The Glen Allen town council met on Tuesday, April 2, at the town community center. Councilman Dustin Youngblood was not present for the meeting.

The Fayette County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 8, at the Fayette Courthouse Annex Building. All commissioners were present.

On Thursday, April 11, Fayette City Mayor Rod Northam, alongside Brittina Moore, the Community Liaison for Fayette, and other stakeholders, conducted an official site visit to the future Healing Zone in downtown Fayette. This area, also known as “Bill’s Trail”, is a tribute to the memory of William C. Robertson, a highly regarded local businessman.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct address: P.O. Box 266, Fayette AL 35555
 

On Thursday, April 4, authorities received reports of a single vehicle crash on Hwy. 43 at the Trading Post. Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby reported that an Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) employee stopped to assist at the scene. However, the person involved in the accident seized the ALDOT vehicle and fled down Hwy. 43 toward Berry.

On Monday around 9 a.m., Fayette County High School received an email of a bomb threat, according to Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby. The school immediately alerted authorities and everyone was safely evacuated from the area. Other Fayette County Schools were placed on a soft lockdown as a safety protocol. After a thorough search, the campus was cleared around noon. Yerby says that nothing was found during the search and the incident is under investigation. Fayette County High School resumed its normal operations on Tuesday, April 9th.

On Monday, April 1, The Fayette Police Department received reports of an attempted robbery at Check Into Cash located in Fayette. According to Assistant Police Chief Mark Allison, a white male entered the business and took an undisclosed amount of money. Allison says at this time they have a person of interest and the investigation is still ongoing. Corporal Jordan Roberts is leading the investigation with the assistance of multiple agencies. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Fayette Police Department at (205) 932-5312.

The Berry City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, April 1. The session was attended by all council members. The meeting commenced with a prayer led by Councilman Chris Lindsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Jimmy Madison proposed the approval of the minutes
from the March 4 meeting. The motion was approved with Councilman Russell Madison moving to accept and Councilwoman Mary Sue Lollar seconding it.

The Hubbertville Lions defeated the Berry Wildcats by 11-3 on Monday, April 1. Ceth Hollingsworth earned the win for the Lions.

The Fayette County High School track team competed in the West Alabama Conference (WAC) on March 27, in Winfield. The girls team placed first with a score of 280 and the boys team also placed first with a score of 285.5.
 

The Hubbertville Lions  defeated the Phillips She Bears 12-2 on Monday, April 1.

The Berry Wildcats got a six-run lead in the third inning and held on for a 7-5 victory over South Lamar on Monday, April 1.

The Tigers won big over the Pirates 12-2 on Thursday, April 4 during game one of a doubleheader at Fayette.

The Fayette County Cattleman's Association held an American Bull Riding Tour on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at the Fayette Indoor Multi-Purpose Complex in Fayette. The event was kicked off by the singing of the national anthem, followed by activities for people of all ages.

The Fayette Country Club held the inaugural 2024 West Alabama Conference Golf Tournament on Wednesday, March 27.

The Fayette Country Club held the inaugural West Alabama Conference Golf Tournament on Wednesday, March 27. For the first time in school history, Fayette County High School has established an all-girls golf team.

Mark your calendars! On Monday, April 8, the afternoon sky will transform into a celestial theater as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow on our planet.

For more information on the April 8 Solar Eclipse, please click the link below.
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/

The Fayette City Council held its regular council meeting on Tuesday, March 26. All council members were present for the meeting. Reverend Kelcey Hale opened the meeting with prayer and also led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Fayette County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 25, at the Mount Vernon Community Center. All commissioners were present for the meeting, except District 2 Commissioner Shane Hughes. The meeting was led with prayer, followed by the national anthem. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda.

Bradley Cox’s journey from being adopted as a young teenager to becoming a Fayette County Commissioner is a testament to the transformative power of love and family. His story is one of resilience, hope, and the deep impact that adoption can have on a person’s life.