Photo by Gina Lynn
On Thursday, Dec. 4, the Fayette Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1013 2nd Ave N.W. Fire Chief Shannon Taylor said that the fire appears to have been an accident and the residents that were inside the home at the time of the incident made it out safely.
Photo by Devin Dudley
Fayette Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the intersection of Hwy. 171 N. and Temple Ave. N. According to the crash report, the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe told officers she had been waiting at the stop sign and did not see the 2015 Toyota Camry before pulling out. The driver of the Tahoe was transported to Fayette Medical Center for treatment.
Fayette County Schools earned an 84 on the Alabama State Department of Education’s 2025 report card, a slight drop from last year’s 86, according to data released by the Fayette County Board of Education.
The Berry Town Council then held its regular council meeting on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Miner’s Diner. Mayor Mary Sue Lollar called the meeting to order. Present at the meeting were Councilors Nancy Shepherd, Charles Tidwell, Russell Madison, Chris Lindsey and Calvin Madison. Also present at the meeting was Town Clerk Marsha Locke.
The Fayette City Council held a work session on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at city hall to discuss future plans and other organizational matters.
The Fayette location of Showa Best Glove, Inc., pictured above, will cease production in mid-January.
Showa Best Glove, Inc. has announced that its Fayette facility, located at 931 Second Ave. S.E., will permanently cease production and production‑related activities, marking the end of operations at the plant.
Christmas at the Park opened on Thanksgiving Day. Residents are invited to come out and enjoy the festive display at Guthrie Smith Park. The event will run nightly from 5:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Police will close the entry at 9:15 p.m., with all vehicles expected to exit by 9:30 p.m.
The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 11 at city hall. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Bro. Scott Davis of First Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance conducted by J.D. Upmeyer.
Zachary Seth Grace | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail
In October 2024, multiple church burglaries were reported to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation initially led to the arrest of Jeanee Kay Vick, 50, who was charged with multiple counts of third-degree burglary, fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree forgery and criminal mischief on Nov. 7, 2024.
According to FCSO Investigator Branndon Collins, a second suspect, Zachary Seth Grace, 30, was identified as a participant in the burglaries.
Photo by Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred around 4:40 a.m. at the junction of Hwy. 171 N. and Hwy. 102. Sheriff Byron Yerby said the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Fayette Medical Center by Fayette County EMS. Lawrence Mill Volunteer Fire Department also assisted at the scene. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating and the cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
