Fayette County

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

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.

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.

The Fayette County Commission held a work session on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Courthouse Annex Building. All commissioners were present except for District One’s Brad Cox and District Four’s Wesley Jacobs.

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.

UPDATE: On Monday, Dec. 9, Steven Bradley Collins succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead while at the hospital, according  to ALEA.

On Friday, Dec. 13, a celebration was held at the Fayette Civic Center to honor Attorney Theron Nolen. Friends, family and community members came to celebrate Nolen’s retirement. Visitors greeted Nolen congratulating him on his accomplishment and were served a delicious lunch and dessert.

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.