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Council considers speed bumps

Shown at the April 14 meeting of the Fayette City Council practicing social distancing and wearing a protective face cover is Scott Gravlee. Gravlee attended the meeting to stream the session live on the internet.

Shown at the April 14 meeting of the Fayette City Council practicing social distancing and wearing a protective face cover is Scott Gravlee. Gravlee attended the meeting to stream the session live on the internet.

The Fayette City Council discussed placing two speed bumps in residential areas of town during its April 14 meeting. One of the speed bumps would be located on 9th Street NW and another on the adjoining 2nd Avenue NW. All council members were in attendance for the meeting. Councilman Cedric Wilson said that residents in the area have petitioned for the speed bumps since there are several children residing in the area. Wilson said that two children were almost hit by vehicles a few weeks ago.

Freedom FIBER receives loan/grant

Steve Foshee of Tombigbee Electric is shown speaking during the announcement.

Steve Foshee of Tombigbee Electric is shown speaking during the announcement.

Local broadband provider freedom FIBER, a subsidiary of Tombigee Electric Cooperative, has been awarded a $29.5 million loan/grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand rural high-speed internet in northwest Alabama. U.S. and state officials announced the 50 percent loan/grant during a ceremony held at Tombigbee’s warehouse in Hamilton on Thursday, Dec. 5.

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