Berry’s Town Council met on Monday, Nov 2. to lay out what will be happening within the town as the holidays approach. Mayor Sue Lollar reminded those in attendance of the town’s upcoming Christmas Parade on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m., as well as the town’s Christmas tree decoration, which will take place in the Berry Civic Center starting on Nov. 27. The deadline for participation is Dec. 5.
Berry’s Dalton Greene is tripped up by a Woodville defender. Greene finished with 255 yards of total offense (92 yards rushing and 163 yards receiving). (Photo by Sarah Rice)
The Berry Wildcats traveled to face the Woodville Panthers in the first round of the playoffs. The Wildcats stayed in the game for most of the first half before Woodville took advantage of some Berry turnovers to pull away in the second half. The Panthers defeated the Wildcats 76 – 36 to ultimately bring an end to the Berry season.
Sawyer Morgan lines up on offense for the Wildcats. (Photo by Sarah Rice)
The Berry Wildcats faced the Meek Tigers in their last regular season home game. Despite scoring both offensive and defensive touchdowns, a strong running game by the Tigers would prove to be the difference. The Tigers walked away with a 38 – 28 victory as both teams now turn their attention to the playoffs.
The Fayette County Board of Education met for its monthly meeting on Oct. 20, addressing the implementation of a new Bible-focused class, a massive new program at Berry High School, and retirements in the school system.
Drayke Parr (right) blocks for his teammate Colton Kelley (left). (Photo by Sarah Rice)
The Berry Wildcats were looking to get back on the winning track as they hosted the South Lamar Stallions for Homecoming. Big plays by South Lamar would be the deciding factor as the Wildcats fell to the Stallions 52 - 18.
Front row left to right: Mayor Donald Sherrod (Pickensville), Mayor Stanley Allred (Millport), Mayor Jackie Mitchell (Kennedy), Tyner Bowling (Golden Eagle), Mayor Barry Cooner (Centreville) Back row left to right: Mayor Mickey Walker (Carrollton), Mayor Allen Dunavant (Glen Allen), Mayor Marry Lollar (Berry), Mayor Ralph Howard (Greensboro), Mayor Rod Northam (Fayette) (Photo by Orry Cantrell)
Mayors from across west Alabama gathered in the art-covered halls of Fayette’s Civic Center for the West Alabama Mayor’s Association’s meeting on Oct. 15. The West Alabama Mayor’s Association brings together mayors from across the western half of the state to discuss common issues, share ideas, and learn more about different communities in the region.
Hubbertville’s Brayden Hill sacks Berry quarterback Zack Hollingsworth. Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville Lions welcomed cross county rivalry Berry Wildcats to Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium on Friday night. Due to tropical storm warnings from hurricane Isaias the much anticipated game kicked-off at 6:00 p.m.
The Berry Town Council met on Sept. 14 to address several matters regarding the Park and Recreation, and Industrial Development boards.
The Berry Town Council has approved a new ordinance establishing rules for the use of Bay’s Lake in an effort to protect the town’s drinking water supply. Bay’s Lake serves as a reservoir for the Town of Berry’s municipal water system and has operated as a water source since the town purchased the property in 1985. The updated ordinance is intended to ensure the lake remains in suitable condition to continue serving as a reliable drinking water source while still allowing limited public use.
Jordan Allen Lopez
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Berry Police Department, responded to a call about an altercation resulting in an individual being shot at 91 Blue Water Trace Rd. in Berry on Friday, Feb. 13. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased adult male lying near the roadway. The victim was identified as Jordan Allen Lopez, age 26 of Oakman. This scene was treated and investigated as a homicide.
