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Artisans Market to celebrate local creations
Along with Holiday Fest on the River, the West Point Fine Arts’ Artisans Market will take place Friday through Sunday evening.
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Young Springwood School teams lose to experienced Oak Mountain Academy in home opener
LANETT — Experience proved to be the difference Springwood and Oak Mountain’s boys and girls basketball teams on ...
Langdale Mill demolition carries on throughout rain
The demolition of Langdale Mill has been proceeding despite some recent rains.
LaFayette gets first round win, will host second round Friday
HARTFORD — The hard-hitting, defensive-minded Bulldogs of LaFayette High School are back at home this week after a ...
Local Veterans remember fallen patriots
A steady rain on Monday morning caused the annual Veterans Day program at Veteran’s Memorial Park to be ...
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Council updates ordinance on dilapidated buildings
Buildings with fire hazards, structural defects and in general disrepair will soon be on a list of properties the city of West Point will be ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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Police reports Nov. 14
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by Daniel Evans.
Sports
Valley falls to Briarwood in first playoff appearance since 2013
NORTH SHELBY – Briarwood was able to punch its ticket to the second round of the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year with a 42-28 ...
by Staff Reports.
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Veterans Day service held to honor WWI’s 100th
Nov. 11, 2018, marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th ...
by Wayne Clark.
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LaFayette man arrested for robbing Valley store
A LaFayette man was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly robbing a business in Valley, according to Valley Police Chief Tommy Weldon.
by Dustin Duncan.
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Days of rain to come in the Valley
The next few days will be filled with rain, but nothing severe enough to cause concern, according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham.
by Dustin Duncan.
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Lanett flies past Florala in first round
LANETT — Round one was a breeze, figuratively and literally, for the 1A No. 1-ranked Lanett Panthers on Friday night. In chilling temperatures, the team ...
by Rashad Milligan.
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Beulah’s season ends in playoff home-opening 7-0 loss
BEULAH — In what was supposed to be an historic night at Beulah High School Friday night fell just short as the Beulah Bobcats lost ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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Rebels punch ticket to fourth-consecutive state championship game
LaFAYETTE — The Chambers Academy Rebels broke open a close game in the third quarter with three touchdowns to extend a 14-7 halftime lead to ...
by Wayne Clark.
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West Point to discuss budget, unsafe buildings and fees
A new budget, dilapidated properties and collecting fees on 911 calls will be on the West Point City Council’s plate Monday.
by Dustin Duncan.
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Beulah High thanks Vets
A large group of veterans and their families were honored at a special Veterans Day program at Beulah High School on Thursday.
by Wayne Clark.
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Lanett officials, students honor those who’ve served
In a Veteran’s Day program at city hall on Friday afternoon, Lanett city officials honored all U.S. veterans calling special attention to 17 current city ...
by Wayne Clark.
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Valley Police looking for runaway teenager
The Valley Police Department is searching for a runaway teenager last seen more than two weeks ago, according to Valley Police Chief Tommy Weldon. Darron ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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Valley Area has full slate of postseason action tonight
The time has finally come. Five teams in the Greater Valley Area hit the field for postseason play tonight.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Lanett council declares 15 houses dilapidated properties
At its Monday meeting, the Lanett City Council approved a contract with the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA), unanimously backed a proclamation recognizing Farm-City Week ...
by Wayne Clark.
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Voters approve countywide alcohol sales
Alcohol can now be bought anywhere in Chambers County after 12 p.m.
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Wood sworn in as state representative
Following her win over Brian McGee, Debbie Wood was sworn in as the next Alabama Representative for House District 38 Thursday night.
by Chris Heaney.
Editorials
Giving back during the holiday season
It is early November and Halloween is still fresh on everyone’s minds, but that hasn’t stopped stores, commercials and restaurants from pushing their Christmas deals ...
by Staff Reports.
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Ramseur announces commitment on Tuesday night
LANETT — Springwood senior lineman Chris Ramseur is headed to the state of Maryland.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Library helping those in need
The staff of Bradshaw-Chambers County Library is offering their patrons a chance to celebrate the Christmas season early this year by donating food items for ...
by Wayne Clark.
News
Voter turnout up in midterm
Almost half of registered voters in Chambers County took part in Tuesday night’s election, a large increase from primary elections earlier this year.
by Chris Heaney.
News
Whorton wins: State Rep. secures Fifth Judicial Circuit, Place 2
State Rep. Isaac Whorton will have a new political office in January after securing his spot in the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Place 2 in Tuesday ...
by Dustin Duncan.
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Police reports Nov. 8
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by Staff Reports.
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Adviser: Kemp declaring victory in Georgia
A campaign adviser for Republican Brian Kemp adviser says the candidate is declaring victory in Georgia governor's race.
by Staff Reports.
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Lockhart elected to a 7th term as Chamber County Sheriff
Chambers County Sheriff Sid Lockhart will most likely become the longest tenured sheriff in county history after being elected to a seventh term Tuesday.
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Story becomes new Chambers County Probate Judge
LaFAYETTE — There will soon be a new Probate Judge in town. Paul Story, the Republican candidate for the position, pulled out the victory with a ...
by Rashad Milligan.
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Point University’s Wooley reflects on 100th career win
WEST POINT — Basketball is Tory Wooley’s ministry. The Point University alum uses the sport that has surrounded his life to help change the lives of ...