Fayette County

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. 

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 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 Commission addressed many concerns regarding roadwork in its meeting on Sept. 30. Commissioner Wesley Jacobs was absent, with all other members present. The meeting kicked off with Cindy Bonner addressing the commission regarding the lack of upkeep on her home street of Pistol Cutoff. Bonner claims she has been waiting for months for the road to be fixed, and that maintenance had been consistent until recently. She cited damage to her car as well as complaints from local mail carriers and EMS to the commission.

he Glen Allen town council met in regular session on Jan. 6 at the Town’s Community Center. All council members were in attendance for the regular monthly meeting. Mayor Allen J. Dunavant called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and Councilman Robert Aldridge opened with prayer. The mayor led the pledge of allegiance.

For nearly seven decades, the people of Fayette knew they could count on Dr. Richard Oliver Rutland Jr., MD, not just as a physician, but as a steady, compassionate presence in their lives. His passing on Jan. 12 marks the end of an era in Fayette medicine, but his influence remains woven into the fabric of the community he faithfully served.

Jami DeLoe Olive has recently been hired as the News Editor of The Times-Record.

A single vehicle crash on Monday, Jan 5. has claimed the life of a Fayette man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Gregory Hill, 79, was fatally injured when the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Reports show he was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Hwy. 102, about seven miles north of Berry. The incident is under investigation by ALEA and the cause of the crash is unknown at this time.

Qualifying is underway for the 2026 primary elections, which will be held on Tuesday, May 19. The Times-Record is offering candidates the option to run candidate profiles through Wednesday, March 25. The TimesRecord has set guidelines for free political profiles to be published in its print edition, which is also reproduced in a digital edition. Free profiles will be published on a first-come, first-serve basis. Candidates can start running their profiles on Friday Jan. 30, 2026.