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Sock Hops returning to Troup High School on Feb. 23
The Sock Hops will return to Troup High School on Feb. 23 for the group’s fourth annual concert and fundraiser to benefit projects through the ...
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Troup County football coach Glisson stars in Super Bowl commercial
It didn’t take long before his phone starting blowing up. During the Super Bowl between the New England Patriots ...
Valley baseball aims for area title three-peat
VALLEY — Last season, the Valley Rams baseball team accomplished the team’s goal of repeating as area champions ...
Chambers Academy boys lace up one last time this season for state title
LaFAYETTE — The Chambers Academy boys basketball team looks to add another trophy to its collection today. The top-seeded ...
LaFayette advances with 99-71 win over North Sand
JACKSONVILLE — The LaFayette boys basketball team is still alive after an emphatic 99-71 win over North Sands ...
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Carbon monoxide is a silent killer
VALLEY — Carbon monoxide is a silent, deadly killer and when the months turn colder, many people turn to alternative heating sources to keep the ...
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Fuller Center talks 2019 projects
“We’ll break ground in April for the new store,” said CFCP Executive Director Kim Roberts. “We will have been in our current location for five ...
by Wayne Clark.
News
Shelby, Jones vote for funding package
Both U.S. Senator Richard Shelby R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Sen. Doug Jones D-Alabama Thursday voted to approve a comprehensive funding ...
by Staff Reports.
Editorials
Firearms are not toys and should not be treated as such
Any loss of life is a sad occurrence. While death is a natural and inevitable part of life, modern medicine has done wonders to keep ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Farming in the New Year
As we get started in a new year, resolutions abound, and we set our sights on making improvements over the previous year.
by Daniel Evans.
Opinion
Killing dogs is never acceptable
A dog is a man’s best friend. That’s what I’ve been told my entire life and I believe that. So, I simply can’t understand why some ...
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Kia celebrates start of production for 2020 Telluride
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia officially unveiled the new 2020 Kia Telluride Friday at its plant in West Point.
by Daniel Evans.
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Chambers boys advance to state final after 62-34 win over Abbeville
MONTGOMERY — The Chambers Academy boys basketball team advanced to the state championship game with a 62-34 win over Abbeville in the semifinal on Thursday ...
by Rashad Milligan.
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Lanett boys run of three consecutive championships ends in loss to Georgiana
MONTGOMERY — The Lanett boys basketball team’s quest for a fourth consecutive state championship ended on Thursday evening in a 55-50 regional loss to Georgiana.
by Rashad Milligan.
News
Roanoke woman celebrates her 100th birthday
VALLEY — Rena Yarbrough was beaming with joy as a crowd of well-wishers gathered around her to wish her a happy birthday on Tuesday afternoon. ...
by Wayne Clark.
News
West Point woman charged after alleged accidental shooting
The victim, 24-year-old Quydarius Weldon of LaGrange, was shot in the parking lot of the Pal Express 1 gas station on South Greenwood Street around ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Unbreakable bond, Daniel and Otos have a strong bond on and off duty
LaFAYETTE — There’s a longstanding saying that a dog is a man’s best friend. Those words have never rung truer to Kegan Daniel, patrol sergeant ...
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Debris at West Point Lake affecting tourism
BY Alicia Hill LaGrange Daily-News On Tuesday, the LaGrange City Council heard from Joey Mines, a local fisherman who has been featured in magazines and ...
by Staff Reports.
Editorials
LaFayette heading to polls again
It looks like it’s going to be another month before we know who will represent District B on the LaFayette City Council.
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
First session as a state senator
My first legislative session as a State Senator is flying by, and we are already making strides to pass legislation that will benefit the citizens ...
by Staff Reports.
Letters to the Editor
Research flawed in border wall column
In an opinion piece, John Tures (2/13/19) presented research performed by his political science students. They were looking for some objective evidence regarding the efficacy ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Six arrested after drug raid in Valley
Six people were arrested in Valley on Thursday, Feb. 7 on multiple drug charges by the Region D Drug Task Force and Chambers County SWAT ...
by Staff Reports.
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Springwood boys soccer opens season with 6-3 win over Macon East
LANETT — The Springwood boys soccer team (1-0) opened the season with a 6-3 victory over Macon East on Tuesday night.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Valley boys soccer program working for respect
VALLEY - The Valley boys soccer team is looking to build the culture in head coach’s Cullen Milner’s second year at the helm.
by Rashad Milligan.
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Valley girls soccer team kicks off inaugural season
VALLEY — The Valley girls soccer team hosted its first-ever game as a program against 7A Central on Monday night at Rams Stadium. While the ...
by Rashad Milligan.
News
Election sees high voter turnout in LaFayette
LaFAYETTE — Tuesday’s special city council election in LaFayette had better voter turnout than expected, according to City Clerk Louis Davidson.
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Alabama bicentennial exhibit opens at library
VALLEY — Bradshaw-Chambers County Library was a crowded place during the noon hour on Wednesday. Approximately 100 signed the registry as the library staff opened ...
by Wayne Clark.
News
Students honored for poster contest
LANETT — Two students from the Lanett City School System were honored Monday night by the school board for their artistic achievements.
by Dustin Duncan.
News
Reid recognized for service in community
VALLEY — A Fairfax community native who began a successful business at an early age and ran it for almost 40 years was honored by ...
by Wayne Clark.
Editorials
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
There are several stories that try to explain how Valentine’s Day got its start. According to one legend, St. Valentine was a priest in Rome, ...
by Staff Reports.
News
Labor union accuses Ferguson of displaying racist book in office
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal labor union says some of its members found what it called a "racist book open and on display" in a ...
by Staff Reports.
Opinion
Depression: The Hidden Beast Inside
When the phone call arrived, I was totally blindsided by the news being reported to me. Another shining star, a young teen in our community ...