Pictured above are the firearms and a portion of the marijuana plants that were seized during the operation. | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, with the support from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Aviation Unit and the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, conducted a marijuana eradication detail.
Colton Earl Scott | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County jail
A Fayette County man has been arrested following a drug investigation that led to the seizure of 73 grams methamphetamine.
Pictured above is the components of the illegal whiskey still confiscated by the sheriff’s office. | Photos courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a tip regarding an illegal whiskey still operation.
Timothy Vess Benton
Judge Sam Junkin has issued an order recusing himself from the case against Timothy Vess Benton.
Porter’s employees held a retirement party on Friday, Aug. 29. She extends her deepest gratitude to them and others that have worked along side her over the years. Pictured from left to right: Jennifer Fowler, Angel Burkett, Ruby Porter, Jeananne Edwards, Rosemary Blakney and Wilton Nichols. | Contributed photo
After more than four decades of public service, Fayette County Revenue Commissioner Ruby Porter has retired.
UPDATE: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9:45pm via Facebook:
The propane leak at the intersection of County Road 30 West and Highway 18 East in Berry has now been resolved. Residents are now able to return to their homes.
There will be a residual smell overnight. This smell is an additive that is added to the gas, so leaks can be detected. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Pictured above is one of Anderson’s many beautiful photos from his travels. | Photo by Trae Anderson
Artist and photographer Trae Anderson is returning to the Fayette Arts Festival, showcasing his painted fishing lures and travel photography.
Timothy Vess Benton
Timothy Vess Benton, a convicted sex offender, was arrested Thursday, Sept. 4, for a Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) violation. According to court records, he was released the same day on bond.
The murder of Kenneth “Kenny” Spinato, pictured here, remains a mystery. | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Kenneth “Kenny” Spinato was found dead in his home during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Investigators quickly determined Spinato had been a victim of homicide.
Three years later, no arrests have been made and the case remains open. Despite years of investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, the circumstances surrounding Spinato’s death remain a mystery.
Hub’s Braylon Hill (52) brings down a Stallions’ ball carrier. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
Hubbertville opened Region play on Friday night hosting the South Lamar Stallions.
