UPDATE: Alert canceled for Fayette teens
UPDATE: The Missing Person Alert for Feleena Ortiz and DeAundrea Heck has been canceled according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Facebook page.
Wildcats lose 28-26 against Bears
Wildcats' Ace Norris (2) shown tackling a Bears' offensive player. | Photo by Kelly Bonner
The Berry Wildcats hosted Lynn for Homecoming in the hopes of upsetting the 8th ranked Bears. Lynn won the toss and elected to defer to the second half.
Fayette Tigers defeat Cordova Blue Devils 26-7
Fayette’s Zamarion Nalls (20) rushes the ball. | Photo by Karli Rushing
The Fayette Tigers traveled to Cordova to face off against the Blue Devils. Fayette won the coin toss and deferred. Cordova received the first kickoff but was forced to punt.
Lions victorious against Lynn Tornadoes 28 - 14
Hub’s Ronnie Minor (59) and Zeb Haley (10) team up to take down a Tornadoes’ offensive player. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
Hubbertville celebrated homecoming on Friday night welcoming the Pickens County Tornadoes to Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium.
City council discusses plans to improve city
The council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Fayette City Hall. All council members were present except for Councilwoman Virettia Whiteside. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Chris Herbert, minister at Fayette First Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Tommy Williams.
Frog Level Festival promises fun for all
New attractions include this mobile axe throwing cage. | Contributed photo
Get ready for a weekend of fun and festivities at the City of Fayette 2024 Alabama Frog Level Festival and Cruise In! Kicking off on Friday, Oct. 4, the festival opens at 4 p.m. with live music featuring the Alabama Street Band at 4 p.m., followed by Secondhand Luck at 5:30 p.m., and Chase Evan at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the excitement continues bright and early at 8 a.m. Enjoy performances by the Bama Dancers at 9 a.m., and don’t miss the thrilling Frog Jumping Contest at 10 a.m. The C+ Band will take the stage at 11:30 a.m..
Lions victorious against Holy Spirit Saints 56-22
Hub's Landon Dodd (13) and Tyler Stricklin (7) combine for a tackle against a Saints' offensive player. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
On Friday night, the Lions traveled to Tuscaloosa to face off against the Holy Spirit Catholic Saints.
Pirates rushing attack proves too much for Tigers
Fayette County's Logan Taylor (51) closes in on the ballcarrier as Fayette County hosted Winfield in high school football action. | Photo by Tommy Williams
The Winfield Pirates rushing attack was too much for the Fayette County Tigers to handle as the Pirates ran up 222 rushing yards to roll to a 35-6 victory on Thursday, Sep. 26, in Fayette.
Wildcats win 50-14 against Lamar County Bulldogs
Berry's Ace Norris (2) rushes the ball to gain yardage for the Wildcats. | Photo by Kelly Bonner
After spending two weeks on the road, the Berry Wildcats returned to the friendly confines of Fred Webster Stadium looking to pick up their third home win of the year and fifth win overall. Standing in their way were the 2A Lamar County Bulldogs.
Board expels FCHS student
The Fayette County Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Courthouse Annex building board room. All board members were present. The meeting was led with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioners discuss grader purchase
The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 23, at the Courthouse Annex Building. District Five Commissioner Robert Townley led the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
Fentanyl investigation leads to two arrests
Shown from left to right: Richard Wade Alexander and Alecia Tiffanie Donald | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force and the Berry Police Department, have charged two Fayette County residents in a fentanyl trafficking case.
Fayette secures 28-7 victory against Haleyville Lions
Fayette County's Wade Jackson (26) and Jacob Paddon (13) combine efforts to bring down the ball carrier as Fayette County hosted Haleyville in area high school football action, Sept. 20. | Photo by Tommy Williams
The Fayette Tigers hosted the Haleyville Lions on Friday at John Morgan Brown Stadium. The Lions received the ball on the kickoff but were forced to punt.
Wildcats win big against South Lamar Stallions 50-18
Lake Norris (0) shown here rushing the ball past the Stallions' defensive players | Photo by Kelly Bonner
Berry traveled to Millport to face the South Lamar Stallions in the hope of starting the season 4 - 0 for the first time since 2009. South Lamar won the toss and elected to receive the opening kick-off.
Hubbertville defeats Marion Co. Red Raiders 22-18
Braylon Hill (52) and Tucker Bowen (85) pictured here making a sack against the Raiders QB. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Lions hosted the Marion County Red Raiders on Friday night at Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium. Winning the coin toss and electing to receive the Lions opening drive started from the 20-yard line following Tye Madison’s touchback kickoff.
Cycle of the South comes through Fayette
Participants of the Cycle the South pictured from left to right: Kevin Erwin, Mike Lee, Tony Cussano and Rogerio Mahl. | Photo by Ray Nelson
On Saturday, Concord Baptist Church hosted around 30 bicyclists participating in a “Cycle for the South” fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS), co-sponsored by Nucor Steel. The cyclists embarked on a journey from Memphis, Tenn. to Birmingham, with the church providing a rest stop and refreshments along the way.
Schools present plans for improving test scores
The Fayette County Board of Education held a budget hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the courthouse annex building board room, followed by the regular scheduled meeting.
Law enforcement responds to threats made at local schools
Berry High School was the target of a threat made by a student last week. | Contributed photo
Two separate incidents of threats being made at county schools last week resulted in swift action by officials.
Fayette Arts Festival Winners
The 54th Annual Fayette Arts Festival was held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Fayette Civic Center. There were activities for all ages as well as many returning and new artists showcasing their original works. The festival is a major event each year, attracting artists and visitors from all over.
Tigers lose 38 - 7 to Fultondale Wildcats
Fayette Quarterback Jake Rickman (10) passes the ball to Zamarion Nalls (20) to gain yardage for the Tigers. | Photo by Chasity Williams
On Friday, Sept. 13, at Fultondale, the Tigers faced off against the Wildcats.