C3 of Northwest Alabama, an organization of the Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance, held its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Holiday Inn in Guin. Local, state and federal leaders joined local business people from Marion, Fayette and Lamar counties to talk about ongoing efforts to bring new industry to the area.
A Fayette Co. woman, Brandalyn “Brandy” Terry, age 40 of Berry, who was reported missing to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, was found deceased on Monday, Jan. 9 in Tuscaloosa County.
ABC/3340 Chief Meteorologist James Spann was at “The Only Door Cafe” in Fayette on Saturday, Jan. 14 to sign copies of books that he has authored, including, “Weathering Life,” and “All You Can Do is Pray.” The line was long throughout the event to purchase books and have them signed.
In a game played last week, Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis became the college all-time leader in made three-pont attempts after he sank his 510th career three-point shot. He finished the game with 513 total career three-pointers.
The Fayette City Council held a public hearing prior to its Jan. 10 meeting concerning the rehabilitation of the Fayette Wastewater Treatment Plant. All council members were present for the meeting.
The Fayette County Commission voted to apply for a special “Rebuild Alabama” grant that would help fund the bridge and culvert work needed on County Road 36 during its Jan. 9 meeting. Commissioner Robert Townley was absent, with all other commissioners being present.
Hubbertville’s girls basketball team helped turn its season around by winning three of its four games last week. The Lady Lions started the week by defeating Lynn 50-37.
A one vehicle accident, occurring at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5 on Highway 96 in Fayette, resulted in no injuries. The 2022 Ford van was registered to Scientific Pest Control, and was driven by Heather June Kough, of 225 Bobo Blvd. in Fayette. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole, breaking the pole and causing downed power lines.
After days of water leaks and shortages, the Glen Allen Water System appears to be back operating at full capacity. Glen Allen Mayor Allen Dunavant said that the problems started during the extremely cold weather this area experienced during the Christmas holidays. He said that with temperatures dipping down below 10 degrees at times and staying below freezing for several consecutive hours, they began getting calls at City Hall from customers who were without water.
January has been designated as “National Radon Action Month.” Radon is the number one leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is offering one free radon test kit per Alabama household as part of an initiative to cut down on dangerous radon exposure. Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen or smelled. It is produced when uranium breaks down in soil and water.
The Fayette Lady Tigers defeated Oakman and Northside each for the second time this season in games played last week. On Jan. 5, the Lady Tigers defeated Oakman by the score of 41-20.
Meeting in regular session on Tuesday, Jan. 3, the Glen Allen Town Council was addressed by District Three Fayette County Commissioner David Hubbert.
Four local law enforcement officers, Fayette Police Officer Landon Miller and Police Lieutenant Michael Kelley, along with Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Deputies Tanner Burleson and Todd Key, were commended for their heroic efforts during a recent apartment fire. During the Dec. 27, 2022 Fayette City Council meeting, Fayette Police Chief Danny Jenkins addressed the council and those in attendance concerning the incident.
A vehicle theft, along with the theft of a few tools and other items, occurred at a local business sometime between the close of business on Friday, Dec. 16 and normal working hours on Monday, Dec. 19.
The Fayette County High School Baseball Booster Club held its annual banquet and fundraiser on the campus of Bevill State Community College on Dec. 15, 2022. Mike Bragga, head baseball coach at Tennessee Tech, was the keynote speaker for the event.
The Fayette City Council reappointed Steven Nolen as municipal judge for the city during its Dec. 27 meeting. Councilwoman Aliska Hughes-Monroe was absent from the meeting, with all council members present. Prior to the start of the meeting, Mason Bonner led the council in prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tori Nichols and a youth group from the Trinity Church of God.
Editor’s Note: Last week we brought you news stories for January through June 2022. We conclude our Year-in-Review with stories that made the headlines during July through December 2022.
In 2021, the Alabama Legislature passed the “Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act” (Act 2021-246), which went into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
Note: The following people were sentenced in Fayette County Circuit Court during the month of November. The list was compiled from information received from the Fayette County Circuit Court.
This year’s Christmas holidays brought some of the coldest temperatures ever for the season throughout Fayette County and most of the nation.
