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.

Frog Level Festival promises fun for all

New attractions include this mobile axe throwing cage. | Contributed photo

Get ready for a weekend of fun and festivities at the City of Fayette 2024 Alabama Frog Level Festival and Cruise In! Kicking off on Friday, Oct. 4, the festival opens at 4 p.m. with live music featuring the Alabama Street Band at 4 p.m., followed by Secondhand Luck at 5:30 p.m., and Chase Evan at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the excitement continues bright and early at 8 a.m. Enjoy performances by the Bama Dancers at 9 a.m., and don’t miss the thrilling Frog Jumping Contest at 10 a.m. The C+ Band will take the stage at 11:30 a.m..

Pirates rushing attack proves too much for Tigers

Fayette County's Logan Taylor (51) closes in on the ballcarrier as Fayette County hosted Winfield in high school football action. | Photo by Tommy Williams

The Winfield Pirates rushing attack was too much for the Fayette County Tigers to handle as the Pirates ran up 222 rushing yards to roll to a 35-6 victory on Thursday, Sep. 26, in Fayette.

Fayette secures 28-7 victory against Haleyville Lions


Fayette County's Wade Jackson (26) and Jacob Paddon (13) combine efforts to bring down the ball carrier as Fayette County hosted Haleyville in area high school football action, Sept. 20. | Photo by Tommy Williams

The Fayette Tigers hosted the Haleyville Lions on Friday at John Morgan Brown Stadium. The Lions received the ball on the kickoff but were forced to punt.

Hubbertville defeats Marion Co. Red Raiders 22-18

Braylon Hill (52) and Tucker Bowen (85) pictured here making a sack against the Raiders QB. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Lions hosted the Marion County Red Raiders on Friday night at Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium. Winning the coin toss and electing to receive the Lions opening drive started from the 20-yard line following Tye Madison’s touchback kickoff.

Cycle of the South comes through Fayette


Participants of the Cycle the South pictured from left to right: Kevin Erwin, Mike Lee, Tony Cussano and Rogerio Mahl. | Photo by Ray Nelson

On Saturday, Concord Baptist Church hosted around 30 bicyclists participating in a “Cycle for the South” fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS), co-sponsored by Nucor Steel. The cyclists embarked on a journey from Memphis, Tenn. to Birmingham, with the church providing a rest stop and refreshments along the way.