The Lynn Bears visited Hubbertville on Friday night. Winning the coin toss and electing to receive, the Bears wasted little time taking their opening possession to the end zone.
The Tigers hosted the Good Hope Raiders at John Morgan Brown Stadium, Waldon Tucker Field, on Friday night. Before the game, Fayette’s senior football players, cheerleaders and band members were escorted by their parents and honored during Senior Night.
The Glen Allen town council held its regular scheduled council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the town’s community center. All council members were present with the exception of Councilwoman Bobbie S. McCraw.
On Saturday, Oct. 12, over 400 alumni and teachers from Fayette County High School, spanning classes from 1960 to 1979, gathered on the Fayette County Courthouse lawn for a memorable multi-year class reunion. The event featured live music from the band C-Plus, which entertained guests with dance tunes and singalongs of beloved songs from their high school days. Attendees also honored their classmates who had passed away, with each class displaying a memory board to commemorate those lost.
The Berry Wildcats continued region play as they traveled to face the Sumiton Christian Eagles. Sumiton Christian won the toss and elected to receive.
Fayette's Christian Armstrong (11) defies gravity attempting to catch a pass.
The Fayette Tigers faced off against the Curry Yellow Jackets at Waldon Tucker Field, on Friday, Oct. 11, for homecoming.
Hub’s Tyler Stricklin (7) intercepts a Tigers’ pass. | Photo by Luke Brantley
Traveling to Brilliant on Friday night the Hubbertville Lions were quick to light up the scoreboard. Blake Jenkins’ onside opening kick was pounced on by Tucker Bowen setting Blaize Wakefield and the Lions offensive front up with excellent field position at the 50-yard line
The Fayette Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for 2024. All applicants should be aware the grant application has changed this year and all previous versions will not be accepted. Applications are available at the Fayette Co. Probate Office located on the first floor of the Courthouse through Thursday, Oct. 31. Office hours are Mondays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. amd Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. All applications must be received in hand by the Fayette Community Foundation’s Administrative Coordinator, Jennifer Fowler, by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Fayette City Hall. All council members were present except for Councilman Jerry Nichols and Mayor Rod Northam. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Kelcey Hale, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting on Oct. 7 at Berry Town Hall, with all councilors present. The meeting began with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Town of Berry Industrial Development Authority held its organizational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Berry Civic Center. All members were present for the meeting except Brandon Frost and Wesley Jacobs. The meeting was called to order by Allen Stepan, seconded by Roger Morrison, and approved by all. The meeting began with a prayer led by Kenneth Bozeman.
UPDATE: The Missing Person Alert for Feleena Ortiz and DeAundrea Heck has been canceled according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Facebook page.
Wildcats' Ace Norris (2) shown tackling a Bears' offensive player. | Photo by Kelly Bonner
The Berry Wildcats hosted Lynn for Homecoming in the hopes of upsetting the 8th ranked Bears. Lynn won the toss and elected to defer to the second half.
Fayette’s Zamarion Nalls (20) rushes the ball. | Photo by Karli Rushing
The Fayette Tigers traveled to Cordova to face off against the Blue Devils. Fayette won the coin toss and deferred. Cordova received the first kickoff but was forced to punt.
Hubbertville celebrated homecoming on Friday night welcoming the Pickens County Tornadoes to Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium.
The council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Fayette City Hall. All council members were present except for Councilwoman Virettia Whiteside. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Chris Herbert, minister at Fayette First Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Tommy Williams.
New attractions include this mobile axe throwing cage. | Contributed photo
Get ready for a weekend of fun and festivities at the City of Fayette 2024 Alabama Frog Level Festival and Cruise In! Kicking off on Friday, Oct. 4, the festival opens at 4 p.m. with live music featuring the Alabama Street Band at 4 p.m., followed by Secondhand Luck at 5:30 p.m., and Chase Evan at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the excitement continues bright and early at 8 a.m. Enjoy performances by the Bama Dancers at 9 a.m., and don’t miss the thrilling Frog Jumping Contest at 10 a.m. The C+ Band will take the stage at 11:30 a.m..
On Friday night, the Lions traveled to Tuscaloosa to face off against the Holy Spirit Catholic Saints.
Fayette County's Logan Taylor (51) closes in on the ballcarrier as Fayette County hosted Winfield in high school football action. | Photo by Tommy Williams
The Winfield Pirates rushing attack was too much for the Fayette County Tigers to handle as the Pirates ran up 222 rushing yards to roll to a 35-6 victory on Thursday, Sep. 26, in Fayette.
After spending two weeks on the road, the Berry Wildcats returned to the friendly confines of Fred Webster Stadium looking to pick up their third home win of the year and fifth win overall. Standing in their way were the 2A Lamar County Bulldogs.
