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After a six-year hiatus, Head Start has returned to Fayette with a bang, as the program held its grand opening ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 30. The ceremony saw officials from the Head Start program as well as local leaders come together and celebrate the program’s return to the city of Fayette

On Monday night, October 26th, the Glen Allen town council welcomed aboard Councilwoman Catharine Ann Archie to the Town Council following her swearing - in ceremony conducted by Probate Judge Mike Freeman.

In its second of two meetings for the month of October, Fayette’s City Council presented DCH’s Board with its annual check before hearing updates from both the Water Department and Chamber of Commerce.

Over 150 cars lined the side of the Fayette County Multipurpose Complex on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the city’s monthly food drive. Dozens of boxes were handed out to those in need. These boxes consisted of various food items such as canned goods, frozen meat, and fresh vegetables, along with a plethora of fruits and desserts.

The Glen Allen town council met on Tuesday, October 6 at the Town's Community Center. Councilman Dustin Youngblood was not in attendance for the monthly meeting. Councilman Brad Whitehead opened the meeting with a prayer followed by the reciting of the pledge of allegiance led by the mayor.

The Fayette County Commission met for its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 26 All members were present with the exception of Commissioner Brad Cox, who was away on personal business.

The Fayette County Board of Education met for its monthly meeting on Oct. 20, addressing the implementation of a new Bible-focused class, a massive new program at Berry High School, and retirements in the school system.

After months of campaign advertisements, rallies, and political promises, a lot will be on the minds of Alabama voters as they head to the polls to cast their ballots on November 3. With so many different names and voices pulling voters in different directions, some may find it difficult to get to the bottom of key issues on the ballot this year. But while candidates make their personal pitches, Alabama has several amendments on the table that could implement major changes to school systems within the state and fundamentally change the way the state government operates.

Timmy Henderson of Glen Allen was struck while riding his lawnmower near the intersection of State Highway 233 and State Highway 129. Henderson was transported by Marion County EMS and was eventually sent to a hospital in Birmingham with serious injuries. He has since been released and has “a long road ahead of him,” according to Glen Allen Mayor Allen Dunavant. Hubbertville and Glen Allen Volunteer Fire Departments assisted at the scene. ALEA investigated.

As you enter Guthrie Smith Park, you may notice a new landmark  alongside the large sign bearing the park’s name. The 1,500-pound monument, which has occupied the spot for around a month and a half now, honors the life and work of John and Doris Brasher, founders of Christmas at the Park and Brasher’s Ladies Ministry. In a ceremony held on Sunday, Oct. 18, community members from the Fayette Garden Club and Beautification Committee gathered alongside the Brasher family to dedicate the monument.