A candidate meet and greet will take place on July 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fayette Civic Center, located at 528 Temple Ave. in Fayette.

This free event is open to the public and offers a casual opportunity to connect with the individuals running for city council. Candidates will deliver brief remarks at 6 p.m., and light refreshments will be provided.

Alabama residents can take advantage of the Back to-School Sales Tax Holiday starting 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 18 through midnight Sunday, July 20.

During this time, purchases of certain school-related items will be exempt from state sales tax, though local taxes may still apply.

Eligible items include:

• Clothing priced at $100 or less per item

• Computers, software, and school computer supplies priced up to $750 per purchase (complete packages only) • Books with a sales price of $30 or less

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on Thursday, July 3. The crash occurred in the 6400 block of Hwy. 96. Sheriff Byron Yerby reported that the occupant of the vehicle was transported by Fayette County EMS. Walnut Lane Volunteer Fire Department and Fayette County EMA assisted at the scene. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time and is under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Community members gathered at Guthrie Smith Park on Wednesday, July 2, to honor and celebrate the lives of Kahleb and Ryleigh Collins with a candlelight vigil. . The drawings, pictured above, were done in honor of the Collins children who tragically lost their lives.

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 24, at city hall, with all members present. Judge Merrell Nolen opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

A public hearing was held at the Glen Allen Town Community Center on Tuesday, July 1, to discuss the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and to review a proposed grant application which the town will be submitting to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for consideration. The Glen Allen Town Council met in regular session. Councilman Dustin Youngblood was not in attendance for the monthly meeting. 

On Thursday, June 26, Fayette Police and Fire responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on 6th St. S.W. According to the crash report, the vehicle overturned on its side in a ditch and the driver was transported to Fayette Medical Center for her injuries.

In the morning hours of Thursday, June 26, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident in the 12000 block of Hwy 171 S. Sheriff Byron Yerby reported that the occupant of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by Fayette County EMS then transported by private vehicle. Walnut Lane Volunteer Fire Department and the Alabama Department of Transportation also assisted at the scene. The crash is under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), as well as the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Fayette Fire Department, is urging the public to make safety a top priority on the roads and at home.

Fayette County had a key race for the District Five State Senate seat on Tuesday, June 24. In the unofficial report, Democrat Ryan Cagle received 109 votes (9.68 percent) to Republican Matt Woods 1,014 votes (90.05 percent).

Municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

The qualifying period for municipal offices concluded on Tuesday, June 24. The council positions and mayoral offices for both Berry and Glen Allen were unopposed. The City of Fayette closed qualifications with the following candidates to appear on the Aug. 26 ballot.

The Fayette County Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, June 26, at the courthouse annex building board room. The meeting began with a prayer led by District Three Board Member Tom Hubbert, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by District Five Board Member Julie Stough.

A Fayette man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after authorities found nearly 3,000 pain pills in his possession at Miami International Airport.

On Wednesday, June 18, Fayette police, fire and emergency crews responded to an overturned 18-wheeler near the intersection of Second Ave. N.E. and Temple Ave.

Heavy rain on Monday, June 16, led to flooding in several areas of the city, including portions of Second Ave. N.E., where rising waters caused minor travel delays. Flooding was reported at Guthrie Smith Park covering part of the entrance to the aquatic center. 

On Thursday, June 19, high winds and rain caused scattered storm damage throughout the county. Sheriff Byron Yerby reported several downed trees, including one pictured above at the intersection of Co. Rd. 87 and Smith Road.

 ...I will say that there is no one on this commission that is trying to hide anything, no one on this commission is taking that money.  - Brad Cox Fayette County Commission, District One

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, June 9, 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 Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, at city hall. All members were present except for Councilmembers Tommy Williams and Aliska Hughes-Monroe. The meeting began with a prayer led by Mayor Pro Temp Eddy Campbell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Fayette County Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, June 10, at the Courthouse Annex building board room. The meeting began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All board members were present.

A Fayette man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child pornography following a four-month investigation.

According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Branndon Collins, the investigation began after they received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) was being downloaded at a residence in Fayette County.

Severe storms swept through Fayette County on Saturday afternoon leaving widespread damage and knocking out power for many residents. A second round of storms followed in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 8. Fayette County EMA Director Michael Stoker reported extensive tree damage across the county, with more than 1,000 left without electricity. One residence on Co. Rd. 134, pictured above, suffered significant damage when a tree fell on the home.

The Glen Allen Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 3 at the town’s community center with all councilors in attendance.