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The Fayette City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, to discuss a proposed change to the city’s transportation fare and a zoning change request

Investigators sifted through 14 barrels of debris from burn piles collected at the family’s residence at 13635 Hwy. 129 in Glen Allen. | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office

In an exclusive interview, Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby shared details about the investigation that led to the discovery of remains believed to be those of missing toddler, Kahleb Rowan Collins. The sheriff’s office, along with the assistance of multiple agencies, launched an intensive search immediately after Kahleb’s disappearance that was reported on Dec. 9, 2024.

On Saturday, May 17, community members will gather for the 27th Annual March for Jesus. The March will begin at 9 a.m. at the Fayette Train Depot Museum in downtown Fayette and will conclude with a prayer rally at Fayette First Baptist Church. This year’s theme, inspired by Titus 2:13 — “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ”— sets the tone for a powerful day of praise and fellowship. For early marchers, biscuits will be served at 8:15 a.m., and balloons will be handed out at 8:30 a.m. before the event begins.

The Fayette County Board of Education held a work session on Tuesday, May 6, in the Courthouse Annex building board room. The session began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday, May 5, at the Berry Civic Center. All members were present except for Councilor Russell Madison. The meeting began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Pictured above are members from the Glen Allen community who participated in the annual People Against a Littered State (PALS) Annual Spring State-Wide Cleanup which was held on Saturday, April 26.

The Glen Allen Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 1, at the Town’s Community Center. All councilors were in attendance with the exception of Councilman Joel Isham.

The following statement was released by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, May 8:

New charges have recently been filed in the case of the missing toddler. A preliminary hearing for John and Wendy Bailey was held Wednesday, April 9, at the Fayette County Courthouse. According to court documents, a grand jury indicted Wendy Bailey and her father in connection with the case of her missing son, Kahleb Rowan Collins.