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Fayette County Volleyball ends historic season

FCHS reached the AHSAA 3A State Tournament’s Elite Eight for the first time in 14 years.

FCHS reached the AHSAA 3A State Tournament’s Elite Eight for the first time in 14 years. (Photo by Jackie Roberts)

The Bible verse Joshua 1:9 states “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Fayette volleyball Head Coach Jackie Roberts says her team shaped its historic season around this verse, pushing all the way to the AHSAA 3A State Tournament’s quarterfinals, known as the “Elite Eight.” This was the first time the Tigers had reached the Elite Eight since 2012, when the seniors on the team were just toddlers. 

Fayette Head Start reopens with ribbon cutting

Head Start staff and administrators pose alongside Fayette Mayor Rod Northam and Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Jerry Tingle for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Head Start staff and administrators pose alongside Fayette Mayor Rod Northam and Tuscaloosa County Commissioner Jerry Tingle for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Photo by Orry Cantrell)

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

Fayette hosts October food drive at multipurpose complex

Members from various businesses and organizations volunteered to help with the drive.

Members from various businesses and organizations volunteered to help with the drive. (Photo by Orry Cantrell)

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.

Rickman breaks record as Fayette defeats Stallions 40-3

Coach Porter stands alongside his quarterback, Jake Rickman. The senior has started in Porter’s offense since his freshman year.

Coach Porter stands alongside his quarterback, Jake Rickman. The senior has started in Porter’s offense since his freshman year. (Photo by Orry Cantrell)

As Fayette County High School quarterback Jake Rickman’s pass hung in the air late in the second quarter, so did history. 16 years ago, FCHS quarterback Evan Sims set the school record for most touchdown passes in a career, racking up 66 scores through the air during his time as a Tiger. That record stood all the way until Friday night when Hester Whittaker secured the record-breaking pass from his quarterback, going 35 yards for the score. This marked Rickman’s 67th career touchdown pass, the most in Fayette County football history.

Fayette extends win streak with victory at East Lawrence

Fayette County’s offense lines up against the Eagles’ defense. Head Coach Jared Porter emphasized the key role his offensive line played in the team’s victory on Friday night.

Fayette County’s offense lines up against the Eagles’ defense. Head Coach Jared Porter emphasized the key role his offensive line played in the team’s victory on Friday night. (Photo by Priscilla Gray)

On Friday, Oct. 23, the Fayette County Tigers made the almost two-hour journey to Trinity, Alabama for the first of two final road games to end the regular season. The Tigers would return home with a six-game win streak and a full head of steam from a 45-21 victory over the East Lawrence Eagles. This streak is the team’s longest in four seasons, after the Tigers opened up the 2022 season 6-0.

Fayette stays undefeated at home with close win vs. Oakman

Wyatt Weeks celebrates the clutch touchdown that put the Tigers ahead with under two minutes remaining.

Wyatt Weeks celebrates the clutch touchdown that put the Tigers ahead with under two minutes remaining. (Photo by Orry Cantrell)

Coming off of four straight blowout wins, it looked like the Fayette County Tigers might sprint through the rest of its schedule this season. After all, the Tigers had outscored their last four opponents 191-14. Fayette County had its hands full on Friday night, however, as it outlasted the Oakman Wildcats 13-10 in a defensive slugfest that came down to the very last play. 

Brashers honored with monument

Doris Brasher poses with her family alongside the monument.

Doris Brasher (far left) poses alongside her family with the new monument at Guthrie Smith Park. (Photo by Orry Cantrell)

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.

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