On Thursday, June 26, Fayette Police and Fire responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on 6th St. S.W. According to the crash report, the vehicle overturned on its side in a ditch and the driver was transported to Fayette Medical Center for her injuries.
Photo by Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby
In the morning hours of Thursday, June 26, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident in the 12000 block of Hwy 171 S. Sheriff Byron Yerby reported that the occupant of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by Fayette County EMS then transported by private vehicle. Walnut Lane Volunteer Fire Department and the Alabama Department of Transportation also assisted at the scene. The crash is under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), as well as the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Fayette Fire Department, is urging the public to make safety a top priority on the roads and at home.
Fayette County had a key race for the District Five State Senate seat on Tuesday, June 24. In the unofficial report, Democrat Ryan Cagle received 109 votes (9.68 percent) to Republican Matt Woods 1,014 votes (90.05 percent).
Municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
The qualifying period for municipal offices concluded on Tuesday, June 24. The council positions and mayoral offices for both Berry and Glen Allen were unopposed. The City of Fayette closed qualifications with the following candidates to appear on the Aug. 26 ballot.
The Fayette County Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, June 26, at the courthouse annex building board room. The meeting began with a prayer led by District Three Board Member Tom Hubbert, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by District Five Board Member Julie Stough.
Photo of Chip Ervin | Photo courtesy of the Miami - Dade County Sheriff's Office
A Fayette man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after authorities found nearly 3,000 pain pills in his possession at Miami International Airport.
Photo by Jimmy Black
On Wednesday, June 18, Fayette police, fire and emergency crews responded to an overturned 18-wheeler near the intersection of Second Ave. N.E. and Temple Ave.
Photo by Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby
Heavy rain on Monday, June 16, led to flooding in several areas of the city, including portions of Second Ave. N.E., where rising waters caused minor travel delays. Flooding was reported at Guthrie Smith Park covering part of the entrance to the aquatic center.
On Thursday, June 19, high winds and rain caused scattered storm damage throughout the county. Sheriff Byron Yerby reported several downed trees, including one pictured above at the intersection of Co. Rd. 87 and Smith Road.
...I will say that there is no one on this commission that is trying to hide anything, no one on this commission is taking that money. - Brad Cox Fayette County Commission, District One
The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, June 9, at the courthouse annex building. The meeting began with a prayer led by District Three Commissioner David Hubbert, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman called the meeting to order with all commissioners present.
The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, at city hall. All members were present except for Councilmembers Tommy Williams and Aliska Hughes-Monroe. The meeting began with a prayer led by Mayor Pro Temp Eddy Campbell, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
