Local law enforcement and other members of the community gathered in Fayette for the Crisis Response and Intervention Training held Sept. 15–19. Hosted by the Fayette Police Department and presented by the Tuscaloosa Police Behavioral Intervention Team and the Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center, the 40-hour course equipped participants with skills in mental illness recognition, de-escalation strategies and communication techniques.
Fayette Police are continuing to investigate a break in at Andrew Bynum GMC that occurred Tuesday, July 29, between 9 - 9:30 p.m. at the dealership located at 2535 Temple Ave. Jenkins confirmed that another stolen vehicle, the 2500 GMC Sierra, was recently located in Laurel, Miss.
Photo by Meshell Tingle
On Wednesday, Aug. 27, Fayette police and fire responded to a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of 2nd Ave. N.E. and 10th Street N.W.
According to the crash report, the driver of a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse was attempting to turn onto 10th St. N.E. She told officers that no vehicles were waiting at the red light to turn in the opposite direction and that she did not see any cars approaching in the outside lane before initiating the turn.
On Thursday, June 26, Fayette Police and Fire responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on 6th St. S.W. According to the crash report, the vehicle overturned on its side in a ditch and the driver was transported to Fayette Medical Center for her injuries.
Photo of Chip Ervin | Photo courtesy of the Miami - Dade County Sheriff's Office
A Fayette man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after authorities found nearly 3,000 pain pills in his possession at Miami International Airport.
Photo by Jimmy Black
On Wednesday, June 18, Fayette police, fire and emergency crews responded to an overturned 18-wheeler near the intersection of Second Ave. N.E. and Temple Ave.
Scrap Iron Quilting welcomed a special guest on Thursday, April 24. Fred Hunter, known for hosting Absolutely Alabama, a television series dedicated to sharing the unique stories of people and places across the state, visited to explore the history and legacy behind the business. Pictured above from left to right: Kevin Worthington, Rebecca Devenuta, Tirzah Devenuta, Thad Campbell, Phyllis Campbell, Fred Hunter, Lisa Bryant, Linda Rushing, Jackie Moore and Janet Moss.
Coach Mike Davis’s journey from a small-town athlete to a college basketball star, and ultimately a remarkable coach, has left a significant mark on the sport and his community.
The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at City Hall, with all members present. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Austin Olive, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Singer and Songwriter Megan Woods will be making a special appearance in Fayette on June 28, performing live at the Fayette Civic Center. Tickets to see the Christian artist in concert are set to go on sale Feb. 3 and will be available for $10, with all proceeds and donations going directly to Hope’s Choice. For more information, please click here or follow Hope’s Choice on Facebook for upcoming details on how to purchase tickets.
