Editorials
OUR VIEW: Know your candidates
It’s already time to head back to the ballot box to determine local leaders in every city in Troup County. Early voting starts on Monday ...
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Point volleyball increases winning streak to 12 games
WEST POINT — The Point University volleyball team (16-7, 12-1) defeated Tennessee Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon 25-20, 21-25, ...
Herston named to Alabama Leadership Initiative 2019-2020 class
A local organizational leader has been named to a statewide program to invoke positive change.
West Point Council to vote on revolving loan fund request
It’s still unclear if a candidate for West Point City Council will be approved to receive funding from ...
Valley City Council mulls over ordinance to limit firing guns inside the city
The Valley City Council held the first reading of a firearms ordinance Thursday night and could approve it ...
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Troup County discusses financial impact of using fuel cards
For years, any Troup County vehicle that needed fuel had to drive to Hamilton Road, and county officials were forced to rely on an ink ...
by Staff Reports.
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Valley City Council approves pay raise for next Valley mayor and council
On Thursday evening, the Valley City Council held a second reading and approved an ordinance increasing the pay for the mayor and members of the ...
by Wayne Clark.
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Fredonia Community House turns 100 years old
If buildings could smile, the Fredonia Community House would beam at the celebration in its honor slated for Sunday.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Beulah falls to region opponent St. James
MONTGOMERY — The Beulah Bobcats (3-4, 1-4) lost on the road to St. James (6-1, 4-1) 42-14 on Friday night.
by Staff Reports.
Sports
LaFayette loses at 4A Alabama Christian
MONTGOMERY — The LaFayette Bulldogs (3-4, 3-1) fell to 4A Alabama Christian Academy 14-7 on Friday night.
by Rashad Milligan.
Sports
Springwood returns to win column at Calvary
COLUMBUS — After suffering through five consecutive loses, Springwood School (3-5, 0-2) got back to its winning ways on Friday night with a 28-21 win ...
by Staff Reports.
Sports
Chambers rolls over Pickens
CARROLLTON — The AISA No. 2-ranked Chambers Academy Rebels (8-0, 3-0) cruised to a 58-7 victory over Pickens Academy (2-5, 2-1) on Friday night.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Lanett defense smothers Loachapoka in dominant region win
LOACHAPOKA — The 1A No. 3-ranked Lanett Panthers (7-0, 4-0) defense lived up to is hype in Friday night’s 42-0 win over Loachapoka (2-6, 1-4).
by Rashad Milligan.
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Ballots for West Point, Troup County elections available Oct. 14
Anyone wanting to get a jumpstart on voting will have the opportunity starting Monday, according to Troup County Election Supervisor Andy Harper.
by Donna Williams.
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Local teams spend week on the road as regular season winds down
Five teams from the Greater Valley Area are away will spend tonight away from home, while Valley and Troup County have the week off.
by Rashad Milligan.
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District Governor visits West Point Rotary Club
The West Point Rotary Club is approaching a milestone anniversary. Having been chartered in May 1920, it will be 100 years old next spring.
by Wayne Clark.
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National Night Out in LaGrange brings community together
National Night Out on Tuesday was a chance for residents to meet law enforcement and featured flashing lights, lovable characters and fun activities.
by Donna Williams.
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Valley Kiwanis Club plans for Farm-City Week
Planning for Chambers County’s 2019 Farm-City Week observance kicked off Wednesday with a luncheon with members of the Kiwanis Club of Valley.
by Wayne Clark.
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Georgia and Alabama issue health advisory about vaping
The Georgia Department of Public Health has issued a public health advisory on the risk of vaping and using e-cigarettes, following the confirmation of Georgia’s ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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Panthers closing in on Valley 7-and-8-year-old championship
VALLEY — The Panthers improved to 7-1 on the season after defeating the Cowboys in Valley’s 34-14 on Thursday night. With a win next Monday ...
by Rashad Milligan.
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Domestic violence affects millions
Domestic Violence Awareness Month does not have the cultural appeal that Breast Cancer Awareness does. While both are held during October, the pink ribbons for ...
by Staff Reports.
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J.P. Powell Middle School hosts open house
The third in a series of open house events conducted by the Chambers County School District was hosted Wednesday by the staff, faculty and students ...
by Staff Reports.
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Alpha Delta Kappa hosts fashion show to raise money for educators
The local Georgia Beta Iota chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international sorority for female educators, hosted a faux pas fashion show Tuesday to raise ...
by Staff Reports.
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Masters Games hands out awards to winners
A 7 p.m. EDT dinner inside Valley Community Center’s Community Room marked the conclusion of three days of fun and games on the part of ...
by Wayne Clark.
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Chambers County to relocate three polling places
The Chambers County Commission voted to close three polling places Monday ahead of the 2020 general election.
by Dustin Duncan.
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Local veterans plan Veterans Day programming
At their monthly meeting on Tuesday, American Legion Post 67 welcomed two new members and made plans for this year’s Veterans Day program at 11 ...
by Wayne Clark.
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Skyhawks defeat Columbia, look to climb back in postseason picture
WEST POINT — Members of the Point University women’s soccer team (5-7-1, 3-5-1) hope that Wednesday afternoon’s 5-1 win over Columbia was the victory the ...
by Rashad Milligan.
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Waffle House robbed Wednesday morning
The Valley Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly robbed the Waffle House in Valley Wednesday morning.
by Staff Reports.
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Suspect charged with attempted murder second time in five months
A Lanett man has been charged with attempted murder for the second time in five months by the Lanett Police Department.
by Dustin Duncan.
Editorials
OUR VIEW: National SIDS awareness month
There’s rightfully a lot of focus this month on Breast Cancer Awareness and other awareness days, but there’s one you might not know about in ...
by Staff Reports.
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Chambers Academy moves up in latest prep poll
For the second-consecutive week, a team from the Greater Valley Area has moved up in the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) prep poll rankings.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Valley Lions Club to host Chickenque
The Valley Lions Club will have its annual chickencue fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Bob Harding-Shawmut Elementary School in Valley.