A quiet Wednesday night turned into a hot pursuit, resulting in the arrest of a Mississippi man. On Wednesday, Aug. 21, around 10 p.m., Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Williams attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver, however, fled down Hwy 102 near Fowlers Crossroads, reaching speeds of 109 mph, according to Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby.
Fayette’s Zamarion Nalls (20) is pictured above leaping over Gordo’s defensive players fighting to gain yardage for the Tigers. | Photo by Tommy Williams
On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Fayette Tigers faced off against the Gordo Greenwave at Libby Hankins Field.
Pictured above are attendees of the celebration at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
On Saturday, Aug. 24, a celebration was held to honor the designation of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church and cemetery and Freeman Lake as historic sites by the Alabama Historical Commission.
Quincy Wilson is pictured above at the Olympics. | Contributed photo
Quincy Wilson, a Maryland native and one of the youngest U.S. track and field athletes to compete at the Olympics, has deep roots in Alabama.
Gathon and Odessa Moore recently celebrated an incredible milestone, 67 years of marriage. Their journey together has been filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. They were honored at the 2024 Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony in Montgomery with a certificate from Governor Kay Ivey, recognizing 65 years of unwavering commitment to each other.
The Fayette County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Courthouse Annex building. All board members were present except for District Three Board Member Tom Hubbert and District One Board Member John Aaron. District Five Board Member Julie Stough led the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Hubbertville Lion’s football team along with five other teams participated in a fall jamboree at Malcolm Blake Stadium at Winston County High School on Friday, August 16. Other team’s participating in the jamboree were the South Lamar Stallion’s (Class 1A), Falkville Blue Devil’s (Class 2A), Sulligent Blue Devil’s (Class 2A), Curry Yellow Jacket’s (Class 4A) and the home team; Winston County Yellow Jackets (Class 2A).
On Friday, Aug. 16, the Fayette Tigers hosted a preseason jamboree, with each session lasting two quarters of play. The Tigers faced off in game one against the Sylvania Rams (Class 3A), with both starters and reserves taking turns each session.
The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Fayette City Hall. All council members were present. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Junior Mayor, Sean White, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
On Monday, Aug. 12, the Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting at the Courthouse Annex Building. Prior to the regular session, a public hearing was conducted to discuss the updated Solid Waste Management Plan. With no comments from the public, the hearing was adjourned. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman noted that the commission would vote on the plan at the next meeting on Aug. 26. The meeting commenced with District Five Commissioner Robert Townley leading a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Rev. Tom Poynor, will be the guest priest at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, Sept. 1. The service will begin at 10 a.m. Poynor is a 1993 graduate of Fayette County High School. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of the South (Sewanee) in Sewanee, Tenn. and has earned Master’s Degrees from Oxford University in England, and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He was ordained a priest on June 8, 2024 at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco by Bishop Marc Andrus.
Photo of James Hoffman Gullett
James “Jimmy” Hoffman Gullett, Senior, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. A graveside service was held on Monday, Aug. 12, at Fayette City Cemetery.
Pictured here are fall armyworms that are green in color, and have a distinct "upside down Y" pattern on their head and four dark "dots" on the end of their abdomen.
It’s that time of year again. Fall armyworms are currently crawling across Fayette County. Armyworms damage grass by chewing plant tissue. They are most active on turf in the early morning or late afternoon/early evening, but may feed any time of day. Fall armyworms are green in color, and have a distinct "upside down Y" pattern on their head and four dark "dots" on the end of their abdomen. Scouting your lawn during the most active period may be beneficial for identifying the armyworms before they damage your lawn.
On Monday, Aug. 5, the Berry Town Council held its regular meeting at Berry City Hall. All council members were present, except for Councilman Russell Madison. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Councilman Chris Lindsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance recited by Councilman Charles Tidwell.
The Glen Allen town council met on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the town’s community center. All councilors were in attendance for the monthly meeting. Following standard opening meeting procedures, Mayor Allen J. Dunavant addressed the council with items of old business.
The Fayette County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 30, at the Courthouse Annex building. All board members were present. District One Board Member John Aaron led the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by District Two Board Member Tierre Agnew. The meeting was attended by over 150 parents and community members who passionately advocated for their principal, Tim Dunavant, of Hubbertville School.
Pictured from left to right, Sherry Simpson Grey was recognized as Berry Woman of the Year for 2024, and Landon Aldridge was recognized as Berry Man of the Year for 2024. The ceremony was held on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 at the Berry Civic Center. Grey was nominated by the Berry Women’s Club, and Aldridge was nominated by the Industrial Board.
The Town of Berry Industrial Development Authority (IDA) held its organizational meeting on June 27 at the Berry Civic Center. All board members were present except for board member Scott Madison. President Wesley Madison initiated the proceedings, and Vice President Kenneth Bozeman led an opening prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
For over 50 years, Coach Sandra Holliman has been a respected pillar of the volleyball community. Holliman is a 1959 graduate of Fayette County High School. She attended the University of Alabama (UA) where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1963 and received her Master’s in Education in 1965.
Municipal elections in Alabama will now be held in 2025 to avoid the overlap with the presidential election this November. The bill, SB-119, sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) and Rep. Jim Hill (R-Moody), moved the upcoming 2024 municipal elections to 2025, extending current leaders’ terms by one year.
