Wisemiller gives update to Fayette City Council


Tom Wisemiller, President and CEO of C3, is shown addressing the council.

The Fayette City Council held its regular council meeting on March 28. Councilwoman Virettia Whiteside was absent from the meeting, with all other council members present. Tom Wisemiller, President and CEO of the Northwest Alabama Economic Alliance, better known as C3, gave the council an update on projects that his organization has been working on.

 

Donation for ‘The Loft’


Ron and Anita Morris are shown presenting the check from the fundraiser to Dana Beavers (right), owner of The Loft.

Ron and Anita Morris held a St. Patrick’s day fundraiser to benefit “The Loft” and all of the many community projects that The Loft supports. The fundraiser, called “Soup for the Soul” included homemade soup, cornbread and pound cake made by Anita Morris along with a handcrafted bowl from Ron’s Pottery.

Local residents travel to the Holy Land


Fayette County Baptist Association Director John Killian is shown baptizing Sonja Goree in the Jordan River.

From Jan. 16 - 25, a group of Fayette County citizens joined with others on a trip to the Holy Land. For many, this was a once-in-a-lifetime trip. For the trip’s host, Fayette County Baptist Director John Killian, this was his seventh trip, and his wife, Jeanie’s, fourth pilgrimage.

 

Waste Management representative explains billing


Pictured at the March 27 Fayette County Commission meeting, from left: Commissioners John Underwood, Wesley Jacobs, Robert Townley, David Hubbert, Shane Hughes, Brad Cox and Commission Chairman Mike Freeman.

The Fayette County Commission held its March 27 meeting at the Wayside Community Voting Precinct, at the request of District 2 Commissioner Shane Hughes. All commissioners were present for the meeting. The meeting began with Commission Chairman Mike Freeman allowing citizens at the meeting to ask Waste Management Representative Kerry Howell questions concerning the recent Waste Management quarterly bills that were received by residents.

 

BOE votes to ‘non-renew’ Sawyer’s principal contract


Berry High School Principal Steve Sawyer is shown addressing the Fayette County Board of Education.

The Fayette County Board of Education voted during its March 16 meeting to non-renew Steve Sawyer’s contract as principal of Berry High School. All board members were present for the meeting. The meeting was attended by numerous concerned parents and citizens of the county, and the board also had its attorney present for the meeting. Sawyer was given three minutes at the beginning of the meeting to address the board, and read a prepared statement to the board members, superintendent and others who were in attendance for the meeting.

Commission honors law enforcement officers for service


Shown at the March 13 commission meeting, from left, front: Fayette Police Chief Danny Jenkins, Deputy Tanner Burleson, Fayette Police Officer Landon Miller, Fayette Police Lt. Michael Kelley and Deputy Todd Key. Back: Commissioners John Underwood, David Hubbert, Robert Townley, Shane Hughes, Fayette Co. Sheriff Byron Yerby and Commission Chairman Mike Freeman.

The Fayette County Commission honored four law enforcement officers for their courage and bravery, and acknowledged the long-term commitment, trust and loyalty of another officer during its March 13 meeting. Commissioner Wesley Jacobs and Commissioner Brad Cox were absent from the meeting, with all other commissioners present.

 

City Council presents appropriation funds to Chamber


The Fayette City Council presented a $6,000 check to the Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce during its March 14 meeting. Shown from left, front: Fayette Mayor Rod Northam, Chamber Director Emily Montague, and Councilman Eddy Campbell. Back: Councilman Tommy Williams, Councilman Jerry Nichols, Councilwoman Virettia Whiteside and Fayette Junior City Council Mayor Benjamin Olive.

The Fayette City Council presented a check for $6,000 to the Fayette Area Chamber of Commerce during its March 14 meeting. Councilwoman Aliska Hughes-Monroe was absent from the meeting, with all other council members present. Fayette Chamber Director Emily Montague accepted the $6,000 appropriations check from the mayor and council. She said that the money would be used to help defray expenses for the many worthwhile projects that the Chamber sponsors or participates in each year.

 

Lady Lions win tournament



The Lady Lions finished first in the Hubbertville Round-Robin Softball Tournament, held on Saturday, March 18. Prior to the tournament, Hubbertville lost to Winston County by the score of 19-9. Nevaeh Hoobler started the game at pitcher for the Lady Lions and suffered the loss. No other stats were available for the game.