Hub’s Hunter Rochester (20) and Lawson Dodd (6) tackles a Red Raiders’ ball carrier. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Marion County High School Red Raiders were defeated 61-28 by the visiting Hubbertville Lions on Friday night, Sept.19.
The Wildcats’ defensive players swarm the Stallions offense. | Photo by Sarah Rice
The Berry Wildcats were looking to get back on the winning track as they hosted the South Lamar Stallions. Berry got off to a fast start but South Lamar kept the game close in the first half. The Wildcats would score touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams in their 54 - 33 victory over the Stallions.
Fayette County’s Maurice Harris (2) finds open ground through the Lions’ defense. | Photo by Shelly Hess
The Fayette Tigers traveled to Jones Field on Friday night, defeating the Haleyville Lions in a 61-21 victory.
Fayette County High School will celebrate its 2025 homecoming during the week of Sept. 29 through Oct. 3, with the theme “GAME ON, Blue Devils!” The homecoming festivities kick off Friday, Sept. 26, with “A Night in the Bayou,” a dance for students in grades 9–12. The event will be held at Bungalows from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by Thursday, Sept. 25.
Throughout the week, students can participate in themed dress-up days:
• Monday: “Monopoly Monday” — Dress like a millionaire or favorite celebrity.
The Belk Town Council held its regular meeting Sept. 9, with Mayor Matt Belk presiding. Council members Deana Belk, Don Byars, Sherry Spack, Terrell Stripling and Joe Waldrop were present, along with Town Clerk Kayla Ellis.
The Fayette County Board of Education held a budget hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the courthouse annex building board room.
Unofficial results from Tuesday’s municipal runoff election, held Sept. 23, show Micky Joe Morgan leading in Ward 2 with 107 votes (57.84 percent), followed by Rodney Hannah with 78 votes (42.16 percent).
A canvassing of the election results is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 30 at noon at Fayette City Hall.
Fayette Police Chief Danny Jenkins is warning residents about bills labeled as “movie prop money” that may be circulating in the city. A local business received the bill pictured above and reported it to the police department. Residents and business owners are urged to carefully inspect cash before accepting it.
Pictured above are the firearms and a portion of the marijuana plants that were seized during the operation. | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, with the support from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Aviation Unit and the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, conducted a marijuana eradication detail.
Fayette County's Zamarion Nalls (4) is shown above making a rush attempt as they hosted the South Lamar Stallions on Aug. 29. Nalls was injured during the Dora game on Sept. 12 and is still recovering.
Fayette County High School junior football player Zamarion Nalls is recovering after suffering a serious injury during the game against Dora on Friday, Sept. 12.
The town of Glen Allen is participating in “Operation We Remember” honoring Alabama veterans who lost their lives to suicide in 2023. | Contributed photo
The Glen Allen Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the town Community Center. All council members were in attendance for the monthly meeting, with the exception of Councilwoman Bobbie S. McCraw.
Fayette Police are continuing to investigate a break in at Andrew Bynum GMC that occurred Tuesday, July 29, between 9 - 9:30 p.m. at the dealership located at 2535 Temple Ave. Jenkins confirmed that another stolen vehicle, the 2500 GMC Sierra, was recently located in Laurel, Miss.
Colton Earl Scott | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County jail
A Fayette County man has been arrested following a drug investigation that led to the seizure of 73 grams methamphetamine.
Pictured above is the components of the illegal whiskey still confiscated by the sheriff’s office. | Photos courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a tip regarding an illegal whiskey still operation.
Timothy Vess Benton
Judge Sam Junkin has issued an order recusing himself from the case against Timothy Vess Benton.
Porter’s employees held a retirement party on Friday, Aug. 29. She extends her deepest gratitude to them and others that have worked along side her over the years. Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Fowler, Angel Burkett, Ruby Porter, Jeananne Edwards, Rosemary Blakney and Wilton Nichols. | Contributed photo
After more than four decades of public service, Fayette County Revenue Commissioner Ruby Porter has retired.
Hub’s Cole Brand (11) brings down a Wildcats’ ball carrier. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville Lions and the Berry Wildcats were both looking to remain undefeated in the young season as they met at Fred Webster Stadium. Hubbertville took advantage of some early miscues by the Wildcats to take an early lead and went on to win by a score of 44 - 12.
Fayette County's Maurice Harris (2) breaks free for a touchdown.
The Fayette Tigers started their second region game on Friday night, shutting out the Fultondale Wildcats 44–0 at John Morgan Brown Stadium.
UPDATE: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9:45pm via Facebook:
The propane leak at the intersection of County Road 30 West and Highway 18 East in Berry has now been resolved. Residents are now able to return to their homes.
There will be a residual smell overnight. This smell is an additive that is added to the gas, so leaks can be detected. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Pictured above is one of Anderson’s many beautiful photos from his travels. | Photo by Trae Anderson
Artist and photographer Trae Anderson is returning to the Fayette Arts Festival, showcasing his painted fishing lures and travel photography.
