Wendy Pamela Jean Bailey | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail
The plea hearing for Wendy Pamela Jean Bailey, the defendant in a high-profile child abuse case, has been postponed until April 13, 2026.
Photo of Horace Berry
As Veterans Day approaches, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served our country. Horace Berry, a 100 year-old World War II Navy veteran, shared his story of service and resilience.
Hub’s Charles Keeton (24) closes in for a sack on the Panthers’ quarterback. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
After a winning streak of all games, the Hubbertville Lions took one more win to complete a perfect season Thursday, Oct. 30, when they won against the Hackleburg Panthers 50-20.
Berry’s Jayden Smith (3) throws the ball to an open receiver. | Photo by Sarah Rice
The Berry Wildcats finished the regular season by hosting the Victory Christian Lions for Senior Night. The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead, which allowed most players to see the field as they cruised to a 46 -21 win.
Fayette Medical Center (FMC) Hospital Board Members were on hand to receive a check in the amount of $424,307.98 from the city council for upgrades to FMC. Pictured from left to right on the back row are council members Tommy Williams, Aliska Hughes-Monroe, Jerry Nichols, Eddy Campbell and Steve Herring; front row are FMC Board Members Heath Reed, Rhonda Hicks, Jason Nelson, Hospital Board Chairman Charles Brandon, FMC Administrator Rodney Clark and Mayor Rod Northam.
The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 27, at the Fayette County Courthouse Annex. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Commission Chairman Mike Freeman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Freeman called the meeting to order, with all commissioners present except for Brad Cox and Wesley Jacobs.
The Glen Allen City Council honored long-time council member Bobbie S. McCraw at their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7. She chose not to seek reelection after serving 29 years of continuous service in council seat four. Pictured above, standing left to right, are Joel Isham, Dustin Youngblood, Cynthia Cowan, Mayor Allen Dunavant and Robert Aldridge. McCraw is shown seated in front with her plaque.
Berry’s Ashton Waltrip (13) catches a pass and rushes in for touchdown. | Photo by Sarah Rice
Homecoming is always an exciting time of year. It gives the fans an opportunity to catch up with classmates and to cheer on the next generation of students. With that in mind, the Wildcats welcomed the Brilliant Tigers to Fred Webster Stadium. The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead and never really looked back as they rolled to a 39-point victory.
Fayette County’s Andrew Lollar (15) and Michael Tyree (16) team up for a tackle on an Aggies’ ball carrier. | Photo by Devin Dudley
The Fayette Tigers hosted Hamilton on Friday night and fell 38-21 to the Aggies.
The Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize three outstanding community members during its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 6. Steven Nolen has been named the 2025 Citizen of the Year, Frances Butler will be honored as Volunteer of the Year, and Sean White will receive the Junior Citizen of the Year award. The ceremony will take place at the Fayette Civic Center from noon to 1 p.m. Space is limited, and attendees are asked to RSVP by emailing fayetteareachamber@gmail.com or calling (678) 986- 9127.
Timothy Vess Benton | Photo courtesy of the Alabama Department of Corrections
Attorney General Steve Marshall and the State of Alabama have requested a renewed motion to modify Timothy Vess Benton’s sentence to serve the remainder of his sentence in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections. According to court documents, based on Benton's violation while under the Fayette Community Corrections program, the state has moved for Benton to be ordered to complete the remainder of his sentence in this case in the department of corrections. The motion was filed on Thursday, Oct.
Photo by Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby
On Thursday, Oct. 16, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2500 block of Co. Rd. 24. According to Sheriff Byron Yerby, minor injuries were reported during the incident. Marion County EMS assisted at the scene, along with the Hubbertville/Glen Allen Volunteer Fire Department. The cause of the crash remains unknown. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating.
Top row from left to right are Lashelle Cannon, Lainey Deavours, Eady Porter, Emma Strickland, Lauren Unger, Aleyia Nalls, Preslee Kelly, Ava McKelvey, Paislee Kelly, Lakiah Gilreath, Quinn Davis and Aliya Stevenson; bottom row are Caylen Williams, Sofi Gant and Addie Thomas. | Photo by Devin Dudley
Pictured from left to right on the front row are Bella Taylor, Maggie Norris, Hailey Medders and Sydney Rice; back row, Assistant Coach Sarah Rice, Aubrey Helms, Alex Wilson, Leah Ward, Sophie Nelson, Camryn Frost, Emma Kathrine Bozeman and Coach Samantha Estes. (Not pictured is Julia Cook) | Photo by Shelly Hess
The Berry High School girls varsity volleyball team finshed their regular season with a 9-12 overall record, finished 2-0 (2nd) in the region and finished second runner up in area tournament on Thursday Oct. 16.
Hubbertville varsity girls’ volleyball seniors who were recognized on Senior Night from left to right are Bailey Edgil, Georgia Grace Gardner, Zoe Whitson and McKenzie Mahan. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville girls’ varsity volleyball team finshed the season with a 4-13 overall record and finished 1-5 (4th) in the region.
Hub’s Kane Rushing (23) evades the grasp of a Bears’ defensive player. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville Lions traveled to face the Lynn Bears on Friday night and returned with a 50-6 victory.
Fayette County’s Jeremiah Stowe (6) looks for an open receiver. | Photo by Quinn Davis
The Fayette Tigers fell short in a hard-fought game on Friday night, losing to the Good Hope Raiders 24-22.
Berry’s Max Westbrook (1) rushes the ball past the Pickens County defenders. | Photo by Sarah Rice
The Berry Wildcats returned to Region 5 play when they traveled to Reform to face the Pickens County Tornadoes. The game was a tale of different halves. The Wildcats led 6 - 0 at half time. In the second half, the two teams combined for 42 points as Berry took the 30 - 18 victory.
The Town of Belk held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Present were Mayor Matt Belk; Council Members Deana Belk, Don Byars, Sherry Spack, Terrell Stripling and Joe Waldrop along with Town Clerk Brianna Owens. The meeting was called to order with an opening prayer led by Byars.
The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at city hall, with all members present except Mayor Rod Northam. The meeting began with an opening prayer led by Synamon Hughes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
