The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 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.

Coach Mike Davis’s journey from a small-town athlete to a college basketball star, and ultimately a remarkable coach, has left a significant mark on the sport and his community.

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at City Hall, with all members present. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Austin Olive, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Residents of the town of Berry and Fayette County mourn the loss of beloved Mayor Jimmy Madison. Madison passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at UAB Hospital. He dedicated over four decades of his life to the service and betterment of the Berry community.

Delta 8, the product in question, comes in many varieties that are sold at local gas stations. Pictured above are some of the products that are currently available to adults over the age of 21. | Contributed photo

Alabama lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 132 (SB-132), sponsored by State Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence), that aims to ban Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and Delta-10 THC products across the state.

Deborah Hocutt Milller, right, and her husband Jerry Miller. | Contributed photo

For over four decades, Deborah Hocutt Miller has been a beacon of compassion and dedication in the medical and foster care fields. With 42 years of service in the emergency room at Fayette Medical Center, Miller has devoted her life to helping others during their most critical moments, becoming a comforting presence to countless patients and their families.

Fayette County's Will Jackson (4) rushes down the court.

The Fayette varsity girls competed in an area tournament at Hamilton on Wednesday, Feb. 5, defeating Haleyville, 49-39.

On Feb. 5, The Fayette County varsity boys were victorious in an area tournament against Haleyville, 48-43. However, on Saturday, Feb. 8, the Tigers faced a narrow defeat against Fultondale, losing 46- 45.

Community members from Glen Allen and Fayette County came together to celebrate and honor the lives of Kahleb and Ryleigh Collins on Saturday evening. Ryleigh died in an automobile crash on Dec. 8, 2024, when it was discovered that Kahleb had been missing for several months. | Photo by Karlie Allen

On Thursday, Jan. 30, multiple agencies responded to a structure fire in Berry on Co. Rd. 30 E. The Berry Fire Department, Boley Fire Department, Bankston Stough Fire Department and Samantha Fire Department arrived on scene to combat the fire but the home was completely destroyed. Berry Fire Chief Randall Kelley expressed sincere appreciation to all responding departments and firefighters for their exceptional service

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at city hall, with all members present except for Councilwoman Aliska Hughes-Monroe. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Milborn Savage, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Jerry Nichols. Mayor Rod Northam called the meeting to order and requested approval of the minutes from the Jan. 14 meeting, which were unanimously approved.

Fayette residents are expressing growing concerns about their utility bills amid extreme cold temperatures. Many fear that the cold weather will lead to significant increases in their upcoming utility costs.

Singer and Songwriter Megan Woods will be making a special appearance in Fayette on June 28, performing live at the Fayette Civic Center. Tickets to see the Christian artist in concert are set to go on sale Feb. 3 and will be available for $10, with all proceeds and donations going directly to Hope’s Choice. For more information, please click here or follow Hope’s Choice on Facebook for upcoming details on how to purchase tickets.