Mosher again denied parole


Pictured are many of the conservation officers and law officers, along with members of Jimmy Hutto’s family and District Attorney Andy Hamlin, who attended the pardon and parole hearing for convicted killer David Mosher on Jan. 31. Mosher’s appeal was denied.

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole again denied parole to David Mosher, 63, for the killing of Alabama Fish and Game Officer Jimmy Hutto. The latest hearing before the Pardon and Parole Board occurred on Jan. 31. Mosher is currently serving five consecutive life sentences for the 2002 murder of Hutto, the attempted murder of three additional law enforcement officers, and for distribution of a controlled substance.

 

Painter sentenced to 30 years


Michael Steven Painter

24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin announced on Friday, Feb. 3 that Michael Steven Painter, 51, was sentenced to serve 30 years in prison for custodial sexual misconduct and use of official position or office for personal gain. The former probation officer was convicted after a jury trial held in Dec. 2022. Fayette County Circuit Court Judge Sam Junkin sentenced Painter to serve 20 years in prison for the misconduct conviction and 10 years for the ethics conviction. The sentences are to be served consecutively.  

 

Martinez sentenced for child poronography


Mason Logan Martinez

24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin announced on Monday, Feb. 6 that Mason Logan Martinez was sentenced to prison for two felony child pornography charges. Judge Sam Junkin sentenced Martinez, 21, to 20 years for dissemination of child pornography and 10 years for possession of child pornography. The sentences will run concurrently.

 

Commission meets at White’s Chapel


The Fayette County Commission held its Jan. 31 meeting at the White’s Chapel Voting Precinct in the Hubbertville Community. Shown from left: Commissioners John Underwood, Wesley Jacobs, Robert Townley, David Hubbert, Brad Cox and Commission Chairman Mike Freeman.

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the White’s Chapel Voting Center in the Hubbertville Community. Commissioner Shane Hughes was absent from the meeting, and all other commissioners were present. The meeting was held in the Hubbertville Community at the request of District Three Commissioner David Hubbert.

 

Lady Lions defeat Vina 58-53


Ella Kate Curington (11) is shown making a basket for the Lady Lions.

The Hubbertville Lady Lions continued its hot streak by defeating Vina 58-53. Kylee Dunn led Hubbertville with 19 points, followed by Georgia Gardner, who scored 15 points and made three-three-point baskets.

 

Ray arrested for arson


Robert Ray

Robert Ray, 49. of Fayette was arrested on Jan. 24 by the Fayette Police Department and charged with three counts of arson and a SORNA (Sex Offender Registration Notification Act) violation. According to arresting officer, Jordan Roberts, Ray had been living in an apartment at Harmony Lanes in Fayette. On Jan. 1, Fayette Police Officers Landon Miller and Trace Norris responded, along with the Fayette Fire Department, to an apartment fire at Harmony Lane.

 

Young Eagles Flights


Shown is a nervous Genevieve Palmer as she is about to take off on her first-ever flight with local pilot Steve Fowler.

The Tuscaloosa Chapter of the Experimental Aviation Association was in Fayette Saturday, Jan. 28 to provide “Young Eagles Flights” to brave youngsters in the area.

Council approves change in wastewater employees’s pay


Shown at the Jan. 24 Fayette City Council meeting, from left: Councilman Jerry Nichols, Councilwoman Aliska Hughes-Monroe, Councilman Tommy Williams, Fayette Mayor Rod Northam, Councilman Eddy Campbell, Councilwoman Virettia Whiteside, Fayette Junior City Council Mayor Benjamin Olive and City Clerk Dawn Clapp.

The Fayette City Council approved changing the way that two wastewater operators’ pay is calculated during its Jan. 24 meeting. All council members were present at the meeting. Mayor Rod Northam said that the wastewater treatment plant supervisor, Matt Buckner, had asked that wastewater plant operators Matt McCaa and Danny McCaleb’s pay be changed from salary to hourly. In changing the way the pay is calculated, each of the operators would receive approximately nine hours overtime every two weeks.

 

Basketball Roundup


Fayette’s Jake Rickman (12) is shown guarding Hubbertville’s Blaize Wakefield (15) as he drives for the basket.

The Fayette Tigers boys’ team defeated Hubbertville on Jan. 27 by the score of 65-47. Leading the Tigers in scoring was Isaiah Estep with 19 points, followed by Tucker Whitley and Jake Rickman with 10 points each. Taylor Kelly scored seven points, Will Jackson added six points, and Charles Grant, Barrett McIntyre and Grant Boyer each scored three points. Christian Burnett and Landon Kimbrell rounded out the scoring for Fayette with two points each.

 

Mass Notification System available for citizens



Fayette County has launched an emergency mass notification system, “Konexus.”
With this system, agencies can send citizens emergency notifications via multiple delivery channels (including text, voice message, email, or mobile app). To receive these notifications, residents will need to subscribe to the Konexus system, which is free of cost.

 

BOE meets at Fayette Co. High School


Pictured at the Jan. 17 Fayette County BOE meeting, from left: Superintendent Jim Burkhalter, Board President Tom Hubbert, and board members: Brenda Webb, Julie Stough, Tierre Agnew, John Stowe and John Aaron.

The Fayette County Board of Education held its Jan. 17 meeting on the campus of Fayette County High School. All board members were in attendance for the meeting. Prior to the meeting, Superintendent Jim Burkhalter and the members of the Fayette County Board toured the campus of the school and enjoyed a meal provided by FCHS Principal Jennifer Sanford. All board members were present for the meeting.

 

MLK celebration in Fayette


Pastor Jerry Bridges is shown telling the crowd about the reason for the day’s celebration.

Fayette County held a Martin Luther King Day rally on Jan. 16, beginning on the courthouse lawn and proceeding to the First Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Drive for a brief service.

C3 holds annual meeting


Pictured is U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt as he was speaking at the C3’s annual meeting.

C3 of Northwest Alabama, an organization of the Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance, held  its annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Holiday Inn in Guin. Local, state and federal leaders joined local business people from Marion, Fayette and Lamar counties to talk about ongoing efforts to bring new industry to the area.

 

James Spann visits Fayette


James Spann is shown with Emma Nix and Will Brown.

ABC/3340 Chief Meteorologist James Spann was at “The Only Door Cafe” in Fayette on Saturday, Jan. 14 to sign copies of books that he has authored, including, “Weathering Life,” and “All You Can Do is Pray.” The line was long throughout the event to purchase books and have them signed.

City Council approves wastewater resolution


Pictured at the Jan. 10 meeting of the Fayette City Council, from left: Councilman Jerry Nichols, Councilwoman Aliska Hughes-Monroe, Councilman Tommy Williams, Fayette Mayor Rod Northam, Councilman Eddy Campbell, Councilwoman Virettia Whiteside, Junior City Council Mayor Benjamin Olive and City Clerk Dawn Clapp.

The Fayette City Council held a public hearing prior to its Jan. 10 meeting concerning the rehabilitation of the Fayette Wastewater Treatment Plant. All council members were present for the meeting.

 

Commission to apply for ‘Rebuild Alabama’ grant


Shown at the Jan. 9 meeting of the Fayette County Commission, from left: Commissioners John Underwood, Wesley Jacobs, David Hubbert, Shane Hughes, Brad Cox and Commission Chairman Mike Freeman.

The Fayette County Commission voted to apply for a special “Rebuild Alabama” grant that would help fund the bridge and culvert work needed on County Road 36 during its Jan. 9 meeting. Commissioner Robert Townley was absent, with all other commissioners being present.