Berry Fire Department seeking new volunteers
The Berry Fire Department has recently been placed under new management and is actively seeing new recruits for the volunteer fire department.
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Pharmacy bandits nabbed in Tuscaloosa
From left to right: Jaylun Dshaun Murray and Keante R. White (Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office)
On Saturday, June 29, around 1:18 a.m., Berry Police were alerted to a possible break in at Berry Discount Apothecary. According to Berry Police Officer Randall Kelley, surveillance cameras began recording the incident when the suspects broke out the windows of the establishment.
Lady Wildcats end season with regional playoffs
Maggie Mauldin is pictured in an undated photo from earlier in the season. She pitched
in all of the playoff games.
The 2024 Central Softball Regional was held in Montgomery on Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8.
BankFirst adopts four more schools in Fayette
Pictured at Berry High School from left to right: Tracy Hollingsworth, Dr. Kim Williams, Principal of Berry High School and Sharon Howard
Four new Adopt-A-School partnerships have formed between BankFirst and the following schools in Fayette County: Berry High School, Fayette Elementary School, Fayette Middle School and Hubbertville School.
Berry City Council meets
The Berry City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, April 1. The session was attended by all council members. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Councilman Chris Lindsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Jimmy Madison proposed the approval of the minutes
from the March 4 meeting. The motion was approved with Councilman Russell Madison moving to accept and Councilwoman Mary Sue Lollar seconding it.
FCCLA members attend conference
Students in picture beginning on the left front row: Collin Lowery, Lane Pendley, Jackson Swindle, Danni Kate Naramore, Aubrey Helms, Maddi Frost, Addi Jones, Lucy Clark, Heather Madison, Bella Files, Anna Raley Palmer, Sydney Frost, Carrie Odom, Alex Wilson, Kryssa Fields, Maggie Mauldin, and Sophie Nelson.
Berry High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter members attended the State Leadership Conference and STAR Events competition in Montgomery March 7-8 at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center.
Softball roundup
Rylee Hill is pictured throwing the ball in after a Lamar County hit.
The Fayette Lady Tigers softball team played a lead-in game against South Lamar om Thursday, leading up to its annual “Tiger Slam” tournament on Saturday. Fayette got in the hole early before fighting back and losing a 9-8 heartbreaker to the Lady Stallions. Ensleigh Kennedy was the starting pitcher for Fayette and only pitched one inning, allowing three hits and three runs to suffer the loss. Preslee Kelly pitched six innings in relief for Fayette, allowing six runs but only one earned run.
Stabbing suspect arrested in Berry
Jeffrey Allen Martin
A Guin man faces assault charges after stabbing an Ashridge man in the chest then fleeing the scene to Fayette County, where he was apprehended. Jeffrey Allen Martin, 56, has been charged with first degree assault in the stabbing of a 31-year-old Ashridge man, according to Winston County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Josh Edwards, noting this is a Class B felony.
Berry Council approves repaving of walking trail
Pictured at the March 4 Berry Town Council meeting, from left: Council members Mary Sue Lollar, Charles Tidwell, Russell Madison, Chris Lindsey and Calvin Madison.
The Berry Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on March 4. All council members were present for the meeting. Prior to the beginning of the meeting, Councilman Chris Lindsey led those present in prayer. Councilman Russell Madison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Berry softball has undefeated week
The Lady Wildcats started its area season off in strong fashion, with two area wins over University Charter School. On Monday, Feb. 26, University Charter visited Berry and the Lady Wildcats were victorious by the score of 14-9.