Photo by Kelly Bonner
Berry High School varsity girls played in a triple header single elimination on Saturday, April 5. The Lady Wildcats beat Pickens Academy 8-3 and Oakman 2-1, but fell 10-6 to Lamar County in the championship game. “I am very proud of these young ladies and my coaches for overcoming many obstacles while continuing to rally around each other to finish as runner up in a very competitive field,” said Coach Darrell Thomas.
The Hubbertville varsity boys took down the Berry Wildcats, 10-0, on Monday, March 31. The Lions defeated Berry again, 5-3, on Thursday, April 2.
Hub’s Ana Tingle records an out in left field. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville Varsity girls grabbed a 4-3 victory over Meek on Tuesday, April 1. The Lady Lions lost 12- 8 to Winston County on Wednesday, April 2. On Thursday, April 3, Hubbertville suffered a 9-1 loss against Berry.
The Fayette County varsity boys fell 7-1 to the Haleyville Lions on Tuesday, April 1. On Thursday, April 4, in game one of a double header, the Tigers lost to Haleyville, 4- 2. In game two, Fayette was defeated 3-2 by the Lions.
The Glen Allen Town Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at the town’s community center. All councilors were present for the meeting.
The Alabama Department of Commerce presented a check for $733,700 to the key partners in the SEEDS grant proposal at Fayette City Hall on Thursday, March 27. The funds will allow the purchase of land to establish the North Fayette Industrial Site. Pictured above on the front row, from left to right: IDB Members David Logan and Bob Renfroe, IDB Chairman Larry Pinkerton, Business Development Specialist with the Alabama Department of Commerce Nick Hadley, IDB Members Larry Humber, Milborn Savage and Bill Rickman.
Photo by Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby
On Monday, March 31, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 14000 block of Hwy. 102. The occupant of the vehicle sustained injuries and was transported by Fayette County EMS. Fowler’s Crossroads and Bankston Volunteer Fire Departments, along with the North River Rescue Squad, assisted at the scene. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time and is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
Fayette County’s Brady Stocks slides into home base. | Contributed photo
The Fayette County varsity boys won big against the South Lamar Stallions 7-0 on Monday, March 23. The Tigers lost to the Gordo Greenwave 6-0 on Thursday, March 27, and were defeated by the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights 8-5 on Friday, March 28.
The Fayette County varsity girls lost 20-17 against Northridge on Thursday, March 27. The Lady Tigers were defeated 10-1 by the Winfield Pirates on Friday. March 28.
Berry’s Maggie Mauldin goes at bat for the Lady Wildcats. | Photo by Kelly Bonner
The Berry varsity girls secured a 6-5 victory over Pickens Academy on Tuesday, March 25. The Lady Wildcats fell to South Lamar 6-5 on Thursday, March 27.
The Berry varsity boys defeated the Marion County Raiders 17-5 on Tuesday, March 25. The Wildcats earned another victory, 5-4, over Marion County on Thursday, March 27. Berry narrowly defeated the Pickens Academy Pirates 11-10 on Friday, March 28.
Hub’s Nevaeh Hoobler pitching on the mound for the Lady Lions. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville varsity girls were defeated 13-4 by the Meek Tigers on Monday, March 24. The Lady Lions fell to the Carbon Hill Bulldogs 4-1 on Friday, March 28 in game one of a double header. In game two, Hubbertville narrowly defeated South Lamar with a score of 12-11.
Hub’s TJ Keeton catching a fly ball in center field. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville varsity boys defeated the Brilliant Tigers 16-1 in game one of a doubleheader on Tuesday, March 25. In game two, the Lions secured another win against Brilliant 13-3. Hubbertville was victorious over Lamar County with a 8-7 win on Friday, March 28.
The Fayette City Council presented a $10,000 appropriation to Fayette Elementary School programs and facilities. Pictured from left to right on the front row: Mayor Pro Tem Eddy
Campbell, Fayette Elementary School Principal Matthew Lindsey and Mayor Rod Northam. Pictured on the back row from left to right: Fayette Junior City Council Mayor Sean White, Councilman Tommy Williams, Councilman Jerry Nichols and Councilman Steve Herring.
The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, March 24, at the courthouse annex building. The meeting began with a prayer led by District Three Commissioner David Hubbert, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman called the meeting to order with all commissioners present.
The following statement was released to the Fayette County Board of Education Facebook page:
“Due to the possibility of bad weather, Fayette County Schools will be opening with a 2-hour delay on March 31. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and this delay will allow us to ensure safe travel conditions.
Please note that buses will operate on a delayed schedule, There will be no state testing on Monday. All other activities and schedules will be adjusted accordingly. However, after school activities and meetings will go on as planned.
On Thursday, March 20, a tree fell on this home, located on Columbus St. West in Fayette. The Fayette Fire Department responded and no injuries were reported during the incident.
Photo of Dr. Joe David Acker
Dr. Joe David Acker of Fayette passed away on Tuesday, March 18 at Aspire Physical Recovery Center in Hoover. He was 86 years old.
On Friday, March 21, the Fayette Police and Fire Department responded to a multiple vehicle crash near the intersection of 2nd Ave. N.E. and Temple Ave N. According to the crash report, the driver of the Toyota BZ4X was trapped inside the vehicle. The fire department extracted the occupant from the vehicle, who was then transported to Fayette DCH for injuries. No other injuries were reported.
The Fayette County Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, March 11 at the Courthouse Annex building board room.
On Monday, March 17, the Fayette County varsity boys defeated Christian Heritage Academy 2-1. The Tigers lost 7-1 to the Calera Bulldogs on Tuesday, March 18.
The Tigers won big over the Bartlesville Bruins 8-1 on Wednesday, March 19 in game one of a double header. In game two, Fayette County was defeated 12-2 by the Spanish Fort Toros.
Hub’s Landon Dodd scoring the winning run against Pickens Academy. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville varsity boys won 6-1 against Lynn on Thursday, March 20. The Lions won a close game 6-5 against Pickens Academy on Friday, March 21.
