On Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force agents assisted Alabama Probation and Parole during a home visit in the 23000 block of Hwy. 18 E. in Berry involving probationer Grady Pendley. 

According to Sheriff Byron Yerby and Investigator Branndon Collins, officers discovered multiple narcotics and drug paraphernalia items. Substances found included fentanyl, methamphetamine, marijuana and Xanax.

Pictured above is CSM Skip Hocutt, who was part of the 877th Engineer Battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 2003 through April 2004.

At the age of 17, Skip Hocutt made a promise that he’d make something of himself. That pledge led him to the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962 and launched a military career spanning more than three decades.

The Berry Wildcats started the playoffs by welcoming the Fayetteville Wolves to Fred Webster Stadium. The Wildcats took an early lead and looked to be on their way to a comfortable victory, but the Wolves fought back and kept the game close in the fourth quarter. However, the Berry defense made a stand late in the game to give the Wildcats a 44 - 37 win.

The Fayette City Council held its organizational meeting Monday, Nov. 3. The meeting opened with a prayer led by the Rev. Jeff Bridges, followed by the posting of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance, conducted by members of VFW Post 5406. Mayor Rod Northam called the meeting to order. Probate Judge Mike Freeman administered the oath of office to the newly elected council members. Pictured above, from left to right, are Floyd Rodgers Jr., Tommy Williams, Cedric Wilson, Rev. Jeff Bridge, Fayette Co. Probate Judge Mike Freeman, Mickey Joe Morgan, Steve Herring and Mayor Rod Northam.

The Town of Glen Allen held a ceremony to swear in new council members on Monday, Nov. 3. Pictured above, from left to right are Brett Burleson, Cynthia Cowan, Dustin Youngblood, Mayor Allen Dunavant, Fayette Co. Probate Judge Mike Freeman, Robert Aldridge and Brad Whitehead. 

Probate Judge Mike Freeman administered the oath of office to Berry’s mayor and city council members on Monday, Nov. 3. Shown above, left to right, are Council Member Russell Madison, Council Member Calvin Madison, Mayor Mary S. Lollar, Probate Judge Mike Freeman, Council Member Nancy Shepherd, Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Lindsey and Council Member Chuck Tidwell. | Photo by Mickey Lollar

The plea hearing for Wendy Pamela Jean Bailey, the defendant in a high-profile child abuse case, has been postponed until April 13, 2026.

As Veterans Day approaches, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served our country. Horace Berry, a 100 year-old World War II Navy veteran, shared his story of service and resilience.

After a winning streak of all games, the Hubbertville Lions took one more win to complete a perfect season Thursday, Oct. 30, when they won against the Hackleburg Panthers 50-20.

The Berry Wildcats finished the regular season by hosting the Victory Christian Lions for Senior Night. The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead, which allowed most players to see the field as they cruised to a 46 -21 win.

Fayette Medical Center (FMC) Hospital Board Members were on hand to receive a check in the amount of $424,307.98 from the city council for upgrades to FMC. Pictured from left to right on the back row are council members Tommy Williams, Aliska Hughes-Monroe, Jerry Nichols, Eddy Campbell and Steve Herring; front row are FMC Board Members Heath Reed, Rhonda Hicks, Jason Nelson, Hospital Board Chairman Charles Brandon, FMC Administrator Rodney Clark and Mayor Rod Northam.

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, at the Fayette County Courthouse Annex. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Commission Chairman Mike Freeman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Freeman called the meeting to order, with all commissioners present except for Brad Cox and Wesley Jacobs.

The Glen Allen City Council honored long-time council member Bobbie S. McCraw at their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7. She chose not to seek reelection after serving 29 years of continuous service in council seat four. Pictured above, standing left to right, are Joel Isham, Dustin Youngblood, Cynthia Cowan, Mayor Allen Dunavant and Robert Aldridge. McCraw is shown seated in front with her plaque.

The Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize three outstanding community members during its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 6. Steven Nolen has been named the 2025 Citizen of the Year, Frances Butler will be honored as Volunteer of the Year, and Sean White will receive the Junior Citizen of the Year award. The ceremony will take place at the Fayette Civic Center from noon to 1 p.m. Space is limited, and attendees are asked to RSVP by emailing fayetteareachamber@gmail.com or calling (678) 986- 9127.