The Alabama Department of Commerce presented a check for $733,700 to the key partners in the SEEDS grant proposal at Fayette City Hall on Thursday, March 27. The funds will allow the purchase of land to establish the North Fayette Industrial Site. Pictured above on the front row, from left to right: IDB Members David Logan and Bob Renfroe, IDB Chairman Larry Pinkerton, Business Development Specialist with the Alabama Department of Commerce Nick Hadley, IDB Members Larry Humber, Milborn Savage and Bill Rickman.

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 City Council presented a $10,000 appropriation to Fayette Elementary School programs and facilities. Pictured from left to right on the front row: Mayor Pro Tem Eddy
Campbell, Fayette Elementary School Principal Matthew Lindsey and Mayor Rod Northam. Pictured on the back row from left to right: Fayette Junior City Council Mayor Sean White, Councilman Tommy Williams, Councilman Jerry Nichols and Councilman Steve Herring.

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.

The following statement was released to the Fayette County Board of Education Facebook page:

“Due to the possibility of  bad weather, Fayette County Schools will be opening with a 2-hour delay on March 31. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and this delay will allow us to ensure safe travel conditions.

Please note that buses will operate on a delayed schedule, There will be no state testing on Monday.  All other activities and schedules will be adjusted accordingly. However, after school activities and meetings will go on as planned.

On Thursday, March 20, a tree fell on this home, located on Columbus St. West in Fayette. The Fayette Fire Department responded and no injuries were reported during the incident.

Dr. Joe David Acker of Fayette passed away on Tuesday, March 18 at Aspire Physical Recovery Center in Hoover. He was 86 years old.

On Friday, March 21, the Fayette Police and Fire Department responded to a multiple vehicle crash near the intersection of 2nd Ave. N.E. and Temple Ave N. According to the crash report, the driver of the Toyota BZ4X was trapped inside the vehicle. The fire department extracted the occupant from the vehicle, who was then transported to Fayette DCH for injuries. No other injuries were reported.

The Fayette County Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, March 11 at the Courthouse Annex building board room.

After 39 years of service, Gary Trimm is retiring from the Kirkland Bluff and Wayside Volunteer Fire Department (KBW VFD). His retirement marks the end of an era for the department, and the community is invited to come and honor his extraordinary commitment and leadership.

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, March 10, at the courthouse annex building. The meeting began with a prayer led by District One Commissioner Brad Cox, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.