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The past week in Fayette County has been one of remembrance, honor and celebration with multiple gatherings throughout the community celebrating Veteran’s Day. On Monday, Nov. 9, a large crowd gathered in Bevill State Community College’s Earl McDonald Auditorium for a joint Veteran’s Day event between BSCC and Fayette County High School. The celebration saw performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful” by the FCHS Choir, as well as performances from the FCHS Symphonic Band. The guest speaker for the event was James E.

Last Tuesday’s election saw massive success for Republicans in the state of Alabama as the GOP held onto several key positions throughout the state including Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. The same was true in Fayette County, as residents reelected several Republican incumbents at the local, state, and federal levels. 

Berry’s Town Council met on Monday, Nov 2. to lay out what will be happening within the town as the holidays approach. Mayor Sue Lollar reminded those in attendance of the town’s upcoming Christmas Parade on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m., as well as the town’s Christmas tree decoration, which will take place in the Berry Civic Center starting on Nov. 27. The deadline for participation is Dec. 5.

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.