Opinion
Don’t end up like a Bursin’s donkey
I recently came across Bursin’s Donkey. It’s not a real donkey at all, just a philosophical construct used by smart people to make a point. ...
Top Stories
Three arrested in connection with July 17 murder
According to a press release, investigators with the Valley Police Department have made several arrests in connection with ...
Lanett police arrest suspect in connection with Saturday shooting death
According to a press release from the Lanett Police Department, a suspect has been arrested in connection to ...
Dadeville man dies in ATV wreck
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:58 p.m. Friday, July 23, has claimed the life of a ...
CCSD unanimously approves new salary schedule for employees
During the July 7 Chambers County School District Board Meeting, Superintendent Casey Chambley brought up that CCSD was ...
News
Valley to annex church property
VALLEY — The Valley City Council at its Monday meeting suspended the rules and adopted on a first reading an ordinance to annex some property ...
by Wayne Clark, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12:00 pm
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Riley wants to meet with AmWaste
VALLEY — A growing number of Valley residents are complaining about their garbage service, and Mayor Leonard Riley wants to meet with officials from contractor ...
by Wayne Clark, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:00 am
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Dadeville man dies in ATV wreck
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:58 p.m. Friday, July 23, has claimed the life of a Dadeville man.
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 5:00 pm
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Five Points man dies in accident
A Five Points man died Monday in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 431 near mile marker 176, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Miles ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 4:00 pm
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LaGrange police investigating after subjects seen shooting at one another at Lee’s Crossing Apartments
The LaGrange Police Department is investigating after subjects were seen shooting at each other in the parking lot of the Lee’s Crossing Apartment Homes on ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 3:16 pm
News
Masks optional at CCSD
During Wednesday’s school board meeting, Chambers County Superintendent Casey Chambley announced the CCSD’s plan for the start of the 2021-22 school year. Teachers will report ...
by Cody Estremera, Saturday, July 24, 2021 11:39 am
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Job fair offers local opportunities
LANETT — One thing was clear at Friday’s job fair hosted by the Lanett Recreation Department — there are plenty of local jobs available right ...
by Wayne Clark, Saturday, July 24, 2021 10:36 am
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Gator launches local radio station
In 2016 when iHeartRadio relocated WCJM from West Point to Opelika, Joseph “Gator Kincaid” Williams decided to take his talents to Facebook. Armed with a ...
by Ed Pugh, Saturday, July 24, 2021 8:28 am
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Welcome center on I-85 nears completion
VALLEY — Laura Smith, the director of the Alabama Welcome Center on I-85, was the guest speaker at Wednesday’s noon-hour meeting of the Kiwanis Club ...
by Wayne Clark, Friday, July 23, 2021 9:16 am
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Ross buys TV station as BeeTV expands
BY SHIANN SIVELL As a young college student, April Ross interned at the channel 33, WJCN television station licensed to LaGrange. Now, the 49-year-old journalist ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 23, 2021 8:54 am
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Valley gets update on junk vehicle ordinance
VALLEY — The City of Valley is getting significant results from its new junk vehicle ordinance. The ordinance replaces one that was thrown out in ...
by Wayne Clark, Thursday, July 22, 2021 8:50 am
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Lanett aims to purchase new ambulance
LANETT — Lanett Fire & EMS has recently had a tough time in keeping three ambulances on the road. One is currently in the shop ...
by Wayne Clark, Thursday, July 22, 2021 7:49 am
Opinion
Wealthier than Croesus
Let me introduce you to one of the wealthiest people who has ever lived. You. All of my life I’ve heard the expression, “Richer than ...
by W Gregory Ward, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12:53 pm
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Lanett Rec to host job fair
LANETT — The Lanett Recreation Department will be playing host to a job fair for local small businesses this Friday, July 23. The fair will ...
by Wayne Clark, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9:18 am
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Lanett to advertise for city manager
LANETT — The Lanett City Council on Monday approved a resolution to advertise for a city manager. A committee headed by Council Member Tony Malone ...
by Wayne Clark, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 8:45 am
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Growth Academy provides educational assistance
VALLEY — A truly ambitious project is in its startup phase on Shawmut Circle. It’s called Growth Academy, and it’s taking up where the Boys ...
by Wayne Clark, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 8:14 am
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LaFayette teen fatally injured in ATV accident
A single vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:26 a.m. Sunday, July 18, has claimed the life of a LaFayette juvenile. The 17-year-old was fatally ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, July 18, 2021 7:28 pm
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Valley Police investigating shooting death of Valley man
On Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers of the Valley Police Department responded to 228 Huguley Road in reference to a ...
by Ed Pugh, Sunday, July 18, 2021 4:10 pm
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Building the mind, body: Springwood football begins seven-on- seven games, practice
During the 2020 summer, Springwood was unable to use its weight room, as the school had strict COVID-19 protocols set in place. This forced then-head ...
by Cody Estremera, Saturday, July 17, 2021 3:00 pm
Editorials
OUR VIEW: Make sure you know what’s tax free this weekend and what isn’t
A few times a year it feels like we write the phrase “busiest shopping weekend of the year.”
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 17, 2021 12:30 pm
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McDonald’s worker wins car giveaway after being vaccinated
VALLEY — Shirley Hill was one of the first people in Chambers County to be diagnosed with Covid-19. She was having a bad experience with ...
by Wayne Clark, Saturday, July 17, 2021 12:00 pm
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Valley council discusses upcoming budget
VALLEY — The City of Valley is having its best year ever in terms of sales tax collections. With the stimulus checks because of Covid-19 ...
by Wayne Clark, Saturday, July 17, 2021 11:00 am
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Lanett grad Alyse Madden signs with Enterprise
In March, Alyse Madden thought her basketball career was finished. The senior, who helped lead the Lanett girls basketball team to its first state semifinal ...
by Cody Estremera, Saturday, July 17, 2021 10:00 am
Sports
New LaFayette basketball coach Chase Lewis ready for first year at LaFayette
There was a serious hole to fill when head coach Obadiah Threadgill announced that he would be leaving LaFayette to coach Pike Road. Threadgill had ...