House fire engulfs home on Co. Rd. 53
The Fayette Fire Department was called out to a structure fire at a home located at 514 Co. Rd. 53 S. on Friday, Aug. 22. The home sustained heavy damage
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Gordo edges Fayette 34-28 in season opener
The Greenwave and Tigers battle it out to recover a fumble.
In a back-and-forth rivalry showdown to open the high school football season, the Fayette Tigers hosted the Gordo Greenwave on Friday night at John Morgan Brown Stadium.
Berry Town Council enters agreement with BOE for school security officers
The Berry Town Council held a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, at Berry Town Hall.
Board of Education reviews policy revisions
The Fayette County Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, Aug 19, at the courthouse annex building board room. The meeting began with a prayer led by District One Board Member John Aaron, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by District Six Board Member Portia Stowe.
Council approves new surveillance camera
The Fayette City Council held a public hearing prior to its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at city hall. Fayette Junior City Council Mayor Sean White opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rickman defies odds to play football
Jake Rickman (17) | Contributed photo
Jake Rickman believes that his story isn’t being written by his diagnosis — it’s being written by faith. The 17-year-old Fayette County High School athlete was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) last November, midway through his sophomore football season. Since then, he’s faced challenges few his age ever imagined.
Three injured in multi-vehicle crash
Photo by Meshell Tingle
A multi-vehicle crash involving an ambulance injured three people around 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. The incident occurred on Hwy. 171/43 near Walmart. According to the crash report, a 2007 Honda Accord failed to yield at a stop sign while pulling out of the Walmart parking lot. A 2017 North Star EMS ambulance struck the Honda on the drivers side. The ambulance was transporting a patient at the time and had an EMS worker on board.
Jamboree game brings wins for FCHS
Fayette County’s Dezmon Harris (1) rushes the ball for a touchdown.
The Fayette Tigers kicked off their football season Friday night with a preseason jamboree, hosting American Christian Academy (Class 4A) Winfield (Class 3A) and South Lamar (Class 1A) in abbreviated matchups at John Morgan Brown Stadium. Each game consisted of two 12- minute quarters, giving both starters and reserves a chance to take the field.
Lions preseason play ends in victories
Lane Barnes (16) and Hunter Rochester (20) take down a Tuscaloosa Academy player. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville Lion’s football team traveled to Double Springs on Friday night to participate in a fall jamboree on the campus of Winston County High School. The Lions entered into Malcolm Blake Stadium along with six additional teams to kick-off the season. Each team played two games which consisted of two 12 minute quarters without opening kick-offs or utilizing the punting game.
Commission discusses Rebuild Alabama plan
The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 11, at the Fayette County Courthouse Annex building. The meeting opened with a prayer led by District One Commissioner Brad Cox, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.