Williams sentenced in murder case


Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby escorts Travis Terrell Williams from the Fayette County Court House after a hearing. | Photo by Devin Dudley

A defendant responsible for the murder of his former wife has been sentenced to serve two life sentences in prison, 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin announced.

Driver injured in accident

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On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Fayette Police Department responded to a two-vehicle collision in the 1400 block of Temple Ave N. Reports indicate that the driver of a red Toyota Yaris rear-ended another vehicle in the McDonald’s drivethru and began spinning his tires. As the driver of the other vehicle moved out of the way, the Toyota continued forward, crossing the four-lane roadway and colliding with a pole at Jack’s. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.

Fayette loses to Good Hope 34-12


Fayette County's Maurice Harris (2) high steps past the Raiders defensive players for a first down. | Photo by Devin Dudley

The Tigers hosted the Good Hope Raiders at John Morgan Brown Stadium, Waldon Tucker Field, on Friday night. Before the game, Fayette’s senior football players, cheerleaders and band members were escorted by their parents and honored during Senior Night.

FCHS multi year reunion a success


A large crowd attended the FCHS 2024 multi year class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 12, in downtown Fayette. | Photo by Debbie Roberts

On Saturday, Oct. 12, over 400 alumni and teachers from Fayette County High School, spanning classes from 1960 to 1979, gathered on the Fayette County Courthouse lawn for a memorable multi-year class reunion. The event featured live music from the band C-Plus, which entertained guests with dance tunes and singalongs of beloved songs from their high school days. Attendees also honored their classmates who had passed away, with each class displaying a memory board to commemorate those lost.

Hubbertville Lions defeat Brilliant Tigers 49-8

Hub’s Tyler Stricklin (7) intercepts a Tigers’ pass. | Photo by Luke Brantley

Traveling to Brilliant on Friday night the Hubbertville Lions were quick to light up the scoreboard. Blake Jenkins’ onside opening kick was pounced on by Tucker Bowen setting Blaize Wakefield and the Lions offensive front up with excellent field position at the 50-yard line

Applications now being accepted by Fayette Community Foundation

The Fayette Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for 2024. All applicants should be aware the grant application has changed this year and all previous versions will not be accepted. Applications are available at the Fayette Co. Probate Office located on the first floor of the Courthouse through Thursday, Oct. 31. Office hours are Mondays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. amd Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. All applications must be received in hand by the Fayette Community Foundation’s Administrative Coordinator, Jennifer Fowler, by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Town of Berry Industrial Development Authority holds organization meeting

The Town of Berry Industrial Development Authority held its organizational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Berry Civic Center. All members were present for the meeting except Brandon Frost and Wesley Jacobs. The meeting was called to order by Allen Stepan, seconded by Roger Morrison, and approved by all. The meeting began with a prayer led by Kenneth Bozeman.