FCHS teams win one, lose one


Fayette's Will Jackson (4) evades an attempted block from a Gordo player.

The Fayette varsity girls’ team defeated Gordo, 47-15, on Dec. 19. On Dec. 21, the Lady Tigers faced a tough loss, 51-31, to Sulligent in the WAC Semifinal.

The Fayette varsity boys won 51-24 against Gordo on Dec. 19.  However, the Tigers lost to South Lamar, 50-43, on Dec. 21. 

HAVE YOU SEEN ME: Authorities seek missing one-year-old

Photo of Kahleb Rowan Collins | Photo courtesy of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing toddler. Kahleb Rowan Collins was last seen on Sept. 4, 2024 in Fayette County. He is a one-year-old white male with blonde or strawberry colored hair and blue eyes. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Kahleb Collins, please call the sheriff's office at (205) 932 3205 or call 911.

Search for missing child intensifies


Photo of John Elton Bailey | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail

The investigation into the disappearance of Kahleb Rowan Collins, a one year old from Glen Allen, intensified on Wednesday as officials began searching the residence and surrounding property of the home on Hwy. 129 for any sign of the missing child. Members of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department were observed around 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the residence stretching crime scene tape around the area. A search for Collins began shortly after a crash that killed his father, 2- year-old sister and severely injured his mother.

Board of Education welcomes Stowe to her first meeting

The Fayette County Board of Education met on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Hubbertville School library. All board members were present. The meeting began with a prayer led by District One Board Member John Aaron followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by District Two Board Member Tierre Agnew. Superintendent Jim Burkhalter and board members welcomed newly elected member Portia Stowe.

Roberts receives Award of Excellence

Contributed Photo

The Fayette County Farmers Federation (FCFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 103rd annual meeting Dec. 9 in Montgomery. This honor recognizes counties for top-tier programs, community work and agricultural advocacy during 2024. From left are Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan and FCFF President Joe Roberts.

Hub varsity boys named NAC Tournament Champions

On Friday, Dec. 13, the Hubbertville Varsity Boys Basketball team won their NAC Tournament game against Marion County High School by a score of 72- 61. The team was recently recognized as NAC Tournament Champions.

Front row from left to right: Cole Brand, Trevor Benton, Ceth Hollingsworth, Tracee Cowan, Kane Rushing and Sabaston Harris; back row from left to right: Coach Caleb Hynds, Cameron Pendley, Logan Cox, Atticus Gray, Skylar Benton, Blaize Wakefield, Jack Lakey, Coach Adam Brand, Kade Watkins, Bryce Afshar and Coach Nathan Tidwell.

Crash injures one

Photo by Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby

A single-vehicle crash on Monday morning has left one person injured, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.