Fayette County

On Monday, March 31, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 14000 block of Hwy. 102. The occupant of the vehicle sustained injuries and was transported by Fayette County EMS. Fowler’s Crossroads and Bankston Volunteer Fire Departments, along with the North River Rescue Squad, assisted at the scene. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time and is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, March 24, at the courthouse annex building. The meeting began with a prayer led by District Three Commissioner David Hubbert, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman called the meeting to order with all commissioners present.

With the potential of a significant severe weather outbreak - including strong tornadoes - beginning later tonight, Friday, March 14, and lasting into the evening Saturday, March 15, now is the time to prepare for the potential of being without utilities or able to leave your home for days due to potential storm damage.

The Fayette Police and Fire Departments responded to a two vehicle crash on Friday, March 7 on Hwy. 43/ SR-171 N. (in front of Walmart) in Fayette. Two occupants in the car were transported by ambulance to Fayette Medical Center. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time and updates will be provided as more information becomes avaliable.

On Tuesday, March 4, the Berry Fire Department, along with the assistance of the Boley Fire Department, responded to several storm-related incidents, including downed power lines and trees obstructing roadways. Fire Chief Randall Kelley explained that high winds prior to the storm caused trees to fall, which brought down power lines and ignited a grass fire. Fayette County EMA Director Michael Stoker reported many cases of fallen trees and power lines across the county.

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Fayette Fire Department responded to a single vehicle fire on Hwy 159. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

On Friday, Feb. 28, the owner of a 2500 HD Chevrolet truck was driving down the road when he said he smelled smoke. He stated that the flames began erupting from the front end. No injuries were reported during the incident.

The Fayette County Board of Education met on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Fayette County High School library. District Four Board Member Brenda Webb called the meeting to order with all board members in attendance. The meeting began with a prayer led by District One Board Member John Aaron followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by District Six Board Member Portia Stowe.

On Sunday, Feb. 23, around 9 a.m., Fayette Police received reports of a possible break-in at Caines Ridge Church on Hwy 159. According to Police Chief Danny Jenkins, no items were taken, but a pallet was found inside, which was believed to have been used for someone to sleep and escape the cold. 

In 2011, Fayette County native Patsy Holliman Auiler’s life dramatically changed after she traveled with family members to a safari camp in the Masai Mara area of Kenya, East Africa.