Current work includes improvements on County Road 24 between Elm and Sand Springs roads, a section of County Road 73 in Glen Allen, County Road 21 North between Highways 18 and 38, and County Road 53 North between Highways 102 and 18. Crews are also performing spot leveling on County Road 4.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time set aside to recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. It is also a time to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us—our children. At the West Alabama Child Advocacy Center, we see firsthand both the heartbreaking reality of abuse and the incredible resilience of children. Every child who walks through our doors deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.
The Fayette County Commission reviews agenda items at the March 23 meeting. Pictured from left to right are Commissioners Valerie Branyon, Wesley Jacobs, Billy Jo Rodgers, David Hubbert, Shane Hughes and Chairman Mike Freeman.
The Fayette County Commission met March 23, approving routine business and taking steps toward additional road funding. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Chairman Mike Freeman and the Pledge of Allegiance. All commissioners were present except Commissioner Brad Cox. Commissioners approved the agenda, adding an executive session to discuss personnel matters, and approved minutes from the March 9 meeting without discussion.
Luke Porter presents Junior Mayor Sean White with a donation for the FJCC from Magnolia Ranch.
The Fayette City Council met March 24 at City Hall with all members present, opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by District Judge Merrill Nolen. Council members approved minutes from the March 10 meeting before moving into agenda items that included community partnerships, facility needs and equipment purchases. Luke Porter also addressed the council to recognize the Fayette Junior City Council for its volunteer work supporting Magnolia Ranch, a nonprofit working to develop homes for foster children.
Aniah Blanchard
More than six years after Aniah Blanchard’s killing shocked Alabama and drew national attention, her family is still carrying both the grief of her loss and the weight of a case that changed state law. On March 19, a Macon County jury found Ibraheem Yazeed guilty of murder and felony murder in Blanchard’s 2019 death. Because the jury convicted him on lesser charges instead of capital murder, he is no longer eligible for the death penalty.
Older people are often the victims of various types of scams.
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars each year to scams, and experts say the problem is only getting worse. From phone calls and emails to text messages and even traditional mail, fraud schemes are becoming more sophisticated, often targeting seniors who may be less familiar with rapidly changing technology. While scams affect people of all ages, older adults tend to suffer the greatest financial losses. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), adults age 60 and older reported losing more than $2.4 billion to fraud in 2024.
Blaize Wakefield winds up to throw a pitch in the NAC Championship game against Lynn on March 14.
The Hubbertville Lions claimed the Northwest Alabama Conference (NAC) Tournament championship last week, defeating Brilliant, Phillips and Lynn on their way to the title.
