A preliminary hearing for John and Wendy Bailey was scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 at the Fayette County Courthouse. Reports indicate that John and Wendy Bailey were indicted by a grand jury. Charges are unknown at this time and a court date will be set at a later time.

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In the early hours of Saturday, April 5, severe storms swept through Fayette County, leaving a trail of damage in their wake. High winds and heavy rain caused trees to fall, roadways to collapse and widespread flooding across the area. As a result, all Fayette County Schools were delayed two hours on Monday, April 7, due to impassable road conditions.

Berry High School principal Dr. Kim Williams is shown above giving a tour through the halls of Berry High School. She answered questions from concerned parents and guardians while showing them the classrooms and facilities where sixth grade students would be assigned if the reconfiguration is approved by the board and state.

On Monday, March 31, a meeting was held at the Berry High School gym to inform parents about the potential move of sixth-grade students from Berry Elementary School to the high school. 

On Tuesday, April 1, the Fayette Police and Fire Departments responded to a two-vehicle crash on Temple Ave. N., in front of Alabama Credit Union. According to the crash report, the driver of the log truck stated that he approached the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo but was unable to stop in time, resulting in the collision. The driver of the log truck was transported by Fayette County EMS to Fayette Medical Center for further evaluation.

The Glen Allen Town Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 1, at the town’s community center. All councilors were present for the meeting.

The Alabama Department of Commerce presented a check for $733,700 to the key partners in the SEEDS grant proposal at Fayette City Hall on Thursday, March 27. The funds will allow the purchase of land to establish the North Fayette Industrial Site. Pictured above on the front row, from left to right: IDB Members David Logan and Bob Renfroe, IDB Chairman Larry Pinkerton, Business Development Specialist with the Alabama Department of Commerce Nick Hadley, IDB Members Larry Humber, Milborn Savage and Bill Rickman.

On Monday, March 31, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 14000 block of Hwy. 102. The occupant of the vehicle sustained injuries and was transported by Fayette County EMS. Fowler’s Crossroads and Bankston Volunteer Fire Departments, along with the North River Rescue Squad, assisted at the scene. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time and is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).