The Bevill State baseball team put together a productive stretch against Bishop State, splitting a four-game series with a mix of timely hitting and high-scoring performances. Bevill State opened the series March 26 with a 9-4 win, using late offense to pull away. After falling behind early, the Bears tied the game in the third inning and took the lead for good in the fifth on a double by Kyle Nunnally.
Ceth Hollingsworth takes a swing during the game against Hackleburg at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham. He racked up a hit, a run, and an RBI in two at bats.
The Hubbertville Lions turned in a dominant week on the diamond, going 4-0 behind a powerful offense and steady pitching, including a pair of wins at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham.
Fayette County High School recognized its senior baseball players prior to its March 20 game against Sulligent. Pictured from left are assistant coach Justin Taylor, pitching coach Andrew Hillis, assistant coach David Unger, Brayden Unger, Parker Lindsey, Tucker Scott, Ty Sawyer, head coach Brandon Stocks and assistant coach Luke Hardy.
The Fayette County High School baseball team put together an impressive stretch of games last week, highlighted by explosive offense, aggressive base running and standout pitching performances. The Tigers went 3-1 during their trip to the Gulf Coast Classic and finished the stretch 3-2 overall. Fayette County also recognized its senior players prior to its March 20 home game against Sulligent. Honored were seniors Brayden Unger, Parker Lindsey, Tucker Scott and Ty Sawyer, all of whom have played four years for the Tigers.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time set aside to recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. It is also a time to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us—our children. At the West Alabama Child Advocacy Center, we see firsthand both the heartbreaking reality of abuse and the incredible resilience of children. Every child who walks through our doors deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.
The Fayette County Commission reviews agenda items at the March 23 meeting. Pictured from left to right are Commissioners Valerie Branyon, Wesley Jacobs, Billy Jo Rodgers, David Hubbert, Shane Hughes and Chairman Mike Freeman.
The Fayette County Commission met March 23, approving routine business and taking steps toward additional road funding. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Chairman Mike Freeman and the Pledge of Allegiance. All commissioners were present except Commissioner Brad Cox. Commissioners approved the agenda, adding an executive session to discuss personnel matters, and approved minutes from the March 9 meeting without discussion.
As local elections approach, voters in Fayette County may notice that their ballots do not always look the same as someone else’s, even within the same community. That difference often comes down to how districts are drawn. Some local offices, such as members of the Fayette County Board of Education or County Commission, are elected by district rather than countywide. This means only voters who live within a specific district will see that race on their ballot.
Luke Porter presents Junior Mayor Sean White with a donation for the FJCC from Magnolia Ranch.
The Fayette City Council met March 24 at City Hall with all members present, opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by District Judge Merrill Nolen. Council members approved minutes from the March 10 meeting before moving into agenda items that included community partnerships, facility needs and equipment purchases. Luke Porter also addressed the council to recognize the Fayette Junior City Council for its volunteer work supporting Magnolia Ranch, a nonprofit working to develop homes for foster children.
Aniah Blanchard
More than six years after Aniah Blanchard’s killing shocked Alabama and drew national attention, her family is still carrying both the grief of her loss and the weight of a case that changed state law. On March 19, a Macon County jury found Ibraheem Yazeed guilty of murder and felony murder in Blanchard’s 2019 death. Because the jury convicted him on lesser charges instead of capital murder, he is no longer eligible for the death penalty.
Ty Sawyer goes into his windup on the mound in the Sulligent game on March 20.
The Fayette County varsity baseball team split a pair of games last week, falling to Gordo before bouncing back with a decisive win over Sulligent. The Tigers dropped a 10-6 decision to Gordo on March 17 despite building an early lead.
The Berry varsity baseball team went 2-1 over a recent three-game stretch, earning wins over Carbon Hill and Dora after a loss to Lamar County. Berry opened with an 11-0 loss at Lamar County on March 17. Lamar County scored three runs in the first inning and steadily pulled away, adding runs in each of the next two innings.
Alivia Morrison delivers a three-run double against Hubbertville on March 21.
The Berry varsity softball team came up short in three games March 21 at Hubbertville, falling to Hubbertville, Fayette County and Carbon Hill despite strong offensive efforts. Hubbertville 8, Berry 6 Berry opened the day with an 8-6 loss to Hubbertville, out-hitting the Lions 8-4 but unable to hold a fourth-inning lead.
Tucker strikes out eight batters in first game against Reid State
Bevill State baseball split a four-game set with Reid State last week, earning a pair of wins in a competitive series. Bevill State opened with an 8-3 victory on March 19, breaking the game open with a four-run fifth inning. Hayden Craycraft, Cameron Simpson, Gresham Baker and Cole Payne each drove in runs during the game.
The Hubbertville varsity baseball team went 1-3 over a recent stretch, highlighted by a high-scoring comeback win over Addison. Winfield 7, Hub 2 The Lions opened with a 7-2 loss to Winfield on March 17. Winfield built an early lead with runs in each of the first three innings.
Abigail Lovelace (right) with her HOSA-Future Health Professionals mentor, Susan Ingle.
Abigail Lovelace recently completed two years of service as an Alabama HOSA state officer, gaining leadership experience and lasting connections along the way. HOSA — Future Health Professionals is an international student organization dedicated to developing future leaders in the health field through education and collaboration.
The Glen Allen Town Council met at the community center on March 3.
The Glen Allen Town Council met in regular session Tuesday, March 3, at the town community center. All council members were present except Councilman Bret Burleson. Mayor Allen J. Dunavant called the meeting to order and Councilman Robert Aldridge opened the meeting with a prayer. The mayor led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance and the council approved the agenda.
As election day grows closer, understanding what a county commissioner does is only part of the equation. Just as important is knowing what to look for in the people running for the role. Because county commissioners make decisions that affect roads, budgets, and essential services, the position requires a mix of practical knowledge, sound judgment, and a willingness to serve the community.
Pictured are the winning adult team 4X, Corey Bowen, Tredarion Walker, Javoente Stepp, Shon Jackson and Kealand Savage along with Junior Mayor Sean White and members of the Fayette Junior City Council.
The Fayette Junior City Council held its annual basketball tournament March 14 at the Fayette Middle School gym, raising $858 for Fayette Friends of the Animal Shelter.
Older people are often the victims of various types of scams.
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars each year to scams, and experts say the problem is only getting worse. From phone calls and emails to text messages and even traditional mail, fraud schemes are becoming more sophisticated, often targeting seniors who may be less familiar with rapidly changing technology. While scams affect people of all ages, older adults tend to suffer the greatest financial losses. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), adults age 60 and older reported losing more than $2.4 billion to fraud in 2024.
