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

Photo of Kahleb Rowan Collins

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.

Winter storm grinds Fayette Co. to a halt

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

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.

Shooting results in murder charge for Fayette man

Russell Douglas Beede | Photo courtesy of the Pickens County Jail

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.

Retirement marks end of an era for Nolen family

Theron Nolen recently celebrated his retirement and is pictured here with his nephew, Jack Nolen, III. (left) and brother, Merrell Nolen

Theron Nolen recently celebrated his retirement and is pictured here with his nephew, Jack Nolen, III. (left) and brother, Merrell Nolen (right).

Theron Nolen’s recent retirement marks the end of a distinguished chapter in the history of the Nolen & Nolen Law Firm, a practice that has been a cornerstone of Fayette County’s legal community for more than seven decades. Founded by Theron’s father, the firm has been a continuation of a family legacy passed down through generations.

Our top stories from July - December 2024

July 

Fayette Co. man charged in Whitson’s death

On June 29, Michael Wade Tucker was arrested and charged for the murder of 21-year-old Laci Whitson.

Pharmacy Bandits nabbed in Tuscaloosa

Two suspects, Jaylun Dshaun Murray and Keante R. White, were arrested after an attempted robbery at Berry Discount Apothecary on June 29. Both were charged with second-degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, and receiving stolen property.

Law enforcement returns to home of missing 1-year-old

Submitted by Devin Dudley on Thu, 01/02/2025 - 11:46
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Law enforcement seen at the home of missing one-year-old Kahleb Collins| Photo by Devin Dudley

Photo by Devin Dudley

On Thursday, a heavy law enforcement presence was observed at the home of missing one-year-old, Kahleb Collins.  The mother, Wendy Pamela Bailey, was arrested on Dec. 30 with the following charges: Aggravated child abuse - class A felony, first-degree domestic violence - class A felony, abuse of a corpse - class C felony, criminally negligent homicide - class A misdemeanor

BREAKING: Mother of missing 1-year-old arrested

Submitted by Devin Dudley on Mon, 12/30/2024 - 17:35
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Photo of Wendy Pamela Bailey | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail

Photo of Wendy Pamela Bailey | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail

The mother of missing one-year-old Kahleb Rowen Collins has been arrested and booked into the Fayette County Jail.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement: 

On Dec. 9, 2024 Fayette County Sheriff's Office was notified of a missing child, Kahleb Rowan Collins. The Sheriff's office initiated an investigation into the whereabouts of Kahleb Collins. The 24 Circuit District Attorney's Office along with the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation were contacted for assistance.

Top stories from January-June 2024

Northern Lights seen over Fayette, as published in our May 15 edition. | Photo by Ethan Tayor

Northern Lights seen over Fayette, as published in our May 15 edition. | Photo by Ethan Tayor

As another year has come and gone, The Times Record has compiled a list of our top stories from Fayette County in 2024.

Here are some of our top headlines for the year:

January

Hudson hired as assistant engineer by commission

Halee Hudson was hired as the new assistant engineer for Fayette County during the Jan. 8 Fayette County Commission meeting. She began her duties on Jan. 16.

Berry man dies in vehicle accident

Search for missing child intensifies

Photo of John Elton Bailey. Bailey has been charged with failure to report a missing child. | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail

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.

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