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

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 11:05:09 AM

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.

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Winter storm grinds Fayette Co. to a halt

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 11:02:35 AM

The rare snow event last week brought out the kid in many people, including Ann Parker, who is shown here with her snowman. | Contributed photo

Fayette County residents woke up to a cold, snowy day on Friday, Jan. 10. With many roadways deemed impassable for hours, the fierce winter storm brought daily life to a standstill, closing schools and businesses in the county. Despite the cold, many residents braved the weather and enjoyed their snow day with a variety of fun activities.

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Lollar appointed to Industrial Development Authority board

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 10:25:28 AM

The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday Jan. 6, at the Berry Town Hall. Mayor Jimmy Madison called the meeting to order with all council members in attendance.

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Fayette Junior City Council discusses upcoming events

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 10:23:12 AM

Alex Johnson, pastor of Old Canaan Baptist Church, spoke to the council about plans for a Youth Day. | Contributed photo

The Fayette Junior City Council convened this week, featuring key contributions from local leaders and updates on community initiatives.

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Glen Allen council discusses ARPA funds

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 10:18:46 AM

The Glen Allen town council met on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the town’s community center. Councilwoman Bobbie S. McCraw was not in attendance for the monthly meeting.

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ALERT: Closures and delays

Submitted by Devin Dudley on Thu, 01/09/2025 - 11:16

Thursday, January 9, 2025 - 11:30:29 AM

Due to possible inclement weather moving into North West Alabama overnight, all Fayette County Schools and Bevill State Community College campuses will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10.

Governor Kay Ivey has also issued a state of emergency for 37 counties.

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Mother arrested in case of missing child

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 11:24:23 AM

Authorities searching the property surrounding the home of Steven Collins and Wendy Bailey on Thursday, Jan. 2. | Photo courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby

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Shooting results in murder charge for Fayette man

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 11:21:26 AM

Russell Douglas Beede | Photo courtesy of the Pickens County Jail

On Thursday, Jan. 2, authorities responded to a shooting on Water Mill Road in Pickens Co. According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, when deputies arrived they found a man that was fatally wounded by gunfire. The suspect, Russell Douglas Beede, 23, of Fayette, was taken into custody. Beede has been charged with murder and is currently being held in the Pickens County Jail with a $2 million dollar bond.