The Fayette City Council held its regular council meeting on Tuesday, May 28, at Fayette City Hall. All council members were in attendance except for Councilman Eddie Campbell. The meeting was led with prayer by Fayette Junior City Council Member Zaden Walker followed by the pledge which was led by Fayette Junior City Council Member Sean White.

The Career Technical Educate (CTE) Lab at Fayette County High School recently completed a project that visitors to the Fayette Aquatic Center will enjoy this season and for many years to come. The class, part of the SkillsUSA organization, built four new picnic tables for the water park, and repainted four existing tables that are used at the facility. The project was led by instructor Jonathan Burkhalter, with several students contributing to the project that was completed and delivered just in time for the Aquatic Center’s opening day.

James “Jimmy” Gullett was born on February 26, 1927. He enjoyed photography, playing football and even served as a Feature Editor for the Echo Staff during his time at Fayette County High School. Coming from a family with a strong military background, his father, George Harris Gullet Sr., was an artilleryman in World War I, and his brother, George Harris Jr., fought in the Battle of the Bulge under Lieutenant General George S. Patton.

The Showa Glove Plant Fayette Facility faces a period of uncertainty. As of now, the duration of the pause on production is unknown and the temporary layoff is still in effect, according to Showa Glove Plant management. The next temporary layoff is scheduled on June 30.

The Fayette County Board of Education held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 21, at the Courthouse Annex building. All board members were present except for District Four Board Member Brenda Webb. The meeting was led with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting began with four attendees speaking on various topics about the Fayette County School system. Each participant was allowed three minutes to speak freely.

On Monday, May 20, at approximately 1:05 p.m, a two vehicle crash occurred in the 1600 block of Co. Rd. 51, according to Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby. No injuries were reported and the crash is under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

The annual March for Jesus was held on Saturday, May 18 at 9 a.m. with over 400  in attendance for the event. March for Jesus Organizer Milborn Savage said that this year’s March exceeded expectations.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Saturday, May 11, for Scrap Iron Quilting, LLC, owned by Phyllis Watkins Campbell. Campbell along with members of her family, Emily Montaque, Chamber of Commerce director; and other members of the community were in attendance. The business is located at 101 1st Street N.E. in Fayette.

Area students are learning about hard work and dedication through 4-H. One of the bigger projects through the year is the 4-H Pig Squeal, and those participating students were rewarded Saturday, May 11, at the Fayette County Multipurpose Complex, when, after a competition, their pigs were auctioned for processing.

On Saturday, May 18, the community will come together for the 25th annual “March for Jesus”. The March will commence at 9:00 a.m. from the Fayette Train Depot located in downtown Fayette and will conclude at Fayette First Baptist for the Prayer Rally.

County residents were treated to a show on Friday evening when a powerful geomagnetic storm allowed the northern lights to be seen as far south as Florida.

On Tuesday, May 7, a multiple vehicle crash occurred near the McDonald’s and Jack’s on Temple Ave. N. in Fayette. The driver of the gray SUV was safely extracted and placed into an ambulance. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

On Tuesday, April 30, an unfortunate vehicle crash took the life of 18-year-old Chaney Livingston. The crash occurred around 2:50 p.m. nine miles west of Millport on Highway 96, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Reports show that Livingston’s car collided head on with an 2019 Mack tractor-trailer and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Livingston was a senior at Lamar County High School and was set to graduate in May 2024. Fallon Boman, owner of Sweet Annie Boutique, released a statement on the impact of Livingston in the Fayette community.

“It all started with hunting,” Todd Holder said. He used to explore the neighboring counties, seeking adventure in the great outdoors. One day, a close friend asked him, “Have you ever been to Fayette?” That simple question changed everything.

The Cummings couple, Matt and Sidney, have embarked on an exciting new chapter in their lives as they settle into their brand new garden home. The couple moved into their home in October of 2023. With three bedrooms and two baths, the home provides them plenty of room to enjoy their furry companions, Buster the dog and Bo the cat.

The weather is quickly warming up and hibernation is over for Alabama’s 40-50 snake species. They’re now on the loose and looking for food and mates during spring and early summer. The end of March, April and May are when they’re most active, but they become nocturnal as the weather heats up during the day in the summer months.

Fayette Long Term Care residents Sarah Kizzire, pictured at left, and Louise Ham, right,celebrated milestone birthdays at their joint birthday party on Monday, April 29. Kizzire reached 99 years on Thursday, April 18 while Ham turned 104 on Thursday, April 25. Both ladies enjoyed family, friends, cards, flowers, and parties in honor of their blessed day.