Blackwood Brothers to sing at Concord Baptist
Berry Wildcats split pair of softball games
Kryssa Fields catches a pop fly at second base for an easy out against South Lamar.
The Berry High School softball team split a pair of games last week, defeating Winston County before falling in a close matchup with South Lamar. Berry 10, Winston Co. 7 Berry rallied late to secure a 10-7 win over Winston County on March 9.
Fayette County drops three close contests
The Fayette County High School baseball team came up just short in a series of tightly contested matchups. Sipsey Valley 3, FCHS 2 Fayette County suffered a tough 3-2 loss to Sipsey Valley on March 10, with the game ending on a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Hubbertville wins NAC Baseball Tournament Championship
Blaize Wakefield winds up to throw a pitch in the NAC Championship game against Lynn on March 14.
The Hubbertville Lions claimed the Northwest Alabama Conference (NAC) Tournament championship last week, defeating Brilliant, Phillips and Lynn on their way to the title.
Drug Court graduates prove change is possible
The 24th Judicial Circuit of Alabama celebrated Drug Court Graduation on March 13. Pictured above (L-R): Drug Court Judge Jacob West, Daniel Ortiz, D.D. Flake, Quentin White, Jason Hudson, Kevin Champion, Circuit Judge Sam Junkin and Drug Court Coordinator Art Alaniz.
Recovery, accountability and second chances were at the center of a recent Drug Court graduation ceremony for the 24th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, as participants who completed the intensive recovery program celebrated a major milestone in their lives. The ceremony was held in Pickens County on March 13 to honor participants who successfully completed the program serving Fayette, Lamar and Pickens counties.
Commission approves funding, grant applications
The Fayette County Commission met Monday, March 9, with all commissioners present and Chairman Mike Freeman presiding. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Commissioner Brad Cox followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the commission’s Feb. 23 meeting.
BOE approves personnel actions, hears Career Tech proposal
The Fayette County Board of Educaton discusses the proposed new hire for a school improvement specialist at Berry High School. Pictured are (L-R): Jim Burkhalter, Brenda Webb, Julie Stough, Tierre Agnew, Portia Stowe, Tom Hubbert and John Aaron.
City Council covers reports, community updates
The Fayette City Council met March 10 at City Hall to review departmental reports, hear updates from city officials and approve several items of business. Mayor Rod Northam and council members began the meeting with an invocation by Barrie Lowe and the Pledge of Allegiance before approving minutes from the council’s Feb. 24 regular meeting.
$12 Million CTE Proposal Could Bring Career Pathways Academy to Fayette Co.
The Fayette County Board of Education is exploring a partnership with Bevill State Community College to create a Career Pathways Academy that would expand career and technical education opportunities for local students. School officials plan to apply for up to $12 million in state grant funding to support renovations at Bevill State’s Fayette campus and establish the program.
Lions fall one point short in Class 1A Championship thriller
Cole Brand takes the ball downcourt in the state finals against Brantley.
Hubbertville’s remarkable postseason run came down to the final seconds Thursday night as the Lions fell to Brantley 45-44 in the AHSAA Class 1A boys basketball state championship game. Despite the loss, Hubbertville delivered a determined performance on the state’s biggest stage, battling back multiple times and holding the lead late in the fourth quarter before Brantley connected on a three-pointer in the closing moments to secure the title.
Bears win three during busy week
Drake McBride prepares to take a swing. McBride hit a two-run double against Coastal Alabama North on March 6.
The Bevill State Bears battled through a busy stretch of games last week, picking up three wins behind explosive offense and strong pitching. Jackson State 25, Bevill State 24 Bevill State opened the week with a wild offensive battle against Jackson State Community College on March 3, falling 25-24 despite one of the Bears’ most productive days at the plate.
Tigers win three of four, sweep Jasper in doubleheader
Brayden Unger (7) is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting a two-run home run against Cordova.
The Fayette County varsity baseball team picked up three wins in four games last week, including a pair of late-game victories and a doubleheader sweep of Jasper on March 6. FCHS 9, Cordova 8 The Tigers delivered one of their most exciting finishes of the season on March 3, defeating Cordova 9-8 in walk-off fashion.
Berry Softball wins two in four-game stretch
Berry’s Alivia Morrison makes contact at the plate during varsity softball action as the Lady Wildcats start their season.
The Berry varsity softball team went 2-1-1 over a busy two-day stretch March 6–7, picking up wins over Fayette County and South Lamar while battling Lamar County twice. Berry 1, FCHS 0 Berry opened the stretch with a narrow 1-0 victory over Fayette County on March 6.
New Berry ordinance sets Bay’s Lake rules
The Berry Town Council has approved a new ordinance establishing rules for the use of Bay’s Lake in an effort to protect the town’s drinking water supply. Bay’s Lake serves as a reservoir for the Town of Berry’s municipal water system and has operated as a water source since the town purchased the property in 1985. The updated ordinance is intended to ensure the lake remains in suitable condition to continue serving as a reliable drinking water source while still allowing limited public use.
Berry Varsity Wildcats split week on the baseball diamond
Walker Edmonson takes his place on the mound as relief in the game against Curry.
The Berry varsity baseball team picked up two wins during a busy week but dropped a pair of games late as the Wildcats faced Carbon Hill, Curry, Pickens Academy and Lamar County. Berry 3, Carbon Hill 0 Berry opened the week with a strong pitching performance in a 3-0 victory over Carbon Hill on March 2.
Understanding the ballot: Election 2026
When voters head to the polls, the race for sheriff is often one of the most closely watched local contests. In Alabama, the sheriff is an elected position, chosen by voters in each county to serve a four-year term. Sheriffs may seek re-election and serve multiple terms, and there are no term limits for the office under state law. Sheriff elections follow the same general structure as other partisan county offices. Candidates typically qualify through a political party and compete first in that party’s primary election.